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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 8:01 PM IST

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 3:05 PM IST

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 2:15 PM IST

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 4:00 PM IST

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 10:44 AM IST

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 9:43 AM IST

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 9:33 AM IST

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 9:40 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

Going eco-friendly not so easy for mainstream brands

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

6 Aug 2019 10:14 AM IST

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 4:19 PM IST

Wear, change, repeat says Bhumi Pednekar

The Bala actress roots for sustainability for environment conservation

11 Aug 2020 7:31 PM IST