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
The times are critical with plastic pollution threatening all species that reside on the planet. Scientists and environmentalists have been trying to figure out an ecological way to dispose of this non-biodegradable material that has managed to overpower every aspect of human life. Envisioning an
Every artist has a story to tell and the art becomes the mode of narration. Gurgaon-based artist/muralist Gopal Namjoshi tells his story through the beautiful art pieces made of discarded iron scrap. His work got widely recognised after an exhibition of iron installations at the
Among other issues, proper waste management is the major problem plaguing India. To handle the tonnes of plastic waste sustainably, a Delhi-based startup has been recycling plastic waste and making colorful tiles from it. Shayna EcoUnified has turned 340 tonnes of plastic waste into 11
India generates a worrisome amount of 26,000 tons of plastic waste every day. With its harmful impacts on human beings, wildlife, and environment at large, the government’s ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ (SHS) campaign aims at large scale collection and recycling of plastic waste. To eradicate the
In October, Bengaluru-based design hub 10by10 studio unveiled Vital’uru, which is an art installation at the Bangalore Art and Design Festival – Designuru 2.0. Composed of mild steel, chicken mesh, digital waste, dry waste, paper and plants, and non-degradable waste like paper, cans, and electric
With the whole world struggling to survive the climate crisis, the soldiers of the Indian Army deployed at Siachen Glacier are also contributing their fair share to help improve the deteriorating state of the environment. The army has brought down nearly 130 tons of waste
The whole world is struggling to survive the wrath of plastic pollution by either recycling or by reducing its use. In such a scenario, it becomes vital for a country like India with a huge population to opt for sustainable consumption habits and a proper
You have pizza delivered at home and you can also have your grocery carried home on call. Now to add an environmental benefit to home delivery service, an inspiring group of IIT Kharagpur students are successfully running “Kabaadi on Call” – mobile app-based service that
In 2015, when rest of the country is putting a fight against garbage, littering, and proper waste disposal, Shimla, also known as the ‘Queen of Hills’, summer capital of the British India and now an international tourist destination, stands embarrassed as the Municipal Corporation