A review of recent science shows the impact of human food waste on a variety of wildlife ecosystems around the world.
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India Uses Plastic Waste In New Road Construction
Indian roads will have some plastic waste in them, as the country’s Supreme Court has ordered such recycling of this waste stream.
Waste Water Treatment With Corn Cobs: A Google Science Fair Winner
Google Science Fair Community Impact Award winner Lalita Praside Sripada Srisai developed waste water treatment technology with waste corn cobs.
One Cause Of Global Warming That Gets Overlooked: Food Waste
Most of us don’t think of food waste as a cause of global warming, but it’s a significant one that also contributes to world hunger.
Fighting Food Waste In India And Pakistan: The Robin Hood Army
Food waste in India and Pakistan is greater than you might expect, and new organization Robin Hood Army moves edible food from restaurants to hungry people.
Clean Drinking Water Just One Benefit Of Better Toilets [Video]
If you ran across someone defecating in the street, you’d probably call the police (and get a response from them). In India, however, this is a very common practice in [ … ]
Turning Rice Straw Into Sustainable Materials For Building
Rice straw, an agricultural byproduct often burned as waste, is now being used to create sustainable materials for home and shelter building.
15 Things You Can Do with Used Tea Bags
Don’t toss those used tea bags after making your tea – there are all sorts of things you can do with them! From cleaning to freshening your breath…
Poop to Profit: Turning Animal & Plant Waste into Useful Materials
Two social enterprises in India are putting the very poor to work by reclaiming fallen palm leaves and animal poop, and using them as raw materials.
Solar Power in India: Making it Affordable for People without Electricity
Electricity is a basic necessity for prosperity, and a small company wants to create opportunity through affordable solar power in India.
Solar News Roundup
News of recent solar business expansions and installations around the world…
Oil Pulling: All-Natural Healing Therapy or Another Health Craze?
Writerβs Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before attempting oil pulling therapy to ensure itβs safe for you. The other day a friend asked if Iβd given the latest trend [ … ]
US – India: Dealing With Monsoon Failure
By Lester R. Brown The scene plays out in India. At a reception, I met the head of Indian operations for Esso (now ExxonMobil). When I asked him how business [ … ]