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World Environment Day: Meet the sustainability champions of Bengaluru inspiring a greener future

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[ad_1] In the bustling city of Bengaluru, where urban growth and development often take centre stage, a silent revolution is underway. A growing number of individuals have emerged as passionate advocates for sustainability, dedicating their time, energy, and resources to create positive change within their communities. From eco-entrepreneurs to e-waste artists, these individuals have embraced […]

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On designer Rema Kumar’s upcoming exhibition in Chennai

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[ad_1] From Rema Kumar’s collection | Photo Credit: Shrikant Narayan Arora In 2021, textile designer Rema Kumar was approached by Madhavi Katuri (a friend who heads an NGO working with senior citizens) to upcycle a 70+ year old soft muslin saree from the pre-partition days. “It had simple scallop embroidery along its edges that was […]

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How to donate your old clothes to upcycling organisations this festive season

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[ad_1] Have too many clothes you don’t wear? Give them a second lease of life this festive season by sending them to upcycling organisations Have too many clothes you don’t wear? Give them a second lease of life this festive season by sending them to upcycling organisations Did you know that every year, over 1 million tonnes […]

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Researchers recycle CDs by turning them into inexpensive flexible biosensors

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[ad_1] Researchers from Binghamton University in New York have found a way to put old CDs to good use: they have found a method to turn them into flexible biosensors that are easy and inexpensive to manufacture. The research has been published in Nature Communications and shows how the thin metallic layer on a gold […]

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