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Indian Teens Win Global Praise for Tamarind-Based Water Microplastic Removal Solution
Three Indian teenagers won Earth Prize 2026 for tamarind-based microplastic removal solution.
May 25, 2026
Three Indian teenagers won Earth Prize 2026 for tamarind-based microplastic removal solution.
After planting 25 lakh saplings, Kerala environmentalist Kallur Balan leaves behind forests and wildlife legacy.
A centuries-old festival in Jammu and Kashmir is blending fishing traditions with community-led environmental conservation.
South Korea’s RFID-based waste system transforms household food waste into renewable energy, compost, and livestock feed while inspiring circular economy discussions.
Lachen village in Sikkim bans plastic bottles to protect Gurudongmar Lake through strict checks and bamboo alternatives.
Muzaffarpur engineer Naaz Ozair develops corn husk packaging, scaling plastic alternative with railway support.
Bhopal has installed India’s first solar-powered algae tree that claims to clean polluted air like multiple trees, sparking debate on whether technology can replace natural ecosystems.
A Kolkata-based citizen initiative is transforming discarded mango seeds into grafted saplings that support thousands of farmers while building a nationwide participatory reforestation movement.
Sitamarhi youth and officials revived Lakhandei River through de-silting and cleanup, restoring flow and farmers’ livelihoods.
Kawrthah North in Mizoram recognised for sanitation, conservation, and sustainable rural governance.