Delhi, India’s national capital, faces one of the worst air pollution crises in the world — particularly during the winter months. Every year, as temperatures drop, the city witnesses thick layers of smog, reduced visibility, and alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. The causes behind this seasonal air pollution in Delhi are complex and interconnected — involving emissions, geography, weather…
That old phone in your drawer? That stack of delivery containers in your warehouse? Ever wondered what good you can do with them? You might be thinking, “Nothing really.” Psst.. You actually can! A lot of recycling companies, entrepreneurs, and innovators in India are on the journey from waste to worth. They are turning e-waste into precious resources and melted…
Every day, in big and small ways, we leave traces on this planet. Some are bad and deep like scars – plastic bags that never break down, clothes tossed aside after a season, energy wasted without a thought. Others are gentle; something that makes Mother Nature say “Thank you” – choosing to carry a cloth bag, planting flowers that feed…
Want to learn how to manage e-waste at home? You are where you should be! Open a drawer in any Indian household and you’re bound to stumble upon a hidden treasure trove of e-waste. Messy boxes brimming with forgotten mobile phones, knotted cables, rusty batteries, broken remotes, and charges are a common sight in India. Most of us just close…
The rising advancement in technology is good, but the rise in global temperatures is worse than we can think of. The real question is how to stop global warming. Over the years, global warming has been badly affecting our health, weather patterns, rising sea levels, and wildlife habitats. Global warming needs to be reduced not just by making slogans, but…
Plastic is everywhere — in our homes, kitchens, bags, and even in the smallest things we use daily. It makes our lives easy, but sadly, it is harming the planet. While it’s hard to imagine a life without it, the truth is that plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. It clogs our oceans, harms…
Today in a world largely dominated by the impetus usage of single-use plastics, reckless dependency on the ostensibly infinite energy sources and the perennial wastage of water, we are collectively paving our way towards obliteration. Human activities have led to severe environmental crises, with one million species at risk of extinction, 40 percent of the planet’s soil degraded, one in…
Reducing your carbon footprint means changing the way you live and work. While India is already faring well in the field of carbon footprint (we are emitting only one third of the global average), we are still far away from the goal of zero net emissions. That’s why it’s important to answer how people and Indian businesses can further reduce…
In April 2024 alone, India reported around 75000 forest fires with Odisha recording the worst numbers. While the nature of forest fires in India is not as serious as in countries like Australia and USA, it is still a matter of great concern. Preventing wildfires in hot summers of India is crucial to protect animals and ecosystems alike. However, the…
We all know plastic is a widely used material in households and industries. Furthermore, the utilization of plastic has experienced an exponential surge since the 1950s, impacting the ecosystem and human societies alike. According to a report, approximately 12 million tonnes of plastic is dumped into the ocean every year, disrupting the marine ecosystem by killing thousands of fish, and…