The AAP government today has informed the Supreme Court that it is ready to necessary steps such as imposing a complete lockdown to curb the air pollution in the capital.
Dell has teamed up with Intel to produce Concept Luna which claims to have a sustainable design to have reduced carbon output and electronic waste.
Steel is a major component of car manufacturing. Steel is also one of the most carbon intensive things, as more carbon is produced during the production of steel than steel itself. One of the most popular car manufacturers of Germany- BMW, is switching to low carbon steel now to reduce its carbon footprint.
Cellulose is the most abundant and robust naturally occurring fiber that is widely used. This fiber is a collection of organic cellulose nanocrystals or (CNC) which are almost perfectly packed to form the hardest part of the cell wall. Cellulose can be integrated into polymers to make them stronger.
Concrete is the second most used commodity in the world, water comes first. From skyscrapers, roads to bridges, concrete also has one of the most carbon-intensive manufacturing processes. It is made by heating limestone and melting it. Not only does heating emit lots of carbon dioxide, but the chemical process also releases a lot of carbon dioxide. Steel is also one of the most important modern materials which is responsible for lots of carbon emissions.
The Egyptian authorities have announced that this Eid there will be an eco-friendly alternative to the traditional lanterns as they are environmentally harmful.
In an attempt to bring a positive environmental change into the society, the Khairtabad authorities have decided to build the Ganesha idol eco-friendly by replacing PoP with clay.
In an attempt to minimize the use of plastic in the packaging, Godrej appliances have announced that the company has filed for a patent for eco-friendly packaging. Godrej Appliances is planning to replace Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) which is known as thermocol with paper-based honeycomb (HC) packaging solutions.
The beauty industry is a major polluter, and it is responsible for a significant amount of carbon emissions and plastic waste. There is an immediate need for carbon neutrality and plastic-free initiatives in the beauty industry.
Amidst mounting concerns about environmental impact, the personal care industry stands at a crossroads, facing the challenge of aligning its practices with climate-positive action. As the imminent bans on wet wipes and the surge of fatbergs choking city sewers underscore the urgency of change, Jeremy Freedman, the Managing Director of sustainable personal care manufacturer Guardpack, asserts that the industry can and must embrace sustainability to lead the way for broader change.