The Horticulture Department and various NGOs are joining hands to make the Independence Day flower show at Lalbagh a zero-waste event. They are committed to reducing waste generation and promoting responsible practices during the event. ... Read more
In a recent article by Bangalore Mirror, it was reported that the BBMP fined 959 flower shops for using banned plastic to wrap Valentine's Day bouquets, amounting to ₹2.5 Lakh in fines. However, amidst this crackdown, IBBANI Flowers in Bellandur stands out for its eco-friendly practices. ... Read more
Imagine a birthday bash where the only thing left behind are happy memories, not mountains of trash. That's the vision driving a new green wave in Bangalore, where eco-conscious celebrations are taking center stage. ... Read more
The Bengaluru Climate Action Plan is a multi-pronged project aimed at reaching carbon neutrality in the city by 2050. ... Read more
Thierry Berthelot, France's Consul General in Bengaluru, underlined France's deep commitment to India's sustainability transition through various collaboration efforts. ... Read more
The adverse effects of eating meat on the environment is largely because of the amount of resources that are needed to feed and grow the amount of livestock or poultry to serve such a large population of meat eating humans. Grazing cows and goats require large areas of open land which can otherwise be used for farming. Grass eating animals also emit methane and nitrous oxide as they digest food which is harmful for the environment as they are GHGs. They also consume large amounts of water. ... Read more
The adverse effects of eating meat on the environment is largely because of the amount of resources that are needed to feed and grow the amount of livestock or poultry to serve such a large population of meat eating humans. Grazing cows and goats require large areas of open land which can otherwise be used for farming. Grass eating animals also emit methane and nitrous oxide as they digest food which is harmful for the environment as they are GHGs. They also consume large amounts of water. ... Read more
One could be forgiven to think that the inhabitants of the city that for years has been called the Silicon Valley of India would be sensitized enough regarding electronic devices and their safe disposal once they are past their utility. ... Read more
The minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Bhagawanth Khuba launched the third edition of the ‘Green Vehicle Expo’, 2022 on 1st July which ended yesterday. As per the reports, more than 74 companies from India and across the world participated and showcased their latest innovations at the exhibition. ... Read more
Bengaluru was once known as a windy city, a pensioner’s paradise. Bengaluru’s IT industry boom, followed by the fast-growing startup ecosystem, fueled migration into the city. The population of the city is expected to grow by 30 million by 2025, according to a report. More people mean more corporate buildings, residential complexes and new road constructions. Construction projects require cement and cement guzzles water. For every 1 Sq. Mt of wall construction, an average of 350 litres of water gets consumed. Obviously, such large-scale urbanization cannot happen without leaving an imprint on the environment. ... Read more
Bengaluru based startup Bellatrix aerospace has successfully tested an eco-friendly propulsion system to launch the rockets and satellites into space. The new system has the ability to cut emissions of harmful compounds while the launching process and can also increase fuel efficiency, the ET report said. ... Read more
Bangalore residents found a way to attract the attention of city administration. Residents of Bangalore performed pothole puja, after planting paddy and boating on the roads to seek the attention of the administration towards the pothole-ridden roads of Bengaluru. They performed the prayer to protect the lives of people. ... Read more
In a unique attempt to manage the E-waste a class XI student from Bangalore has started an initiative to collect and recycle the old and obsolete electrical gadgets. Pranav Goyal from the International School, Bangalore has formed REwaste backed by the Future Leaders programme of 1m1b Foundation. 1 Million For 1 Billion (1M1B), is a social innovation and future skills initiative aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ... Read more
A Bengaluru based firm has successfully installed an EV charging infrastructure that has 50 electric vehicle charging points. The commissioned EV charging hub is opened for the public at the Forum Neighbourhood Mall. ... Read more
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) will place 50 e-waste collection bins at different locations in Bengaluru, including Vidhana Soudha and the High Court, and at 100 other locations in the other parts of the state. It’s a new approach to tackle E- waste and bring the large portion of the waste under regulated organized waste treatment systems. ... Read more
The adverse effects of eating meat on the environment is largely because of the amount of resources that are needed to feed and grow the amount of livestock or poultry to serve such a large population of meat eating humans. Grazing cows and goats require large areas of open land which can otherwise be used for farming. Grass eating animals also emit methane and nitrous oxide as they digest food which is harmful for the environment as they are GHGs. They also consume large amounts of water. ... Read more
Greenhouse gas emissions and temperature levels have lately been the thrust of measuring carbon output, and ultimately climate change. Considering the goals of COP26 too, climate change is being associated majorly with vehicular and industrial emission, energy change and adopting measures that focus on lowering the emissions. But climate change is a much wider phenomenon of changes about the Earth. ... Read more
Have you ever wondered whether a single slice of bread with the appetizing scrambled eggs you have in the breakfast is adding to the greenhouse gas emissions or the variety of food items sitting in your refrigerator is somehow contributing towards increasing the levels of global warming? ... Read more
Community learning centres have been established in the respective cities to plan, implement and monitor relevant actions and contribute towards achieving a better future together. CLC’s successfully helped in forming an effective environment committee, spread awareness among citizens, planned plantation drives, and reused waste materials in the plantation activity.
Bengaluru, also called Bangalore is the capital of India's southern Karnataka state is the center of India's high-tech industry, also known for its parks and nightlife. The city's history dates back to around 890 CE as inscribed in a stone found at the Nageshwara Temple in Begur, Bangalore.
The city’s nucleus was a settlement around a mud fort, built in 1537 by a local chief, Kempe Gowda. The fort was reconstructed of stone in 1761. Bangalore was the headquarters of the British administration from 1831 to 1881, when the raja was restored.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.