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Biodegradable plastic bags can still carry load after 3 years in soil, sea
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Apr 29 (ANI): Biodegradable and compostable plastic bags are capable of carrying full loads of shopping even after being exposed to the natural environment for three years, a new study shows.
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Scientists find a way that may yield earth-friendly plastics
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 9 (ANI): A biodegradable replacement for petroleum-based plastics has been marred by various challenges; however, new research has found a way that could yield earth-friendly plastics.
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Deepanjan Charitable Trust by Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj conducted its Annual De
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 01 (ANI): Deepanjan Charitable Trust by Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj which has been working silently on menstrual hygiene and various women issues since last 6 years forayed into manufacturing of oxy biodegradable sanitary pads to support women hygiene on this occasion the
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Chennai research scholar makes eco-friendly napkin
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 14 (ANI): Preethi Ramadoss, a research scholar from the Department of Crystal Growth Centre of Anna University, has come up with a biodegradable sanitary napkin which does not contain any plastics and can degrade within a month.
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By 2020, no untreated water will flow into River Ganga: DG NMCG Rajiv Ranj
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India] Sept 17 (ANI): The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), under its Namami Gange Programme is confident about accomplishing its task of rejuvenating and conserving the mighty river Ganga by 2020. Several projects have been completed and many are ongoing, which would h
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Biodegradable plastics offer new options for disposal
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 31(ANI): How easy would life become if the plastic you threw in your household composting bin start producing power for your home?
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5 sustainable beauty brands that help the environment retain its beauty
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Considering the number of beauty products one uses daily, it is important for the beauty industry to think about the environment. Brands could work on recyclable packaging, uses solar energy or natural and biodegradable ingredients to reduce the pollution in
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Women's Day: Centre launches biodegradable sanitary pad
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 8 (ANI): On International Women's Day, Union Minister Ananth Kumar launched 100 percent oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins 'Suvdiha' at low cost.
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New strategy could yield more effective flu shots
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 20 (ANI): A boosting skin vaccination with a biodegradable microneedle patch and protein constructed from sequences of influenza virus subtypes could improve the effectiveness of conventional influenza vaccines, according to a recent study.
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NGT directs total ban on 'manja' made of nylon, non-biodegradabl
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday imposed a complete ban on 'manja' (kite string) made of nylon or any non-biodegradable material, which is used for flying kites.
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