The whole world is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed nearly 38,000 lives and infected 784,000 people worldwide. The virus has infected over 1,300 people with 45 dead in India so far. As the health experts are toiling to find a cure, IIT
Determined on their target to curtail the plastic that overflow into oceans by 80 percent in the next few years, Dutch non-profit organization, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) recently launched a solar-powered device that is said to help the company achieve this ambitious goal. The organization
It’s no secret that human actions have mostly harmed the ecosystems and put the planet and its other inhabitants in jeopardy. The average global temperature is constantly increasing, wildlife is getting destroyed, and climate is changing its patterns rather peculiarly – and all owing to
The coronavirus outbreak has been chaotic and disruptive for mankind, but it has helped nature revive itself and reclaim back its space. People all across the world have reported sightings of wildlife around them. According to the Forest Department, over 70,000 Olive Ridley arrived to
Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattanik has been spreading awareness on various concerning matters through his sand art. The Puri Beach in Odisha, India has witnessed many sand sculptures by Sudarsan Pattnaik on COVID-19. Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged him for his
Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt. Ltd., has become the first molecular diagnostic company to develop the first Made in India COVID-19 coronavirus testing kit. The company has recently announced that it is ready with the first batch of test kits and will soon begin the
As the borders close and public places shut down amidst the current coronavirus outbreak, a group of Buddhist monks near Bangkok has turned to their faith in order to help contain the spread of the virus. They have been making face masks from recycled plastic
The whole world is grappling with the fast spreading COVID-19 coronavirus that emerged in China in December 2019. The virus has managed to infect nearly 425,000 people worldwide and has killed nearly 19,000 people. Countries are putting millions of people under quarantines and, to curb
We often throw out things when they are no longer of use to us. Well, that’s how it works. But, most of the time, things like wood, metal, plastic, and cloth – can be given a new lease of life by upcycling discarded waste. Recycling
Danish toy-maker LEGO has recently announced its target to become “green” by adopting sustainable manufacturing in order to prevent the environment from the harmful effects of plastic pollution. Famous for its multi-colored plastic building blocks, the company has made a commitment to produce 100 percent