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Bio-based coatings: Path to plastic-free packaging

Need to reduce plastic usage
climate change
Published on Jul 03, 2026 03:35 pm IST

UK surgeon explains if microplastics increase colon cancer risk…

Microplastics are yet to be established as a cause for colon cancer, shares Dr Rajan.
health
Published on Apr 30, 2026 02:18 pm IST

Microplastics found in colon cancer cells? Here are 7 ways to reduce exposure

Did you know microplastics have been found in colon cancer cells?
health
Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:54 pm IST

Can heating food in microwave increase cancer risk? Raipur oncologist explains

Used with the right utensil, microwave ovens do not increase the risk of cancer, shares Dr Sharma.
health
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 07:44 pm IST

Doctor warns against storing food in black plastic containers: Here's why

Are these black plastic containers safe for storing hot food? Read more to find out!
health
Published on Feb 20, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Chennai surgeon reveals real reason she banned these 5 things at her home

Plastic chopping boards might be causing more harm than good. Dr Mrinalini suggests swapping them out for wooden boards to reduce microplastic exposure and potential health risks. (Freepik)
health
Published on Feb 08, 2026 05:59 am IST

Raipur cancer surgeon explains how to use plastics safely in home and kitchen

Plastic from bottle starts leaching into water as the bottle gets old and the outer protective layer wears off.
health
Updated on Jan 07, 2026 05:59 pm IST

11-year-old performs Bharatanatyam 20 ft underwater to highlight plastic problem

A video of her dancing underwater shared by Shubham Bhardwaj went viral.
trending
Published on Dec 24, 2025 01:44 pm IST

Nutritionist explains why you shouldn't drink coffee from disposable paper cups

Drinking coffee in paper cups can be dangerous because of the microplastics entering your body.
health
Updated on Nov 20, 2025 03:02 pm IST

Serbian man spots BMW amidst garbage on Indian street. Video

A Serbian man’s viral video showed a BMW parked amid garbage in India.
trending
Published on Oct 26, 2025 04:03 pm IST

Doctor reveals disturbing link between microplastics and how humans age

Microplastics are everywhere - even inside your body!
health
Published on Oct 22, 2025 11:44 am IST

Cheese lovers beware! Study finds microplastics in dairy products

Microplastics enter the food chain through various pathways
health
Published on Oct 16, 2025 09:35 pm IST

New study reveals shocking side effects of single-use plastic water bottles

Latest study reveals Plastic bottle water side effects and risks
us
Published on Sept 20, 2025 12:03 am IST

Man finds intact jaljira packet from 1997 while fixing pipeline. Watch

An Instagram video showed a 1997 jaljira packet found intact.
trending
Published on Sept 05, 2025 05:31 pm IST

Julian Brown tests machine that 'turns' plastic into fuel after ‘disappearance’

Julian Brown's successful test run comes after there were speculations about his disappearance when he unexpectedly vanished from social media.
us
Published on Aug 17, 2025 06:46 am IST

‘Microplastic pakode’: Internet horrified as vendor dips plastic in boiling oil

A viral Instagram video of a Ludhiana vendor dipping plastic in hot oil for pakode sparked widespread outrage.
trending
Updated on Aug 07, 2025 05:59 pm IST

IITM researchers develop agri-waste-based packaging solution to cut plastic use

IIT Madras has developed an agriculture waste-based packaging material that can eliminate the use of plastic in packaging. (HT file)
news
Updated on Aug 02, 2025 07:40 pm IST

How India can turn trash into GDP

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GDP
climate change
Published on Jun 05, 2025 06:38 pm IST

Waste to worth: Rural India’s plastic challenge

PREMIUM
Plastic pollution (Reuters)
climate change
Published on Jun 05, 2025 06:41 pm IST

Plastic pollution and the uneven burden of compliance

PREMIUM
Plastic Pollution (Manvender Vashist/PTI Photo) (PTI6_4_2018_000142A) (PTI)
climate change
Published on Jun 05, 2025 06:42 pm IST

No more plastics please

PREMIUM
Plastic
climate change
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 06:44 pm IST

The danger of heart disease death is hiding in your daily items: Study exposes

According to a new study, we have more reasons to abandon the use of plastic in common household items.
health
Published on May 05, 2025 03:40 pm IST

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it

A Cora Ball, a laundry ball that can be tossed into the washer to cut down on clothes banging into each other, is tossed into the washing machine.
fashion
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:56 pm IST

Scientifically Speaking: How bacteria might help solve our plastic problem

The engineered bacteria became highly effective chemical producers, incorporating amino acid building blocks into plastic polymer chains. (Representational image)
opinion
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 02:48 pm IST

Can microplastic fuel antibiotic resistance? Study answers

The rate of antibiotic resistance on the microplastic is high compared to other materials.
health
Published on Mar 18, 2025 12:44 pm IST

Trump declares 'back to plastic' as he bans paper straws in federal agencies

Paper straws "don't work" and don't last long, according to President Donald Trump, who announced on Monday that he is outlawing their usage at the federal level. Rather, he wants the government to switch to plastic completely.
world news
Published on Feb 11, 2025 01:43 pm IST

Plastic pollution could be the silent cause of preterm births? New study answers

Microplastics are everywhere and now they might be shortening pregnancies.
health
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 06:14 pm IST

Miscarriage to PCOS risk, how frequent use of plastic impacts female fertility

Plastics are commonly used daily in everything from packaging to household items. However, their frequent use comes with hidden dangers to the reproductive health of women. (Representative picture: Freepik)
health
Published on Jan 23, 2025 04:23 pm IST

Nanoplastics can make you anxious: Study shows impact on mood and behaviour

Nanoplastics when found in the brain's dopamine-related areas like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala can make one anxious.
health
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 12:34 pm IST

India emerges as the largest plastic polluter globally

Waste collection is a major problem in India.
health
Published on Sept 05, 2024 03:50 pm IST
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