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Genetically modified bacteria degrade plastics in saltwater: Study
One option is to pull the plastic out of the water and put it in a landfill, but that poses challenges of its own. It would be better if we could...
Sustainable alternatives to plastics on the anvil
7 May 2020 11:33 PMA raft of new bioplastic innovations is starting to catch up, though. And, unlike unsustainable fossil fuels, they are derived from renewable sources.
Towards sustainability: Mushroom motorcycle jacket that never goes out...
17 Sept 2020 9:42 PMThere are traditionally two ways to make a leather jacket. One involves a cow, and takes years. Another involves synthetic fabric, and requires...
Brazilian conjures works of art from plastic bags
1 Jun 2021 5:25 AMBrazilian artist Eduardo Srur reproduces works by renowned masters without using a drop of paint - just recycled shreds of plastic picked up from city...
SDMC promotes 'plastic-free' drive in its markets
2 July 2021 3:41 PMIn its bid to put an end to the use of plastic bags in the markets under its jurisdiction, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has urged the...
Corporation resumes action against banned plastic, to track...
21 Aug 2021 9:16 AMThe Greater Chennai Corporation has resumed action against the use of banned plastic items in the city as the officials started to impose penalty to...
Corpn resumes action against banned plastic
21 Aug 2021 9:10 PMThe Greater Chennai Corporation has resumed action against the use of banned plastics in the city, with the officials restarting inspection and...
Field officers to conduct plastic raids in Chennai every day
26 Aug 2021 7:15 AMA few days after the Greater Chennai Corporation resumed action against the sale and use of one-time plastic items, the civic body has instructed the...