Paper Consumption also contributes to Environment Damage, it is time to re-look. — Newspapers, school books, work documents, letters, and reading books — are ubiquitous items in our lives. One thing which is common in these items is the usage of paper. Paper is one of the most significant discoveries that happened to humanity. However, an aspect that is somehow missed in our…

Pokhra in Nepal is not just for Mountaineers. It should be on the bucket list of every environment-conscious traveler. — If you speak about Nepal, a couple of things immediately pop up, Mt. Everest and the country’s capital Kathmandu. No doubt, witnessing Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest mountain is on everyone’s travel wishlist and the easiest way to get there is via Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. …

Why has this invisible gas been given so many colors — Hydrogen is one of the most abundant chemical elements found in our environment. The majority of hydrogen is found in water, plants, and other living things. Therefore Hydrogen needs to be extracted from its source to use for any practical purpose. Hydrogen can be produced using several ways and even…

Cement, one of the most common raw materials used in the construction industry is also one of the highest contributors to carbon emissions. Cement is made by crushing up a sedimentary rock called limestone and then heating it at high temperatures, which is produced by burning coal. The process produces…

Why is it important to know about light pollution — As a kid, I remember many occasions in peak summers when our family slept on the terrace, and one of the fun activities my siblings and I used to indulge in was to count stars. I don’t recall the exact number of stars we were able to count, but it…

Innovative products boosting farmers' income While modern agriculture has given us a lot in terms of productivity and high yield, it has created its own set of problems, one of which is crop stubble. …

Indian Stocks to invest for sustainable investing — If you are one of those looking for sustainable investments in Indian companies, we have listed a few green companies in India that are listed on stock exchanges — National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Adani Green Adani Green Energy Limited is the world’s leading green energy company…

Companies that create seaweed plastic alternatives — In 1862 English metallurgist Alexander Parkes developed the first man-made plastic from cellulose. After 45 years in 1907, the first fossil-fuel plastic was produced using formaldehyde and coal byproducts. Over the years, the plastic discovery was heralded as an innovation, plastic packaging was given a red carpet welcome and became…