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Drinking Disparities! Billion-Dollar Bottled Water Industry Holds Back Countries From Sustainable Development
Despite UN goals to make safe drinking water accessible to all, the bottled water industry has been holding hundreds of countries back from reaching the goal anytime soon. It has exploited groundwater levels, contributed to plastic pollution, and widened the disparity between billions of people who lack access to safe water and those who enjoy water as a luxury.
‘Tiles Tougher Than Cement’: Here’s How This Egyptian Startup Is Resolving Plastic Waste Menace
TileGreen, by turning more than five billion plastic bags into tiles “tougher than cement,” provides a solution for two problems at one go – tonnes of waste entering the Mediterranean Sea and high levels of building sector emissions.
Integrating Industry Practices & Sustainability: How Businesses Can Attain SDGs?
SDG-led solutions were to enable businesses to manage their risks, anticipate consumer demands, strengthen supply chains and build positions in growth markets.
Duty Calls! Gujarat Cop Helps Distressed Student Reach Exam Centre On Time, Wins Hearts Online
The story of Inspector JV Dhola’s presence of mind and compassion to help a student reach the right exam centre in Gujarat is making rounds online and has even drawn the attention of Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
Going Green! Bharat Petroleum Launches E-Waste Management Initiative; Pledges Net Zero Waste By 2025
Bharat Petroleum Corporation has directed all its operational refineries to address the waste generation issue in view of the environmental hazard it causes. E-waste generated would now have to go through effective waste treatment techniques and either be recycled or disposed off through authorised vendors.
India’s Carbon Footprint From Fisheries Sector Much Lower Than Global Level, Says Study
The study was conducted at select fishing centres of all maritime states in India. On this basis of which, the CMFRI found that the harvest phase in the fisheries sector used more than 90 per cent of the total fuel used in the sector.
This Punjab Village’s Waste Management Techniques Receive National Recognition
Awarding the Peroshah village sarpanch with the ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman’ award, President Murmu said that the village should be an inspiration to all. They have shown that even without the most advanced tools and resources, waste management can be carried out simply and scientifically.
India’s Air Quality Seven Times Worse Than WHO Standards, Delhi Second Most Polluted Indian City
The fifth Annual World Air Quality Report revealed that India’s air quality index has dropped to hazardous levels. However, an even more shocking revelation was that while New Delhi is the second most polluted capital city in the world, it is not the most polluted city in India.
Powering Villages Free Of Cost! College Dropout’s Bamboo Hydel Plant Draws Attention Of Govt Body
Utilising alternate energy resources and readily available materials, a college dropout from Jharkhand has designed a micro bamboo hydel plant to provide free electricity to his village. The project has received widespread attention, including that of government officials.
Odisha Launches Program To Support Education Of 200 Girls From Urban Slums
The Commissionerate police in Odisha have launched the novel programme ‘Enlight 2.0′, to support the education of over 200 girl children who come from socially or financially backward communities.
Breathing Toxins! Earth Has Less Than 1% Of Safe Level Of Air Pollution, Reveals Study
Several regions such as southern Asia and eastern Asia experienced PM2.5 concentrations above the set threshold on more than 90 per cent of days. This was the case globally as well, according to the study published in Lancet Planetary Health.
Tourist Boat Anchored By Plastic Waste: Know About This Ugandan Guide’s Efforts To Revive Lake Victoria
Recycling the litter which has been plaguing the world’s second-largest freshwater lake – Lake Victoria, former tourist guide James Kateeba brought in an innovative measure to clear the waters and attract tourists with a unique message.
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