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Meghalaya Durga Puja committees urged to shun plastic
India | October 03, 2019 10:37 ISTThe Central Puja Committee (CPC) of Meghalaya has issued an advisory to all the Durga Puja committees in the state asking them to shun the use of plastic during the festivities.
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IIT Delhi successfully produces diesel from single-use plastic
Science | September 26, 2019 16:35 ISTAmid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission to eradicate plastic use, Nagpur's Uma Diwedi has successfully converted single-use plastics and other such junks into diesel.
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5 plastic items you can get rid of from your house
Lifestyle | September 17, 2019 22:43 ISTPlastic is dangerous and it is in your hands how you can protect yourself and the future generations from the harmful effects. Start ditching these 5 plastic products from your household and see the difference.
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Microplastics are harming drinking our water: Study
Health | September 10, 2019 13:45 ISTResearchers have found plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems.
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Amazon India aims to eliminate single-use plastic packaging by June 2020
Business | September 04, 2019 13:29 ISTAmazon, which is locked in an intense battle for market leadership against Walmart-owned Flipkart, said less than seven per cent of the packaging in Amazon fulfilment centres (FCs or warehouses) now is single-use plastic in nature.
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Shocking! Dead whale found washed up in Philippines with 40kg of plastic in its stomach
Trending | March 19, 2019 12:06 ISTThe images of the dead whale show endless piles of plastic bags from the inside of the animal. The biologists who conducted the autopsy said it was the most plastic they have ever seen in a whale.
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Plastic chemical affects ovarian function: Study
Health | February 15, 2019 8:38 ISTThe researchers believe their findings are particularly relevant since there are implications for both foetal and women's health.
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Don't use single-use plastic for LS poll preparations, Environment Ministry asks states, UTs
January 22, 2019 14:14 ISTExpressing concern over the rise in the amount of plastic entering oceans and seas, the secretary said marine litter is harmful for marine ecosystem, bio-diversity and potentially human health and there was need for a strategic approach to manage plastic waste.
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Researchers develop new process to make 'sustainable' plastics
Lifestyle | December 26, 2018 6:30 ISTThe new study could revolutionise the world's efforts to clean the oceans, without affecting arable land and without using fresh water.
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Plastic in salt we consume? IIT Bombay's startling revelation in new study
Science | September 03, 2018 19:48 ISTThe two-member team of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, who conducted the study, found 626 microplastic particles in the tested samples.
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Kajol: We should say no to plastic
Entertainment | June 22, 2018 21:02 ISTIn an event, Kajol was seen urging people to not to use plastic and save the environment.
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Ban plastic in campus premises, UGC directs universities
India | May 19, 2018 14:36 ISTThe commission has also asked varsities to conduct networking activities on mass awareness on disposal of plastic and cleanliness drives under the Swachh Bharat Mission in municipalities.
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Caution! The plastic water bottles which you re-use are having more bacteria than a TOILET SEAT!
Lifestyle | June 28, 2017 14:45 ISTReusing plastic bottles? Think about it again as it might have more bacteria than a toilet seat!
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To protect cows, Madhya Pradesh govt bans plastic/polythene bags from May 1
India | April 11, 2017 17:34 ISTMadhya Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a ban on plastic/polythene carry bags across the state from 1 saying its consumption results in large number of cow deaths.
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Researchers develop environment-friendly plastic solar cells using food addictive
Lifestyle | October 03, 2016 10:57 ISTEnvironment-friendly plastic solar cells using a food addictive that can be manufactured at room temperature is developed by researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The efficient, semi-printed solar cells
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Plastic controversy! Emraan Hashmi opens up about his silent war with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Bollywood | September 04, 2016 13:41 ISTBollywood actor Emraan Hashmi opened up about his tiff with beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan over his ‘plastic’ remark on her.
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NGT seeks Centre's response on plea for ban on micro-plastics
India | March 13, 2016 9:30 ISTNew Delhi :The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking ban on use of micro-plastics in cosmetic and bodycare products in India alleging their use is extremely dangerous for
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Tripura bans plastic bags
India | July 14, 2015 14:50 ISTAgartala: Tripura has imposed a total ban on the use, manufacture,import, storage and sale of plastic bags in the state in view of its harmful effect on the environment, official said here on Tuesday. The decision
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Goa to ban plastic items from government offices
India | June 24, 2015 10:53 ISTPanaji: Plastic cups and other plastic cutlery will soon be banned from Goa government offices and functions conducted by the state government.A circular to the effect will be issued later this week, a senior government
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Kylie Jenner finally opens up on plastic surgery
Lifestyle | January 08, 2015 13:01 ISTLos Angeles: Reality TV star Kylie Jenner wants fans to stop speculating about whether she's had plastic surgery.Kylie, who graces the February cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, has addressed what it is like growing up in
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