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India

Bengaluru Mayor fined Rs 500 for wrapping K'taka CM's gift in plastic

This comes after plastic was banned by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in 2016.

4 Aug 2019 4:20 PM IST

Technology

Combination of wood fibre, spider silk could pose as rival to plastic

They created a truly new bio-based material by gluing together wood cellulose fibres and the silk protein found in...

30 Sept 2019 7:47 PM IST

Newsmakers

Forest officer creates garden using plastic bottles, rubber tyres in...

The garden has become a go-to spot in the area and attracts a crowd who pay a visit to appreciate the greenery and...

15 Sept 2019 10:56 AM IST

Newsmakers

Odisha artist gives out message to 'save environment', creates sand...

Pattnaik said he decided the theme after being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign to shun single-use...

2 Sept 2019 2:06 PM IST

Life

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

Life

Bottled water from top brands is contaminated by plastic particles...

Plastic was identified in 93 per cent of the samples, which included major name brands such as Aqua, Aquafina, Dasani...

15 March 2018 8:39 AM IST

Life

Scientists create plastic-eating enzyme

The substance is based on an enzyme which was first produced by bacteria living in a Japanese recycling center.

21 May 2018 9:35 AM IST

Life

Here's why moms-to-be should avoid drinking from plastic bottles

BPA is a chemical that is added to many commercial products, including water bottles, paper receipts, can liners.

18 March 2018 1:49 PM IST

Life

5 reasons why plastics are bad for everyone

Since plastic has so much negative effects, many cities and countries from around the world have already put plastic bag...

17 March 2018 3:38 PM IST

Life

Maharashtra to ban plastic from March 18, says environment minister

Ban would cover the production, use, storage, sale, distribution, import and transportation of plastic, the minister...

17 March 2018 3:16 PM IST

Life

Historic Welsh town says it is 'plastic-free' by hanging up 10ft...

The town has been mocked for the 10ft banner hanging from a 13th century archway in Chepstow, Montmouthshire

14 Jun 2018 2:47 PM IST

Life

Most people aware of harmful effects of plastics but still use it:...

The major difficulties faced by the respondents include shopkeepers not providing bags for carrying items,...

22 Jun 2018 4:15 PM IST