In this fast pacing world, things are discarded as soon as they are purchased. The ever-evolving technology offers alluring gadgets everyday and people throw the existing ones into the garbage. This whole mechanism leads to a gigantic pile of electronic-waste, which pollutes the ecosystems. A
Fashion has become an integral part of human civilization. Since mankind learned to weave and sew, new trends in clothing styles have been emerging every other week. While dressing well is good, the effects of the fashion industry on people, and the environment as well,
As the demand for sustainable fashion is increasing, more and more clothing brands are opting for environmentally-friendly fashion choices. While the secondhand clothing industry is estimated to be valued at $64 billion by 2025, Gucci has taken its first step toward sustainability with its Off
The current coronavirus pandemic could lead to an upsurge in ocean pollution, adding to an excess of plastic waste that already endangers life in the oceans. The disposable masks and latex gloves are floating like jellyfish, scattered across the oceans. The conservationists are worried that
Impacts of pollution on health are critical and can lead to many health issues. Dust and air pollution are a growing risk to infants and children in many parts of the world. A Stanford-led study has revealed the correlation of dust pollution traveling miles from
A team of engineering students at Shadan College of Engineering and Technology has designed a solar-powered bike, which is developed with global warming and air pollution in consideration. Dr. Naseeb Khan, head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has supervised the work of the team,
The plague of plastic hasn’t left a single corner of the planet untouched. Recently, microplastics have been discovered in the guts of an Antarctic animal, that lived on a remote island of the frozen continent. The discovery has raised concerns over the prevailing plastic pollution
While 71 percent of earth’s surface is covered with water, only 2.5 percent of it is potable. With the whole world struggling with water scarcity, the desalination device called QuenchSea, which can turn seawater into freshwater instantly, comes as a ray of hope. This device
Global climatic patterns have been changing for a long time now. Various places across the globe have been bearing the brunt of this change through heavy rains, flash-floods, and scorching heat. A recent study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has revealed
The team of researchers at Northwestern University, Illinois in the U.S. has designed a new ‘smart sponge’ to clean up massive oil spills in the ocean. This new sponge is extremely absorbent and works by selectively soaking up oil, saving both water and wildlife species.