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Viral Video Shows Eco-Friendly "Water ATM" In Ooty, Internet Applauds Initiative
Plastic water bottles are prohibited in Ooty. As a result, the hill station has set up water ATMs to refill resuable bottles.
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Kerala Orders Ban On Chemical Kumkum, Plastic Shampoo Sachets At Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to take immediate steps to ban the sale of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, citing concerns over environmental degradation during the annual pilgrimage season.
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This Australian State Bans Fish-Shaped Soy Sauce Bottles
Plastic soy sauce bottles shaped like fish are tiny, cute and beloved by many sushi eaters. But in the state of South Australia, the decorative containers swam into a growing net of outlawed plastics.
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Tamil Nadu Calls For Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols To Avoid Water Pollution
With Ganesh Chaturthi set to be celebrated on August 27, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued a set of guidelines urging devotees to opt for eco-friendly idols and to ensure that immersion activities do not pollute waterbodies.
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How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
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Karnataka Bans Use Of Plastic For Steaming Idlis: Expert Explains How It Can Be Carcinogenic
When exposed to heat, plastics release toxins. These toxins may leach into food, particularly when it is hot, oily or acidic.
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Why Plastic Flowers Not Included In List Of Banned Plastic Items: HC To Centre
The Bombay High Court sought to know why plastic flowers were not included in the list of single-use plastic items banned by the Union government.
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Paris Olympics Sponsor Coca-Cola Under Scrutiny For Excess Plastic Use
Despite the organisers of the Paris Olympics banning spectators from bringing single-use containers, Coca-Cola have continued to use plastics.
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New York City Considers Banning Detergent Pods To Fight Microplastic Pollution
The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.
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No Plastic Straws, Cutlery At Canada Restaurants Despite Court Ruling
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers -- despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional.
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Viral Video Shows Eco-Friendly "Water ATM" In Ooty, Internet Applauds Initiative
Plastic water bottles are prohibited in Ooty. As a result, the hill station has set up water ATMs to refill resuable bottles.
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Kerala Orders Ban On Chemical Kumkum, Plastic Shampoo Sachets At Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to take immediate steps to ban the sale of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, citing concerns over environmental degradation during the annual pilgrimage season.
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This Australian State Bans Fish-Shaped Soy Sauce Bottles
Plastic soy sauce bottles shaped like fish are tiny, cute and beloved by many sushi eaters. But in the state of South Australia, the decorative containers swam into a growing net of outlawed plastics.
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Tamil Nadu Calls For Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols To Avoid Water Pollution
With Ganesh Chaturthi set to be celebrated on August 27, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued a set of guidelines urging devotees to opt for eco-friendly idols and to ensure that immersion activities do not pollute waterbodies.
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How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
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Karnataka Bans Use Of Plastic For Steaming Idlis: Expert Explains How It Can Be Carcinogenic
When exposed to heat, plastics release toxins. These toxins may leach into food, particularly when it is hot, oily or acidic.
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Why Plastic Flowers Not Included In List Of Banned Plastic Items: HC To Centre
The Bombay High Court sought to know why plastic flowers were not included in the list of single-use plastic items banned by the Union government.
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Paris Olympics Sponsor Coca-Cola Under Scrutiny For Excess Plastic Use
Despite the organisers of the Paris Olympics banning spectators from bringing single-use containers, Coca-Cola have continued to use plastics.
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New York City Considers Banning Detergent Pods To Fight Microplastic Pollution
The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.
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No Plastic Straws, Cutlery At Canada Restaurants Despite Court Ruling
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers -- despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional.
