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Dry cleaning isnt dry at all, it involves soaking the items in a harmgul chemical called perchloroethylene, or perct. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Do you know about green' dry cleaning?

Find out about the various harmful effects of the common dry cleaning solvent, perc and dry cleaning methods which do...

1 May 2019 2:31 PM

The previous high quarterly GDP growth was recorded in July-September period in 2014-15 at 8.4 per cent. (Representational Image)

Indian companies optimistic about their growth prospects: HSBC

Survey showed that businesses in India are very optimistic about their growth prospects, despite subdued macro-economic...

26 Jun 2019 9:35 AM

Pradas initial collection of Econyl bags will consist of six unisex styles: a belt bah, a tote bag, a shoulder bad, a duffle and two Prada backpacks. (Photo: Instagram @prada)

Prada launches Re-nylon bags made from recycled ocean waste

The company took yet another step towards sustainability after banning the use of fur from their products.

25 Jun 2019 8:45 AM

Akshar Forum was started in 2016, with the main objective of eradicating poverty and addressing the issue of unemployment. (Photo: Instagram)

We accept plastic waste as fee: Assam school's unique initiative is...

The Assamese couple has given new meaning to plastic waste and has redefined the educational parameters.

5 Jun 2019 10:30 AM

The more humans had carved up the environment building roads, clear-cutting trees and setting up palm oil plantation the more uniform these actions became. (Photo: AFP)

Urban expansion; major treat to chimps

Chimpanzees in the wild reduced to 'forest ghettos'.

5 Jun 2019 5:14 AM

These one-time-use pads are made of natural ingredients that are easily biodegradable, unlike the synthetic pads. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

World Environment Day: Say no to synthetic sanitary napkins

On World Environment Day switch to eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic sanitary napkins.

5 Jun 2019 4:13 AM

The initiative was tough but it motivated them and brought them back to school. (Photo: AFP)

World Environment Day: Indian school demand plastic waste as fees'

Northeast Indian school undertake novel approach to address the scourge of plastic waste.

5 Jun 2019 4:03 AM

Finding a useful, sustainable way to use these waste products can lead to completely new, environmentally friendly ways of doing things. (Photo: ANI)

Chemists working to develop useful compounds from non-edible plant...

Green chemists find a way to produce eco-friendly items.

19 Aug 2019 4:10 AM

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 3:53 AM

Going eco-friendly not so easy for mainstream brands

Studies reveal that not so easy for mainstream brands to go green.

6 Aug 2019 4:44 AM

The conference is being organized by the Prem Jain Memorial Trust

Delhi to host first South Asian Conference on Sustainability in...

The textile industry is under scrutiny for many sustainability-related issues

2 March 2020 10:49 AM

Wear, change, repeat says Bhumi Pednekar

The Bala actress roots for sustainability for environment conservation

11 Aug 2020 2:01 PM