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Surat's experiment with plastic roadsBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 9, 2016
In a first, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has successfully devised a unique technique to deal with disposal of plastic waste. The plastic waste generated in the Diamond City will be used in... Read more.. |
EnviGreen, an Indian Company Makes Edible 100% Biodegradable “Plastic” BagsBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 7, 2016
In an effort to combat plastic pollution, Indian startup EnviGreen has come up with a combination of natural starch and vegetable oils that looks and feels just like plastic, but is 100 percent... Read more.. |
Cocktail of enzymes from soil fungus to curb pollutionBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2016
Among its several solutions to reduce pollution from tanneries, scientists at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) have developed a cocktail of enzymes from a fungus commonly found in... Read more.. |
Hungry bacteria can help extract energy from sewageBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 28, 2016
Domestic sewage containing organic wastes, mainly from toilets and kitchens, may prove to be a source of energy that can be harvested by using hungry bacteria, scientists say.... Read more.. |
BioSteel, Self-Healing Protective Fabrics Among Latest Innovations Revolutionizing TextilesBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 28, 2016
Hot on the heels of its release earlier this month of the world’s first football and running performance products made from upcycled marine plastic waste, adidas continues its journey toward... Read more.. |
Graphene Solar Absorber Could Enable Cheap Thermal DesalinationBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 23, 2016
To those uninitiated to the costs of thermal desalination of water, the idea of simply vaporizing water to take out the impurities seems like it would offer a limitless supply of fresh water... Read more.. |
ABB India, IIT Madras to develop multi-village microgrid modelsBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 21, 2016
To strengthen UAY scheme, ABB India and IIT Madras will collaborate to develop a power management system to optimise the operation of multiple microgrids, with and without grid connection, while... Read more.. |
In Rajasthan’s villages, solar-powered telecom towers are providing InternetBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 16, 2016
People in remote villages of Rajasthan’s Alwar district are catching up on the ‘Digital India’ trail as many of them, including women, have started using internet being provided through unique... Read more.. Subject Tags: innovation , solar power |
Adidas launches Rs 21,000 shoes made with wasteBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 16, 2016
Ever thought of wearing a pair of shoes made with junk floating in the oceans? German Sportswear company, Adidas, has broken new ground with its new range of shoes made from recycled ocean waste... Read more.. |
Indian government to promote solar powered charkhasBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 15, 2016
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India is considering promoting solar powered spinning yarn charkhas under off grid and decentralised solar programme. For this initiative,... Read more.. Subject Tags: innovation , solar power |