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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DM has directed the Municipal Corporation and the concerned departments to make challans against those who burn garbage in the open.
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.
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.
A Delhi-based artist Manveer Singh recycles plastic waste into stunning artworks.
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.
A Mangaluru based organization, Plastic for Change India Foundation, has made a house using discarded plastic material.
Once-booming material recycling industry has come to a standstill after the lockdown, bringing thousands of traders to the brink of bankruptcy as they face mounting levies from shipping liners and freight stations for stuck containers
People may acquire the coronavirus through the air and after touching contaminated objects and this is the reason new cases are soaring globally.
An artist and animation professional has created a portrait of Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary.
A civic official in Maharashtra's Aurangabad city, who went to greet the new municipal commissioner on taking charge on Monday, ended up receiving a Rs 5,000 fine as his welcome bouquet had plastic wrapping.
More than 60 per cent of clothing in use these days includes synthetic fabrics, and that market share is growing fast, adding on to pollution caused by microfibres.
The Central Puja Committee (CPC) of Meghalaya has issued an advisory to all the Durga Puja committees in the state asking them to shun the use of plastic during the festivities.
Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission to eradicate plastic use, Nagpur's Uma Diwedi has successfully converted single-use plastics and other such junks into diesel.
Plastic is dangerous and it is in your hands how you can protect yourself and the future generations from the harmful effects. Start ditching these 5 plastic products from your household and see the difference.
Researchers have found plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems.
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