India is a land of festivals. Indian culture includes lights during Diwali, colors during Holi, processions during Ganesh Chaturthi and dancing during Navratri. They also unite families and communities and can be used to build a sense of belonging, delight and celebration. Nevertheless, festivals also produce a significant amount of waste, which is mostly plastic. […]
Plastic has moved past the realm of mere convenience — it has grown into a global problem that spans industries from food service to fashion, agriculture to health care. For several years, compostable bags have been an effective, visible substitute for single-use plastic. Yet compostable technology is moving beyond the bag. New materials, innovative manufacturing […]
India is full of richness, from varied cuisines and vibrant festivals to crowded markets. However, an unpleasant challenge exists beneath this vibrancy – food waste. The Food Waste Index Report from the United Nations indicates that India wastes 68 million tonnes of food a year. This is very concerning, especially for a country that has […]
India is a country of faiths, traditions, and colorful celebrations. So daily, thousands of believers visit temples, mosques, gurudwaras, and other places of worship, with offerings – flowers, fruits, coconuts, sweets, and other things carried or wrapped in bags. The act of offering is sacred, but unfortunately, many believers add to humanity’s earthly problem of […]
Festivals and large gatherings are central to the cultural identity of India. They unite groups of people to celebrate. Festivities, such as Diwali, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Holi, cause a lot of waste, particularly from single-use plastics. Dr. Earth, a top-tier eco-friendly brand, a regarded leader and large supplier to the Indian market, has […]
Cities in India are growing faster than ever in population, energy use, and unfortunately, waste. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi: each city produces thousands of tonnes of municipal solid waste each day. A large chunk of that waste is single-use plastics: carry bags, food wrappers, inner liners, courier mailers. These items choke drains, contaminate recyclables, crowd landfills, […]
Pet parents know the daily routine—take pets for a walk, clean up after them, and toss the waste away. But have you ever stopped and thought about the bag you are using to scoop? Chances are, it’s a thin plastic bag. Convenient? Yes. Harmless? No way. Plastic pet waste bags are one of the most […]
Plastic is all over the place, in the classrooms, in offices, in the cafeteria, and in bins in the corridors. It is convenient, cheap, and is now a part of our daily life. What it really costs is blocked drains, contaminated rivers, poor soil, and landfills. In the case of schools, colleges, and offices, plastic […]
When the Government of India started the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in 2014, it wasn’t just a cleanliness campaign. Since 2014, we have lots of people clean up through various cleanliness drives, schools making students aware of cleanliness, municipalities making strides in waste management, brands offering eco-friendly alternatives and solutions, etc. The one persistent challenge […]
Compostable bags are one of the best options to decrease pollution caused by single-use plastic. These bags are compostable because they will break down naturally and then return back to the earth — no bad residue left behind! However, there is a catch: compostable bags are only useful and can only serve their purpose if […]
