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Researchers find new way to remove microplastics from water
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers at Princeton Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove salt and microplastics from seawater.
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In a First, Coca-Cola India partners with Zepto for the collection and rec
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 9 (ANI/BusinessWire India): In a first-of-its-kind initiative, leading beverages major Coca-Cola India, has partnered with 10-Min grocery delivery service, Zepto, for a unique 'return and recycle' initiative for PET bottles. The joint initiative seeks t
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Bihar: Fire breaks out at plastic manufacturing factory in Patna
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The incident occurred near Nawab Bahadur road in Paschim Darwaza in the Patna city area. On getting information, fire tenders rushed to the spot. The police team also reached the spot.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government develops biodegradable plastic products for
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo Metropolitan Government develops biodegradable plastic for environmental conservation.
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Delhi: Fire breaks out at footwear factory in Narela
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A massive fire broke out at a footwear factory in Narela, Delhi, said officials on Saturday.
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Research finds how single brain hemisphere can support words, face recogni
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
During recent brain plasticity and visual perception research, it was found that individuals who had had surgery as children to remove half of their brains correctly detected differences between words or faces more than 80 per cent of the time.
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Pathogens can hitch a ride on plastic to reach the sea: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The study, published April 26 in the journal Scientific Reports, is the first to connect microplastics in the ocean with land-based pathogens. It found that microplastics can make it easier for disease-causing pathogens to concentrate in plastic-contaminated areas of the ocean.
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Study finds how words and face recognition can be adequately supported wit
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The findings, published by University of Pittsburgh researchers today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), is the first-ever attempt to characterize neuroplasticity in humans and understand whether a single brain hemisphere can perform functions typically split betw
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National Sugar Institute donates 100 cloth bags for distribution in school
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Along with the Director of National Sugar Institute, other officers of the institute met Swami Atmashradhanand of the Mission and emphasized spreading awareness about plastic pollution and sensitizing school students so that all can collectively contribute towards conserving the environment.
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West Bengal: Fire breaks out at plastic godown in Howrah
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A fire broke out in a plastic godown at Madhu Sudan Paul lane in West Bengal's Howrah late at night on Tuesday.
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Research: Tire particles can affect fresh water
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Kelowna [Canada], October 21 (ANI): Ever wonder what happens to tyre tread when a car's tyres lose their rubber traction?
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LyondellBasell and Shakti Plastic Industries sign Memorandum of Understand
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI/PNN): One of the largest plastic scrap recycler and waste collection companies, Shakti Plastic Industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up the largest plastic recycling plant in India.
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