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Bangalore's innovative "No Straw Nariyal Challenge" takes on plastic pollu
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant concern amid rapid urbanization, posing a daunting challenge for cities across the globe. Plastic has become an integral part of daily life, making it a complex task to eliminate completely, read the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs press r
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National symposium on biochemistry held at MS University of Baroda, Gujara
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
During his address, Professor (Dr) Vijay Kumar Srivastava encouraged students to bring forth innovative solutions. He placed significant emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and exploring novel applications of plastics, stated the Ministry of Science and Technology press release.
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Environment Minister announces Israel joining calls for global plastics tr
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Israel’s Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman announced Wednesday night at the World Economic Forum in New York that Israel is joining the coalition of countries calling for the creation of a strong international treaty for the global treatment of plastic. This is in order to pre
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Satma CE announces partnership with Refillable to revolutionize Inventory
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 21: Satma CE, a leading provider of operational software catering stakeholders with circular supply chains, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Refillable, an innovative leader in refillable product solutions. This collaboration will enable Re
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Karnataka government bans use of single-use plastic water bottles in offic
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In the circular, it was ordered to prohibit the use or supply of water in single use packaged water bottles in meetings and ceremonies organized by government and government-owned boards, corporations, universities and any organizations receiving grants from the government.
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Positive environment of development, security and prosperity prevails acro
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Investors setting up industries in Uttar Pradesh will have a complete guarantee of security and every kind of facility in the state. They will not encounter challenges, whether related to safety or governance. Investors should invest in UP without hesitation because the government will whole
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Genetically modified bacteria degrade plastics in saltwater: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A marine bacterium has been genetically modified by researchers to break down plastic in saline water.
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Research reveals genetically modified bacteria break down plastics in salt
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers have genetically modified a marine microbe to break down plastic in salt water. The engineered organism can specifically degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to garments that contributes significantly to microplastic pollution
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'Brainless' robot can overcome difficult challenges: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers who developed a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without human or computer guidance have now expanded on their work to develop a 'brainless' soft robot capable of navigating more complicated and dynamic surroundings.
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"Hackathon on Plastic-Free Rivers with AI" Grand Finale Concludes Successf
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 11: The grand finale of the "Hackathon on Plastic-Free Rivers with AI," hosted by REVA University in partnership with Kyndryl, marked an inspiring culmination of efforts to combat plastic pollution in rivers. Environmental champions who are making sig
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After floods, plastic garbage becoming a threat in Himachal Pradesh
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Environmentalists, farmers and locals are worried as the tourists visiting the hills end up discarding plastic garbage in the hills of the Himalayan region.
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Assam: Properties worth lakhs gutted in fire at godown in Kamrup
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to police, the fire broke out at a plastic carton godown in the 14th Mile area near Jorabat.
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