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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Photo: AP)

'Poop less to save environment,' says Brazil's President Jair...

The Amazon is vital to the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere a check on global warming.

10 Aug 2019 8:38 AM IST

From a factory standpoint, its also a matter of asking whether theyre solar-powered, and how much water they use. (Photo: AP)

Textile industry growing eco-conscious to demand consumer demand of...

Textile industry evolving to meet demand for sustainable materials.

9 Aug 2019 9:23 AM IST

Reflecting the tendency to see environmentalism as feminine, all the people were rated as more feminine than masculine regardless of the behaviours they did. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Gender roles associated with pro-environment behaviours

How caring for environment makes you 'feminine' or 'masculine'.

2 Aug 2019 12:51 PM IST

From actor to activist

From Maharashtra's water shortage to tree felling in the Aarey colony, Actors are using their voice to bring attention...

16 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

Art for the environment

Art for the environment

An art installation at Kala Bhavan explains to visitors the importance of waste plastic segregation.

12 Sept 2019 4:11 AM IST

The hundred percent biodegradable and compostable dinnerware when used instead of paper and plastic single-use dinnerware aims to reduce the carbon footprint. (Image: AA)

The Science Behind GoEco's Compostable Dinnerware: How It Breaks Down...

Environmentally-conscious consumers can reduce the impact of single-use dinnerware while still enjoying the perks of a...

22 Dec 2023 5:47 PM IST

The eco-labelling programme there has been pushed by government procurement. In India, too, the Government is the largest consumer of goods and services so if Government decides to buy only eco-labelled products it would be an impetus to eco-labelling in India.

Eco logos yet to take root

Recently we did a report on the fast-food industry and looked at their policy on antibiotics in developed countries and...

27 May 2018 2:58 AM IST

Eco-labelling is a step towards sustainability, critics though question the purity of logos. There have been lapses by certifying agencies and overlapping of certifier-industry interests. But the onus is on consumers not to splurge on green labelled-products and undermine sustainability.

A corporate Greenwash: Don't let bad guys hijack green labels

Do not splurge on supposedly green products and discourage sustainability.

27 May 2018 2:54 AM IST

The bullet train project received Senas criticism.

Gujarat activists allege arbitrary consultations

The bullet train project authority is holding simultaneous environment consultations in districts across Maharashtra and...

25 May 2018 6:18 AM IST

Recent studies have demonstrated that these pollutant dyes are responsible for serious damage to aquatic ecological systems. (Photo: Pixabay)

Plastic used to remove toxic dyes from water

This breakthrough will be of interest to water companies worldwide and the next stage will be to see how it might...

15 March 2018 7:06 PM IST

Vijender Gupta: Concerns expressed by court of prime importance

Mr Gupta pointed that no government can take the issues of environment and public safety lightly.

7 March 2018 2:26 AM IST

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

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