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  Study says eating from plastic takeout containers can increase your risk of heart failure

  Health | February 19, 2025 21:15 IST

  A new study revealed that eating from plastic takeout containers can increase the risk of congestive heart failure. Chinese researchers conducted a peer-reviewed study wherein they examined the link between plastic chemicals and heart health. Read on to know more.

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  Plastic vs Bamboo: Which toothbrush is better for cleaning teeth?

  Lifestyle | February 13, 2025 11:51 IST

  Make the switch to a sustainable smile! Know the pros and cons of plastic and bamboo toothbrushes. Find out which one comes out on top for cleaning your teeth effectively and eco-friendly.

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  FACT CHECK: Plastic wheat being made in factory! Viral video claim turns out to be misleading

  Fact Check | July 08, 2024 23:25 IST

  A video has been going viral on social media for the past several months. In this video, it is being said that now plastic wheat is being made in the factory. India TV's fact-check team has investigated this viral video.

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  Madhya Pradesh: Hotel management institute in Indore prepares edible crockery to replace plastic

  Madhya Pradesh | January 10, 2024 14:04 IST

  The institute claims it will help people to choose alternatives to plastic and using edible crockery will also improve their health too. Besides, it can be easily destroyed if not eaten and the remains will work as fertiliser.

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  Toxic chemical in plastics, dyes driving cancers in women, finds study

  Health | September 18, 2023 20:27 IST

  Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals like PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) and BPA (phenols) found in everyday use products like plastics, nonstick cookware, and dyes, which can play role in causing different kinds of cancers in women.

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  Paper cups as toxic as plastic ones when they end up in nature, finds study

  Health | August 26, 2023 23:34 IST

  Paper cups are no alternative to plastic cups to avoid toxic chemicals, as the latte coffee you take with you in a paper cup can also harm living organisms if it ends up in nature.

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  Odisha: Doctors remove 30-kg of plastic from stomach of cow in four-hour-long operation

  India | August 03, 2023 16:40 IST

  Odisha: The 10-year-old cow, which used to feed on leftovers dumped in polythene bags by people, ended up with its stomach full of plastic.

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  Punjab to ban single use plastic from July

  India | June 05, 2022 17:33 IST

  During a virtual state-level function to mark World Environment Day 2022, Science, Technology and Environment Secretary Rahul Tewari announced the decision for protecting the environment.

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  Scientists now detect microplastics in lungs after cosmetics, blood

  Science | April 10, 2022 14:52 IST

  Micro-plastic pollution is one of the most crucial environmental issues in recent times. The latest finding comes after two major studies, published last month, showed the presence of microplastics in cosmetic products and in human bloodstream in detectable levels.

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  Dehradun to now impose fine on those burning plastic, garbage in open

  India | November 21, 2021 13:59 IST

  DM has directed the Municipal Corporation and the concerned departments to make challans against those who burn garbage in the open.

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  Health tip: Replace plastic dishes and utensils with steel, glass or copper

  Health | October 05, 2021 12:53 IST

  While we pay attention to our health by eating healthy, it's also important to be mindful of what we eat from and ensure our cooking, consumption and storage utensils are safe, sustainable and eco-friendly.  

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  Using plastic waste, India constructed 703 km of highways

  India | July 29, 2021 22:10 IST

  Use of plastic waste in the construction of road protects the environment from adverse impact of waste plastic. Plastic roads consist of 6-8 per cent plastic, while 92-94 per cent is bitumen.

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  Delhi artist turns plastic waste into stunning artworks

  News | July 04, 2021 20:40 IST

  A Delhi-based artist Manveer Singh recycles plastic waste into stunning artworks.

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  Maharashtra: Exchange plastic waste for food coupons in KDMC

  India | December 20, 2020 14:41 IST

  In a bid to encourage citizens towards proper disposal of plastic waste, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation here has introduced a scheme of giving food coupons to people on collection of 5 kg of such waste.

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  Mangaluru organisation constructs house using recycled plastic

  News | November 14, 2020 10:26 IST

  A Mangaluru based organization, Plastic for Change India Foundation, has made a house using discarded plastic material.

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  Recycle industry at verge of bankruptcy as shipments stuck at ports, charges build up

  Business | May 11, 2020 22:24 IST

  Once-booming material recycling industry has come to a standstill after the lockdown, bringing thousands of traders to the brink of bankruptcy as they face mounting levies from shipping liners and freight stations for stuck containers

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  Coronavirus: COVID-19 virus stays for 3 days on plastic and stainless steel

  Health | March 21, 2020 21:02 IST

  People may acquire the coronavirus through the air and after touching contaminated objects and this is the reason new cases are soaring globally.

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  Mumbai-based artist creates mosaic portrait of Shivaji Maharaj using plastic beads

  News | March 12, 2020 10:58 IST

  An artist and animation professional has created a portrait of Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary.

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  Bouquet with plastic wrapping 'costs' civic official Rs 5,000

  India | December 09, 2019 17:16 IST

  A civic official in Maharashtra's Aurangabad city, who went to greet the new municipal commissioner on taking charge on Monday, ended up receiving a Rs 5,000 fine as his welcome bouquet had plastic wrapping. 

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  Single use plastics: Source, impact and control of microfibres

  Lifestyle | October 16, 2019 19:11 IST

  More than 60 per cent of clothing in use these days includes synthetic fabrics, and that market share is growing fast, adding on to pollution caused by microfibres.