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$Scientists are seeking to also make them \biodegradable,\ by chemically converting the algae oil into polyurethane (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Environment friendly footwear developed from algae

Even though a flip-flop seems like a minor product, a throwaway that everyone wears, it turns out that this is the...

8 Oct 2017 8:28 PM IST

Why is democracy being denied to the people of Delhi? The elected government of Delhi has no powers to work efficiently for the people of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal Delhi chief minister

Metros

Cabinet nod to 1,000 AC electric buses for Delhi

The Delhi government is committed to providing an efficient and environment-friendly mode of public transport for the...

3 March 2019 2:56 AM IST

The compostable bag completely disappeared from the experimental test rig in the marine environment within three months. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

Life

Durable yet eco-friendly plastic bags can now withstand load

Biodegradable plastic bags can still carry load after 3 years in soil, sea.

30 April 2019 10:28 AM IST

Life

Digital invite: Wedding trend this season

Fun and trendy GIF wedding cards are making it big this wedding season.

29 April 2019 6:02 PM IST

Biodegradable plates, made of wheat bran and cassava were invented by a Polish scientist to reduce plastic waste. (Photo: AFP)

Life

The future is here in the form of biodegradable cutlery

You can have your plate and eat it too, says Polish inventor.

1 Jun 2019 12:04 PM IST

Mohan Das Pai have cautioned that dramatic shift in technology and artificial intelligence has created disruption in industries and posed a threat to humankind. (Representational image/ Pixabay image)

Books

Would you date Alexa if she had a mind of her own?

In the last two decades, both artificial intelligence and robotics have developed significantly and seem to permeate all...

20 Sept 2019 2:19 AM IST

Green beauty is a fashionable term to use, but not everyone knows the real meaning behind it. (Photo: Instagram)

Life

Make your beauty routine eco-friendly with these tips

Refillable containers, green beauty and 'naked' products are revolutionising the beauty industry.

16 Sept 2019 6:46 PM IST

The researchers found that following drought, fallen trees, defoliation and canopy damage produced a significant loss in canopy height. (Representational image)

Life

Residents of greenery are more stress-free, says study

People who reside in green spaces are healthier and have less stress and lower risk of heart attacks.

31 Dec 2018 1:59 PM IST

The bridge stands on inclining concrete walls filled with sand or earth, a technology that became obsolete decades ago.

Life

New concrete formula for long-lasting roads, bridges

Regular concrete will have a strength of about 4,000 pounds per square inch (psi) - that is maybe the weight of an SUV...

7 May 2018 3:33 PM IST

Coffee sacks are woven into baskets and old tyres are refashioned as belts. (Photo: AFP)

Life

World Environment Day: Myanmar enterprise tries to make trash trendy

Chu Chu, which means "plastic" in Burmese, started in 2013 with just two workers.

5 Jun 2018 2:04 PM IST

The appeal was well received on social media (Photo: Twitter)

Life

Bengaluru MP tweets reminding people to get eco-friendly Ganesha idols

He shared an article highlighting how use of artificial materials won't please Lord Ganesha who represents several...

21 Aug 2017 6:58 PM IST

The team of Nottingham Trent University cut the weight of a washing machine by 25kg Credit: NTU

Technology

New washing machine developed by student could save the world

Student discovers a simple trick to slash the weight of washing machines, making them environment-friendly.

7 Aug 2017 10:39 AM IST