To curb the mountain of single-use plastic waste, India has banned 19 single-use plastic items within effect from July 1, 2022. The country has prohibited the manufacturing, import, storage, distribution, sale, and use of certain objects that include plastic sticks, invitation cards, gift wrappings, plastic
Be it road transportation, air travel, or ships; all modes of transport are negatively responsible for a significant amount of global carbon emissions. With the maritime industry being accountable for around 940 million tons of carbon annually – which is at least 2.5 percent of
In recent years, consumers are increasingly more concerned about their environmental impact on the planet. In response, brands are also looking for alternative packaging solutions to minimize their environmental footprint. Keeping up with the sustainability trend, even the world-renowned beer maker Carlsberg Group invented a
Even though I don’t like plastic, the convenience this non-biodegradable material has offered since its invention over a century ago cannot be denied. And I get the hypocrisy, as we all – even though people advocating the shedding of plastic – use it inadvertently and
With rapid urbanization, human settlements are impacting the planet in so many harmful ways that it has become imperative to amend our ways of building. Sustainable housing or green architecture gets its name due to its environmentally safe building designs. There are many types of
An eco-hotel, also called green hotel, is an environmentally-sustainable hotel that has been erected to minimize its impact on the natural environment. The key features to look for in a green hotel are its practices of green living, including the use of renewable energy, organic
Many people across the world cannot function without having coffee throughout the day. Although health experts recommend limiting the consumption of coffee due to its long-term impact on health, many people still need at least one cup to feel energized. Not just your health, the
There are so many meatless alternatives – such as Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger – that are seen as a boon for the environment, but these foods are not always the healthiest of options. Brands of plant-based meat have different nutrient densities and have
After sharing progress and construction photos of their new Google campus near GooglePlex for years, Google has now officially opened its new Bay View Campus. This first self-designed campus headquarters is in Mountain View, California. At first glance, the aerial shots show a distinct roof
With the tourism industry becoming more eco-conscious, the first carbon-positive hotel in the US has begun construction in Denver, Colorado. The latest project of the environmental real estate developer Urban Villages hotel Populus is expected to open by the end of 2023. Designed by Studio