Acccording to the report released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), India has lost 87 billion U.S. dollars last year due to natural disasters such as tropical cyclones, floods and droughts.
Category: Eco Watch
The EV Revolution has started, But what happens to the Old Batteries?
When an EV battery reaches the end of its useful first life, manufacturers have three options: they can dispose of it, recycle the valuable metals, or reuse it.
Solar Diyas: Are they really green?
Rows of lamps are lit inside and outside homes and buildings on the occasion of Diwali. Diyas are traditionally used for this purpose. Solar Diya are emerging and claimed to be more eco-friendly when compared to the traditional diyas.
Land Degradation: A Serious Threat to India’s Food Security and Climate Change
Nearly 30% land in India, as much as the area of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra put together, has been degraded. Read more to get insights on causes of land degradation, consequences and restoration methods.
Eco-friendly Brand ‘Beej’ Is Leading the Fashion Industry Away from Leather to Sustainable Alternatives
Learn more about India's sustainable fashion brand 'Beej' and its vivacious founder, who set up an eco-friendly startup during the pandemic.
Polluter Pays 2.0: How Carbon Credits Can Mitigate Climate Change and Incentivize Renewable Energy
How can carbon credits help offset the looming crisis of global warming and climate change? Learn more in this explainer on carbon credits.
Pinky Maheshwari, founder of Surprise Someone, is leading the sustainable revolution by creating paper out of waste cotton
A mom and business owner, Pinky Maheshwari's 'Surprise Someone' is saving the environment and empowering women
How Indore Became India’s Cleanest City for Four Years in a Row
Read the exceptional story of Indore as it managed to clear about 13 lakh tonnes of garbage from 10 acres of landfill in just 6 month
IIT Delhi Researchers Develop Zero-Emission Technology to Manage and Recycle E-Waste
Team of researchers led by Prof. K. K. Pant in the Catalytic Reaction Engineering Laboratory at Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Delhi has develop zero-emission technology to manage and recycle E-waste to wealth.