Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is growing rapidly in India. Various incentives from the central and state governments, increasing charging stations, and a penchant for eco-friendly travel are attracting people to buy EVs. However, a major hurdle still lies ahead for the high initial cost. Typically, the price of an EV is still much higher […]
India is slowly moving towards a new energy revolution. The country is focusing on reducing pollution and its dependence on fossil fuels. This transformation is compressed biogas (CBG), an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative fuel. Produced using materials such as agricultural waste, animal dung, and food waste. This fuel is equally effective for strengthening the […]
Recover Metals from E-Waste Computers, mobile phones, televisions, and copiers become useless after a few years of use. They become e-waste or electronic waste. Today, e-waste has become a big problem around the world. It has released toxic substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium, and precious metals like copper, silver, gold, and palladium. If these […]
Ice creams offer joy that knows no bounds. From summer to monsoon and even winter, ice cream is a perfect treat that nobody misses, even at random gatherings, occasions and on festivities. Though this food delicacy is a consumable product of choice, it remains in massive demand throughout all seasons, and so does the ice […]
Asbestos is a cluster of six naturally occurring silicate minerals comprising microscopic, thin fibres. The mineral is famous for offering chemical and heat resistance, strength and fireproofing. Due to all these, asbestos was a popular additive to various products. The naturally occurring mineral was once famous as magic for humankind. But later, it was tagged […]
Shopping malls and commercial/housing are rapidly acquiring a central stage in urban India. Demand graphs for shopping mall space in India are lucrative. These establishments offer consumers the benefit of selecting from a myriad of choices of merchandise spread across various categories. But lately, shopping malls have become more than just avenues for conducting business […]
A heavy metal, lead finds usage in a majority of things. About 70% of the lead globally is used for manufacturing lead-acid batteries (LABs). These batteries go into power back-ups and automobiles. Lead-acid batteries are generally preferred because these tend to be the most recycled consumer product. Around ninety-eight per cent of all battery lead […]
Pesticides making business is undoubtedly essential. Pesticides are indeed a boon for farmers as they help protect crops from diseases, pests and weeds and grow more food on less land. These also help in boosting productivity per hectare. Just as people require medicine when ill, plants need pesticides when affected by pests, diseases or weeds. […]
Over time, the world has witnessed many principles like the polluter Pays Principle (PPP)and ‘Precautionary Principle. Needless to say, these are not just principles but constitutional mandates aiming to control environmental degradation. Talking specifically about the PPP, it was incepted in economic discussions on surmising responsibility for costs resulting from pollution. The cost is referred […]
Overview of the sanitary napkin business in India Over time, the Menstrual Hygiene Alliance of India (MHAI) has evaluated that there are around 336 million menstruating women in India. Out of which, 36 per cent use disposable sanitary napkins — that sums up to 121 million women. Now suppose a woman uses eight disposable pads […]