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India’s ‘Mini Switzerland’ Is Actually A Dump Site, Viral X Post Exposes Garbage Problem Of Khajjiar
A recent video showed that the entire backside of Khajjiar Valley was filled with plastic bottles, food wrappers and other types of waste.
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Man Confronts Tourists For Throwing Plastic Waste On Mussoorie Route, Video Goes Viral
The video quickly gained attention online, with many social media users praising the calm and respectful manner in which Nautiyal addressed the issue.
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Food Authority Advises No-Plastic, Eco-Friendly Packaging For Paan Masala
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has issued a draft notification proposing certain amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, with specific reference to packaging practices for pan masala.
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Viral Video: Foreign Tourist Shows Trash Piles On Mahabalipuram Beach, With A Note For Visitors
In a now viral post, a foreign traveller shows litter on Mahabalipuram Beach. He requests travellers to respect the Earth and pick up their trash.
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Away From Home, Manipuri Students Lead Clean-Up Drive In Dehradun: "Our Responsibility To Bring Positive Change"
The idea for the drive came from a student who runs an environmental group called 'For Better Kangleipak' back in Manipur.
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Shocking Visuals From Andaman Show Garbage-Strewn Roads, Internet Reacts: "Truly Heartbreaking"
The post ignited a debate regarding the failure of tourism management and the lack of environmental accountability among both authorities and visitors.
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Is Your Food Safe In Black Plastic Containers Used For Delivery? An Expert Breaks It Down
Those black plastic boxes your takeout comes in may not be as harmless as they seem. An expert breaks down how they can affect your food, especially when used for hot or acidic dishes.
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Are Silicone Lids Safe For Food Storage? Here's What You Should Know
Silicone lids have become a kitchen favourite for sealing leftovers, organising meal prep and replacing disposable wraps in everyday cooking routines.
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'This Is Disturbing': Plastic Found In Elephant Dung Raises Pollution Concerns
A viral video reveals plastic waste inside elephant dung in Karnataka's Brahmagiri hills, raising concerns about pollution impacting wildlife habitats.
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Health Impacts Due To Plastics Worldwide May Double By 2040: Report
Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world's plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016.
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Garbage From Thailand, Myanmar And Malaysia Found On Andaman Beach, Video Sparks Outrage
Plastic waste from Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Myanmar, has been found on Andaman Island beaches, highlighting the extent of water pollution.
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Video Showing Garbage Dump At 13,000 Feet In Himachal Pradesh Sparks Outrage Online
Himachal Pradeshs Manimahesh Yatra pilgrimage site is shown littered with plastic waste in a viral video, leading to public criticism of tourists and authorities.
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Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers
Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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Forest Officer Slams Tourists For Littering Himachal Hills. Tips For Proper Waste Disposal
"The mountains are calling to clean up the mess we left behind," an Instagram user commented on the IFS officer's post.
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Bengaluru Scales Up Low-Value Plastic Segregation, Cement Factories To Reuse
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has significantly scaled up the segregation of low-value plastic (LVP) as part of its efforts to improve waste management and reduce landfill dependency in the city.
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India’s ‘Mini Switzerland’ Is Actually A Dump Site, Viral X Post Exposes Garbage Problem Of Khajjiar
A recent video showed that the entire backside of Khajjiar Valley was filled with plastic bottles, food wrappers and other types of waste.
-
Man Confronts Tourists For Throwing Plastic Waste On Mussoorie Route, Video Goes Viral
The video quickly gained attention online, with many social media users praising the calm and respectful manner in which Nautiyal addressed the issue.
-
Food Authority Advises No-Plastic, Eco-Friendly Packaging For Paan Masala
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has issued a draft notification proposing certain amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, with specific reference to packaging practices for pan masala.
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Viral Video: Foreign Tourist Shows Trash Piles On Mahabalipuram Beach, With A Note For Visitors
In a now viral post, a foreign traveller shows litter on Mahabalipuram Beach. He requests travellers to respect the Earth and pick up their trash.
-
Away From Home, Manipuri Students Lead Clean-Up Drive In Dehradun: "Our Responsibility To Bring Positive Change"
The idea for the drive came from a student who runs an environmental group called 'For Better Kangleipak' back in Manipur.
-
Shocking Visuals From Andaman Show Garbage-Strewn Roads, Internet Reacts: "Truly Heartbreaking"
The post ignited a debate regarding the failure of tourism management and the lack of environmental accountability among both authorities and visitors.
-
Is Your Food Safe In Black Plastic Containers Used For Delivery? An Expert Breaks It Down
Those black plastic boxes your takeout comes in may not be as harmless as they seem. An expert breaks down how they can affect your food, especially when used for hot or acidic dishes.
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Are Silicone Lids Safe For Food Storage? Here's What You Should Know
Silicone lids have become a kitchen favourite for sealing leftovers, organising meal prep and replacing disposable wraps in everyday cooking routines.
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'This Is Disturbing': Plastic Found In Elephant Dung Raises Pollution Concerns
A viral video reveals plastic waste inside elephant dung in Karnataka's Brahmagiri hills, raising concerns about pollution impacting wildlife habitats.
-
Health Impacts Due To Plastics Worldwide May Double By 2040: Report
Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world's plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016.
-
Garbage From Thailand, Myanmar And Malaysia Found On Andaman Beach, Video Sparks Outrage
Plastic waste from Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Myanmar, has been found on Andaman Island beaches, highlighting the extent of water pollution.
-
Video Showing Garbage Dump At 13,000 Feet In Himachal Pradesh Sparks Outrage Online
Himachal Pradeshs Manimahesh Yatra pilgrimage site is shown littered with plastic waste in a viral video, leading to public criticism of tourists and authorities.
-
Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers
Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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Forest Officer Slams Tourists For Littering Himachal Hills. Tips For Proper Waste Disposal
"The mountains are calling to clean up the mess we left behind," an Instagram user commented on the IFS officer's post.
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Bengaluru Scales Up Low-Value Plastic Segregation, Cement Factories To Reuse
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has significantly scaled up the segregation of low-value plastic (LVP) as part of its efforts to improve waste management and reduce landfill dependency in the city.
