Plastic Alternatives

A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...

We have often seen Indians opting for cheaper alternatives to original items, widely known as "jugaad". It's all about finding clever shortcuts and makeshift solutions to get things done.

The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.

The Centre did not prepare enough to provide people alternatives and shift manufacturing units to green options before banning single-use plastic and the curbs cannot be imposed forcibly, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has said.

Harsh Goenka shared a viable alternative for plastic packaging, that is, banana leaves! Take a look at how Twitter users reacted to it.

A new research presented to the American Chemical Society has offered an alternative to synthetic chemicals used in the removal of microplastics in water.

Flipkart said it has eliminated all single-use plastic packaging used across fulfilment centres in India, delivering on its public commitment to move to plastic-free packaging by 2021.

Paper bags are an environment-friendly alternative to the harmful plastic bags and "Paper Bag Day" is celebrated worldwide on July 12. The day aims to spread awareness about using paper bags instead of plastic to help reduce plastic waste that take thousands of years to decompose.

There is a new alternative to the pellet bullet, the infamous "non-lethal weapon" being used to disperse stone throwers in Kashmir. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a less lethal plastic bullet.

Skip plastic with these cleaner and greener substitutes

For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.

In its first major backtracking move, the plastic ban in Maharashtra has been relaxed for general and grocery stores from today. This, after several reports on lack of alternatives for packing products that are sold at kirana stores. Several shopkeeper associations had met the minister and complained about the situation.

The Maharashtra government's ban on plastic has got a thumbs up from residents, who say that the move will be beneficial in the long run. People in Mumbai were seen using sustainable alternatives like jute and cloth bags.

World Environment Day: The family from Chhattisgarh's Dantewada replaced plastic bags with jute bags and started taking steel containers everywhere when buying other liquid goods.

The government's cashless campaign was today introduced in Parliament where cashless money payment facilities were launched in all canteens and other eating facilities by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...

We have often seen Indians opting for cheaper alternatives to original items, widely known as "jugaad". It's all about finding clever shortcuts and makeshift solutions to get things done.

The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.

The Centre did not prepare enough to provide people alternatives and shift manufacturing units to green options before banning single-use plastic and the curbs cannot be imposed forcibly, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has said.

Harsh Goenka shared a viable alternative for plastic packaging, that is, banana leaves! Take a look at how Twitter users reacted to it.

A new research presented to the American Chemical Society has offered an alternative to synthetic chemicals used in the removal of microplastics in water.

Flipkart said it has eliminated all single-use plastic packaging used across fulfilment centres in India, delivering on its public commitment to move to plastic-free packaging by 2021.

Paper bags are an environment-friendly alternative to the harmful plastic bags and "Paper Bag Day" is celebrated worldwide on July 12. The day aims to spread awareness about using paper bags instead of plastic to help reduce plastic waste that take thousands of years to decompose.

There is a new alternative to the pellet bullet, the infamous "non-lethal weapon" being used to disperse stone throwers in Kashmir. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a less lethal plastic bullet.

Skip plastic with these cleaner and greener substitutes

For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.

In its first major backtracking move, the plastic ban in Maharashtra has been relaxed for general and grocery stores from today. This, after several reports on lack of alternatives for packing products that are sold at kirana stores. Several shopkeeper associations had met the minister and complained about the situation.

The Maharashtra government's ban on plastic has got a thumbs up from residents, who say that the move will be beneficial in the long run. People in Mumbai were seen using sustainable alternatives like jute and cloth bags.

World Environment Day: The family from Chhattisgarh's Dantewada replaced plastic bags with jute bags and started taking steel containers everywhere when buying other liquid goods.

The government's cashless campaign was today introduced in Parliament where cashless money payment facilities were launched in all canteens and other eating facilities by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.