In 2024, South Dakota State University researchers turned banana peels into biodegradable film; it reached 31.3 MPa tensile strength and lost more than half its weight in moist soil within three weeksScientists at South Dakota State University have transformed banana peels into a plastic-like film that is biodegradable and breaks down in...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 2007, Capannori rejected a new incinerator and embraced zero waste. 19 years later, its door-to-door system helped push recycling above 80% and inspire Italy’s movementCapannori, a town near Lucca in Tuscany, developed a Zero Waste approach after residents opposed a proposed incinerator. Rossano Ercolini a...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%We normally don’t dwell on F&Os in this space. However, it is good to know that, in the current circumstances, an upmove in the indices and...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
California boy started sewing at age 4 and has dressed Sharon Stone: Meet Max Alexander, the 8-year-old who broke a Guinness World RecordCalifornia-born Max Alexander began sewing at four after asking his mother for a mannequin. By eight, he had created over 100 custom coutur...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
In 2015, a California design student launched a plantable coffee cup after raising $21,077 on Kickstarter. 11 years later, the idea still hasn’t reached shelves, but compostable coatings may finally solve its biggest problemPlantable compostable coffee cup: A design student's plantable coffee cup concept from 2015 has not yet reached markets. The main obstacle ...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
Coffee grounds + eggshells for plants: Myth vs fact every home gardener should knowCoffee grounds and eggshells are popular gardening hacks, but science reveals a more nuanced picture. Used coffee grounds do not reliably l...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Enzyme in laundry detergent can help recycle single-use plastics in 24 hrs: StudyScientists have developed a novel method that uses enzymes found in laundry detergents for recycling single-use bioplastics in disposable i...
30 Jan, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?Starbucks aims to eliminate disposable cups completely by 2030 as part of its sustainability goals. The company plans to transition to reus...
15 Sep, 2023, 07.05 PM IST
How your cup of coffee contributes to climate change and how to reduce your coffee carbon footprintWith a daily average consumption of 2.7 cups of coffee per person, coffee is now one of the most popular drinks. It is estimated that aroun...
09 Jan, 2023, 11.44 PM IST
How do you like your morning coffee? A cup of joe may be damaging the environmentThe pollution resulting from the preparation of coffee at home is the tip of the iceberg.
09 Jan, 2023, 06.11 PM IST
California pushes composting to lower food waste emissions10 Dec, 2021, 11.21 PM IST
Don’t toss that cup: McDonald’s and Starbucks are developing reusablesThe model on trial in San Francisco, from the startup Muuse, is printed with a distinct QR code on each cup, which consumers can scan when ...
19 Feb, 2020, 09.42 AM IST
Coke, Pepsi, Nestle top makers of plastic waste: ReportCoca-Cola, the world's largest soft drink maker, was the top waste producer, Greenpeace said, with Coke-branded plastic trash found in 40 o...
09 Oct, 2018, 05.49 PM IST
Flower pollution: Here's how HelpUsGreen is keeping the Ganga cleanFlower pollution is often overlooked in policy-making on cleaning the holy river, with the gaze firmly focused on industrial waste.
14 May, 2016, 08.32 AM IST
Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter hosts green wedding receptionSoumya and Abhishek had an eco-friendly reception. Roses made of recycled paper adorned the stage and no bouquets were gifted to the couple.
28 Nov, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
Coffee waste has 500 times antioxidant effect than vitamin CThe antioxidant effects of coffee by-products are 500 times greater than those found in vitamin C and could be used to create functional fo...
11 May, 2015, 11.34 AM IST