The young generation is the true testament of what the human mind can achieve if it invests unperturbed effort and passion into it. While the global communities are trying (and failing) to eradicate plastic pollution from the planet, young people are actually putting their time
While the world is running towards high-class, elegant houses with modern features, this Bengaluru couple has built an environmentally-friendly, solar-powered mud house that is also equipped with a rainwater harvesting system. The proud owners of this sustainable dwelling are Reva and Ranjan Malik, who wished
For the last couple of years, animal conservation has become a rage and the meat industry has been relentlessly criticized for animal slaughter. To provide meat for non-vegetarians without inflicting harm to wildlife, scientists concocted the idea of lab-grown meat – on which much work
While the coronavirus pandemic has put many Indians out of work, for some people these circumstances are churning creativity. Despite the setbacks, people have started to get back on their feet and started generating means of livelihood and happiness for their loved ones. Such an
Glass is the most common material used in window construction, but it comes at a heavy economic and ecological price. Aiming to replace glass panes with an eco-friendly and affordable substitute, the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently
The big brands are trying to reduce their plastic waste by incorporating plastic-free packaging materials. Recently, an Israeli food-tech startup, W-Cycle, has developed SupraPulp, a plastic-free packaging material that is made of sugarcane waste. SupraPulp is entirely compostable, safe, and capable enough to be used
The world is brimming with new inventions and ideas. Recently, Delft University of Technology student-led start-up Loop has developed a decomposable coffin that is made from mushroom mycelium, called “Living Cocoon.” This peculiar coffin helps bodies decompose faster while enriching the surrounding soil simultaneously. Bob
With the temperatures rising every summer, it has become quite unbearable to spend the season without air conditioners. Though an important appliance in any household located in the tropical regions, air conditioners consume a lot of energy and release injurious amounts of carbon dioxide daily.
BillerudKorsnas and Syntegon have collaborated to envision “Pearl”, a paper pod packaging solution to create a sustainable fiber-based alternative with the finest appeal while reducing the plastic pollution from the beauty industry simultaneously. The beauty industry widely uses portion packaging for sample product packaging. Now,
28-year-old Katy Ayers, created this 8 ft. long boat out of fibrous mushroom roots, known as mycelium. The roots are usually found under the soil and are known for their dense, buoyant and waterproof properties. Ayers believes that mushrooms can be a potent solution toward