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Beyond packaged foods, a bioplastic could potentially be used in other food-related applications such as utensils and cutting boards. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Making earth-friendly plastics

Scientists find a way that may yield earth-friendly plastics.

10 April 2019 1:51 PM IST

The fashion industry can definitely keep a quantity check, and make clothes according to the existing demands.

The problem of plenty

A lot of new age and sustainable fashion brands are averse to excess and understand the devastating effect of excess...

14 July 2019 12:02 AM IST

Only 12 per cent of Indian women can actually afford commercially produced sanitary napkins.

Govt launches affordable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per pad

About 78 per cent women in urban areas use hygienic methods of protection during menstrual period.

4 Jun 2018 9:05 PM IST

The non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible device takes advantage of the suitable piezoelectric properties of the onion skin. (Photo: Pixabay)

IIT scientists use onion skin to generate electricity

The device could withstand repeated cycles of pressing and releasing for up to five months.

18 Dec 2017 6:32 PM IST