Considering that coffee is the third-most consumed beverage in the world, it generates tonnes of waste worldwide. After brewing a cup of coffee, coffee grounds are often discarded. This generates a large amount of food waste in landfills or oceans. Well, not anymore! You may
The Italian city of Milan is turning off public fountains after the orders from mayor Giuseppe Sala as northern Italy is facing the most severe drought in 70 years. This order came out soon after the Lombardia region declared a state emergency due to the
While the lockdown period in 2020 improved the environmental conditions, things are worsening with increased tourist activity, especially in the trans-Himalayan states. A study has revealed that the tourist influx poisons the Trans-Himalayan states in India in the post-pandemic times with massive waste generation. According
Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) and architect Italo Rota have recently unveiled the Feeling the Energy project. This new project transforms Botanical Garden in Milan into an energy park with 500 meters of digitally bent copper pipe. This project aims to explore various forms
Concerned over the untimely elephant deaths and rising human-animal conflicts in the region, Odisha’s Dhenkanal Forest Department is all set for a new action plan. Odisha is going to install sirens on the national highway to caution about elephant movement via a built-in infrared sensor
French manufacturer Airbus Helicopters has recently announced the successful flight of its twin-engined H225 on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). If you are curious, SAF is derived from biomass that includes oil, waste fat, and grease. This first-ever SAF-powered flight was part of a testing
Denmark-based toy giant the LEGO Group has unveiled the plans to open its new $1 billion carbon-neutral factory. This new toy factory will spread over a 1.7 million square feet area in Chesterfield County, Virginia, US. The company is planning to start its construction in
Whether we are indoors or outdoors, skin cuts and abrasions are inevitable no matter how careful we are. That’s when bandages come to our rescue. But have you ever thought about what happens to the conventional plastic-based bandages that you throw away after use? Well,
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
The frothing in specific stretches of the Yamuna River, such as near ITO and the Okhla Barrage, is a yearly phenomenon. It happens especially in the winter season when the temperatures drop and the river flow is less. But what’s the reason behind this phenomenon?