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In 1907, a paper company trying to salvage a shipment of tissue sent out stronger sheets, which led to the creation of paper towelsIn 1907, what began as a manufacturing mishap morphed into the revolutionary invention of paper towels. The unexpected resilience of tissue...09 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST- Sops for private investors in nuclear energy on cardsThe Indian government is actively seeking private sector investment for its nuclear energy expansion plans, aiming to boost green transitio...08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...05 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streetsTokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim ...04 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to knowFinland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. T...02 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- India’s VKC launches Zero Footmarks, a pan-India initiative to collect used footwear onlineThe pan-India online program aims to reduce landfill waste, promote eco-friendly living, and create value from used footwear, educating the...29 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...26 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- This Gujarat couple turns factory waste into affordable construction bricks that stay cooler in summer and absorb pollutionIn Gujarat, a startup named Co2ncrete is tackling India's housing shortage and industrial waste by building prefabricated homes from factor...26 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- HPCL, Tata Motors partner for used lubricant pilot projectHindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Tata Motors have joined forces for a pilot project. This collaboration aims to create an organized ...26 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Wastewater turning into resource: NMCG pitches circular water economy modelSewage is now seen as a resource in India. Treated wastewater is replacing freshwater use in industries. Projects are underway to supply tr...25 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Delhi Govt issues strict guidelines against illegal animal sacrifice ahead of Bakri EidDelhi government announces strict rules for Bakri Eid. Animal sacrifice of certain animals is illegal. Sacrificing animals in public places...22 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- A windy walk through an Ohio neighborhood led a 12-year-old to build a platform that keeps trash cans from spilling into the streetIn a world where litter is all too common, young inventor Damian Earley rose to the challenge. With keen awareness of his surroundings, he ...22 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- How a broke, outgunned nation turned cheap drones into the most feared weapon on EarthDrone warfare: Russia-Ukraine war has reached extreme intensity with nearly 10,000 drones used daily across frontlines. This rapid drone wa...19 May, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
- GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- A 15-year-old Sierra Leonean teen built batteries and a radio station from scrap partsA young innovator named Kelvin Doe from Sierra Leone built batteries, generators, and a radio station using discarded electronics. He salva...19 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- Fuel price hike hitting common people, contractors stopping work due to rising bitumen costs: Himachal PWD ministerHimachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh alleged that rising petrol and diesel prices are fueling inflation, im...16 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- From kitchen storage to recycling bins: How Deposit Refund Schemes can change India’s plastic economyIndia is exploring Deposit Refund Schemes (DRS) to tackle plastic waste, where consumers pay a small deposit on packaged products, refunded...15 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
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