Sustainability: News
20 Jan 2023
ResearchScientists discover efficient method of growing crops under solar panels
Scientists from the University of California, Davis, have come up with a method that can make agrivoltaic systems, the process of growing crops under solar panels, more efficient.
10 Jan 2023
Research"Miracle material" can efficiently convert plastics into sustainable fuels
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a system that can convert plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels by using solar energy.
06 Jan 2023
United States of AmericaUS approves world's first vaccine for honey bees
US has approved the first-ever vaccine for honey bees which will confer protection from the American foulbrood disease.
12 Dec 2022
Fashion Tips5 ways to upcycle an old saree
We have all heard about the sustainable concept of "reduce, reuse, and recycle."
02 Nov 2022
EnvironmentHere are 5 environment-friendly alternatives to plastic bags
Although plastic is lightweight, water-resistant, convenient, and cheap, it is among the most hazardous materials that degrade our environment in multiple ways.
17 Oct 2022
AudiFuture Audi EVs will clean city air while driving
Audi, in partnership with MANN+HUMMEL, has developed an air filter for electric cars in order to reduce pollution in cities.
17 Oct 2022
DiwaliDiwali 2022: Ways to celebrate an eco-friendly festival of lights
This festival of lights, let's go green and encourage the same.
16 Oct 2022
Travel And Tourism5 popular and inspiring eco-villages you must visit in India
With deforestation, privatization, and pollution on the rise, there are still some people who restore our faith in humanity and its dependence on Mother Nature.
12 Oct 2022
EnvironmentCan legal rights for animals, trees, rivers save the environment?
In the face of surging environmental crises, a team of experts has suggested that granting legal rights to non-human entities such as animals, plants, and rivers might provide a solution to mitigate the effects of climate change and loss of biodiversity.
07 Oct 2022
Hydrogen Fuel CellEverything about hydrogen power and why it is gaining popularity
As we continue to struggle with alarmingly high greenhouse gases, hydrogen is considered by many as a sustainable source to meet soaring global energy demands.
1 October 2022
Solar EnergySolar cooking: Meaning, advantages, and need of the hour
"Let the sun shine in," they said, without knowing how this could become one significant revolution in the way we cook.
22 Sep 2022
EnvironmentWorld Car-Free Day 2022: History, activities, and more
Celebrated around the world on September 22 every year, World Car-Free Day encourages motorists to give up on their cars for a day and explore other alternatives.
17 Aug 2022
IndiaNational Thrift Shop Day: Here's why thrifting is sustainable
August 17 marks National Thrift Shop Day in the US and the shopaholic in us is screaming in joy!
11 Aug 2022
InstagramThis website helps you 'fake it till you make it'
Every day we go to bed thinking "if only we were as swanky as the Instagram influencers!"
03 Aug 2022
South Africa5 budget-friendly accommodation options in Johannesburg for solo travelers
A perfect safari stopover, Johannesburg is one of the most powerful commercial centers located on the African continent.
27 Jul 2022
EnvironmentMake these simple lifestyle changes to be more environmentally friendly
Being environmentally friendly and protecting Mother Earth not only makes the planet a better place to live in, but also improves your quality of life.
03 Jul 2022
EnvironmentInternational Plastic Bag Free Day: Use these plastic alternatives instead
July 3 is celebrated as International Plastic Bag Free Day to encourage people to use natural and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bags and other items.
24 Jun 2022
EnvironmentNational Upcycling Day: Why is upcycling better for environment
The US celebrates National Upcycling Day every year on June 24.
05 Jun 2022
EnvironmentBiopic on 'India's Recycle Man' Binish Desai announced: Details here
Production house NH Studioz on Sunday announced a feature film based on the life of Dr. Binish Desai—the "Recycle Man of India."
05 Jun 2022
EnvironmentWorld Environment Day 2022: Eco-friendly changes to make at home
Observed on June 5 every year, the World Environment Day was established by the United Nations Environment Programme in 1973.
03 Jun 2022
Health & WellnessWorld Bicycle Day: Why you should ride that bike more
All fitness enthusiasts out there, get your cycles ready and greased, for June 3 is celebrated as World Bicycle Day.
25 Apr 2022
Food5 vegetarian sources of protein
If you are trying to cut down your meat or animal protein consumption but wondering how to compensate for the loss of protein with reduced meat, fish, or eggs, you must not worry.
22 Apr 2022
ZomatoEarth Day 2022: Zomato announces 100% plastic neutral deliveries
As an Earth Day preset, food delivery platform Zomato announced 100% plastic neutral deliveries from this month onward. The company has also set a target of delivering more than 10 crore orders in sustainable packaging.
04 Apr 2022
EnvironmentHow to have a zero-waste wedding
Weddings are a huge deal in India. Everyone wants to have a big, fat wedding. So many people spend crores on the gala.
14 Feb 2022
Environment5 reasons to switch to local foods
Ever wondered about the journey of those very appealing and expensive exotic foods and their nutritional value?
26 Jan 2022
EnvironmentTop 5 ways to create a sustainable home
Climate change has led several people to become aware of their responsibility to live a more sustainable life to save the planet.
05 Nov 2021
EnvironmentFind out how you can make your lifestyle sustainable
Sustainable living includes decreasing the load on Earth's resources that we use and saving them for future generations.
19 Oct 2021
LifestyleWhat are the differences between organic soaps and normal soaps?
A lot of people often wonder about the difference between a normal soap and an organic soap.
08 Nov 2021
StartupsHow Nitin Gupta's Attero Recycling is catalyzing e-waste recycling
Attero Recycling is India's largest electronic waste (e-waste) and Lithium-ion battery recycling company co-founded by brothers Rohan Gupta and IIT-Delhi alumnus Nitin Gupta.
23 Sep 2021
AppleApple's zero net emissions goal looks unlikely: Here's why
In July 2020, Apple had announced that by 2030 the company will work to achieve a 100% carbon-neutral footprint.
09 Jun 2021
USAIndian-American student wins sustainability award for developing eco-friendly foam alternative
An Indian-American student has won a prestigious award for developing an eco-friendly foam alternative, which was motivated by the impact of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.
05 Jun 2021
SpaceXAakash Ranison: Meet this climate change activist, and sustainability influencer
Aakash Ranison describes himself as a happy guy, and it is with this same infectious energy that he advocates for climate change.
17 May 2021
EnvironmentMake these tweaks to your daily routine, reduce carbon footprints
A carbon footprint corresponds to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to support a person's lifestyle.
23 Apr 2021
Electric VehiclesBLive's journey building EV experiences through tourism and retail
Samarth Kholkar is the co-founder of BLive, India's first electric vehicle (EV) experience platform.
06 Apr 2021
StartupsHow Prakritik Power is helping businesses shift to solar energy
Armed with nine years of work experience, an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and having spent two years running a successful start-up, Narayan Singh Rao decided to make an impact in the area of sustainable power generation by leveraging solar energy.
03 Apr 2021
StartupsHow this IIT-Madras incubated start-up is reimagining India's construction industry
After witnessing the havoc wreaked by the 2015 Chennai floods first-hand, then 22-year-old Shree Ram Ravichandran felt there was a dire need for disaster relief shelters which can be swiftly deployed.
20 Mar 2021
StartupsHow Binbag is changing the e-waste management landscape in India
After working for years in the financial services industry, Bengaluru-based Achitra Borgohain set out to solve India's e-waste problem.
09 Mar 2021
Elon MuskTesla covertly installing mega-battery to stabilize Texas power grid
While Tesla is famous for its electric cars, the company's official mission is to "accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy". Bloomberg reports that the company is currently building a battery facility at Angleton, Texas.
28 Feb 2021
Bill GatesBill Gates's book draws attention to billionaires' colossal carbon footprint
Business magnates such as Bill Gates and Roman Abramovich aren't famous for their wealth and business acumen alone. They also happen to be among the world's largest contributors to climate change and ecological imbalance.