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  Cancer surgeon warns about hidden health risks of daily plastic use; shares simple safety tips

  Health | January 07, 2026 9:43 IST

  Plastic has become part of daily life, but Dr Jayesh Sharma, a Raipur-based cancer surgeon with over 25 years of experience, explains how heat, ageing containers, and microplastics can quietly affect health. He also outlines simple ways to reduce everyday exposure at home.

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  International Plastic Bag Free Day: 5 alternatives you should adopt to curb plastic bag use

  Lifestyle | July 03, 2025 17:39 IST

  Ditch the plastic! Celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day by switching to eco-friendly alternatives. Know 5 simple swaps to reduce your plastic footprint.

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  World Environment Day 2025: 7 easy changes you can make to cut down on your plastic waste

  Lifestyle | June 05, 2025 8:08 IST

  The theme for World Environment Day this year is "Beat Plastic Pollution". Plastics are one of the biggest hazards today, be it for the environment or for your health. Here are some easy changes you can make in your daily life to reduce your plastic waste.

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  Beat Plastic Pollution: Breathing issues to heart problems; ways microplastics harm human health

  Health | June 04, 2025 14:35 IST

  The theme for World Environment Day 2025 is "Beat Plastic Pollution". Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that are widespread in the environment. These have the ability to cause damage to human health. Here's how it affects one's health.

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  Phthalates in plastics linked to 13 per cent of heart disease deaths in 2018 globally, finds study

  Health | April 29, 2025 23:42 IST

  According to the study, India has the highest death count at 103,587, followed by China and Indonesia. The study also found that about three-quarters of the 3.5 lakh deaths were borne by South Asia, along with the Middle East, East Asia and the Pacific. Read on to know more about the study.

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  Study says eating from plastic takeout containers can increase your risk of heart failure

  Health | February 19, 2025 21:15 IST

  A new study revealed that eating from plastic takeout containers can increase the risk of congestive heart failure. Chinese researchers conducted a peer-reviewed study wherein they examined the link between plastic chemicals and heart health. Read on to know more.

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  Plastic vs Bamboo: Which toothbrush is better for cleaning teeth?

  Lifestyle | February 13, 2025 11:51 IST

  Make the switch to a sustainable smile! Know the pros and cons of plastic and bamboo toothbrushes. Find out which one comes out on top for cleaning your teeth effectively and eco-friendly.

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  FACT CHECK: Plastic wheat being made in factory! Viral video claim turns out to be misleading

  Fact Check | July 08, 2024 23:25 IST

  A video has been going viral on social media for the past several months. In this video, it is being said that now plastic wheat is being made in the factory. India TV's fact-check team has investigated this viral video.

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  Madhya Pradesh: Hotel management institute in Indore prepares edible crockery to replace plastic

  Madhya Pradesh | January 10, 2024 14:04 IST

  The institute claims it will help people to choose alternatives to plastic and using edible crockery will also improve their health too. Besides, it can be easily destroyed if not eaten and the remains will work as fertiliser.

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  Toxic chemical in plastics, dyes driving cancers in women, finds study

  Health | September 18, 2023 20:27 IST

  Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals like PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) and BPA (phenols) found in everyday use products like plastics, nonstick cookware, and dyes, which can play role in causing different kinds of cancers in women.

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  Paper cups as toxic as plastic ones when they end up in nature, finds study

  Health | August 26, 2023 23:34 IST

  Paper cups are no alternative to plastic cups to avoid toxic chemicals, as the latte coffee you take with you in a paper cup can also harm living organisms if it ends up in nature.

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  Odisha: Doctors remove 30-kg of plastic from stomach of cow in four-hour-long operation

  India | August 03, 2023 16:40 IST

  Odisha: The 10-year-old cow, which used to feed on leftovers dumped in polythene bags by people, ended up with its stomach full of plastic.

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  Punjab to ban single use plastic from July

  India | June 05, 2022 17:33 IST

  During a virtual state-level function to mark World Environment Day 2022, Science, Technology and Environment Secretary Rahul Tewari announced the decision for protecting the environment.

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  Scientists now detect microplastics in lungs after cosmetics, blood

  Science | April 10, 2022 14:52 IST

  Micro-plastic pollution is one of the most crucial environmental issues in recent times. The latest finding comes after two major studies, published last month, showed the presence of microplastics in cosmetic products and in human bloodstream in detectable levels.

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  Dehradun to now impose fine on those burning plastic, garbage in open

  India | November 21, 2021 13:59 IST

  DM has directed the Municipal Corporation and the concerned departments to make challans against those who burn garbage in the open.

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  Health tip: Replace plastic dishes and utensils with steel, glass or copper

  Health | October 05, 2021 12:53 IST

  While we pay attention to our health by eating healthy, it's also important to be mindful of what we eat from and ensure our cooking, consumption and storage utensils are safe, sustainable and eco-friendly.  

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  Using plastic waste, India constructed 703 km of highways

  India | July 29, 2021 22:10 IST

  Use of plastic waste in the construction of road protects the environment from adverse impact of waste plastic. Plastic roads consist of 6-8 per cent plastic, while 92-94 per cent is bitumen.

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  Delhi artist turns plastic waste into stunning artworks

  News | July 04, 2021 20:40 IST

  A Delhi-based artist Manveer Singh recycles plastic waste into stunning artworks.

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  Maharashtra: Exchange plastic waste for food coupons in KDMC

  India | December 20, 2020 14:41 IST

  In a bid to encourage citizens towards proper disposal of plastic waste, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation here has introduced a scheme of giving food coupons to people on collection of 5 kg of such waste.

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  Mangaluru organisation constructs house using recycled plastic

  News | November 14, 2020 10:26 IST

  A Mangaluru based organization, Plastic for Change India Foundation, has made a house using discarded plastic material.