Gone are the days when recycling meant dealing with unregulated, informal scrap dealers. The new-age kabadiwalas are stepping up to bridge the gap between sustainability and convenience. These digital platforms and mobile applications provide safe, transparent, and efficient ways to recycle waste, redefining the role of traditional scrap dealers.
Have you ever wondered if something as ordinary as plastic could be the key to sustainable living? In the city of Aurangabad, two young women have transformed this everyday item into a house. But let's take a step back - did you know that globally, over 8 million tons of plastic find their way into our oceans every year, polluting our marine life and ecosystems? In India alone, we produce a whopping 3.5 million tonnes of plastic each year. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, things got even worse with an increased usage of plastic in our everyday purchases.
Have you ever thought about the possibility of using something as simple as plastic to pay for school instead of money? While traditional schools demand a financial toll, there's a hidden gem Pamohi village in Assam, that challenges this norm – Akshar School. Here, education takes on a new form, where over 100 unprivileged children contribute not in cash but in bags filled with plastic waste. This is no ordinary school. It's a place of change, where education meets innovation, and where plastic finds a purpose.
At just 17 years old, Vinisha Umashankar, a native of Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, has already made a remarkable impact as a young innovator committed to environmental sustainability. Her journey began with a simple yet profound observation when she noticed an ironing vendor dumping burnt charcoal into a garbage dump. This incident sparked her interest and set her on a path of investigating the environmental impacts of charcoal burning. What she discovered was alarming—ecological degradation, health hazards, and deforestation are all linked to charcoal production.
In Uganda, the impacts of climate change are being felt across the nation, posing significant threats to both the environment and the livelihoods of its people. From increasing droughts and floods to altering rainfall patterns and seasons, the consequences of climate change are far-reaching and profound.
Water spans 70% of the Earth, although just 3% is freshwater. Of this, around 2% is trapped in glaciers and ice caps, leaving only 1% available for human consumption. This scarcity is starkly highlighted by the sight of young children going great distances carrying pots of drinking water perched on their heads to satisfy their daily requirements. Water shortage is a growing worldwide issue that affects every continent and country. This severe reality highlights the essential role of water for survival, yet many still struggle to access even the basic amounts needed. According to reports, over 2 billion people are already experiencing water shortages, and by 2025, two-thirds of the world's population is predicted to face similar issues.
A recent UNESCO report reveals the profound impact of climate change on children's education worldwide. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation are disrupting learning in numerous ways, particularly in vulnerable regions.
India is currently grappling with an intense heatwave, affecting millions across various regions. With temperatures soaring above 45°C (113°F) in several parts of the country, the heatwave has claimed about 80-100 lives and disrupted daily life, agriculture, and infrastructure.
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a vital platform for raising global awareness about environmental issues and encouraging action to protect our planet. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day has grown into a global movement, uniting governments, businesses, environmental organizations, and individuals in a concerted effort to address pressing environmental challenges.
As the greater threat of climate change looms, people like Rajiv Kumar Sharma are leading a revolution from their kitchen worktops. In the middle of aromatic breakthroughs and eco-conscious endeavors, Rajiv's journey with ALVE air fresheners represents a profound harmony between human inventiveness and the environment.
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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.