E-waste is one of the fastest and exponentially growing waste streams because global consumer demand continues to increase day-by-day. As many parts of our expanding world cross over to the other side of the ‘Digital Divide,’ the contemporary consumer demands … Continued
Non-Renewable or finite resources are the natural energy sources that cannot be readily replaced by natural processes at a pace quick enough to keep up with their consumption. There are four major types of non-renewable resources: petroleum oil, natural gas, … Continued
What are Biodegradable Materials? • Biodegradable materials can be safely disposed in the natural environment. • They completely decompose and breakdown, in the presence of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi present in soil and water. • A good biodegradable material … Continued
Environment-friendly and -safe products are those which are made of naturally processed ingredients and do not contain any synthetic components. These products degrade or are broken down through bio-physiological and bio-chemical processes. Some kinds of organisms such as bacteria and … Continued
No doubt! Plastic has become the most abundant man-made material that is found all around the globe. Yet, we rarely stop and wonder how this material is affecting our planet. Plastics contribute to the environmental pollution and numerous health risks … Continued
“Global warming” refers to the rise in average temperature of the Earth’s climate system which is mainly caused by humans. It is the long-term heating of Earth’s surface observed since the pre-industrial period (between 1850 and 1900) due to human … Continued
Plastic pollution endangers the future of our planet. Since the invention of plastic, it took us mere 60 years to drown ourselves in plastic pollutants. The major factors that contribute to air pollution are fossil fuel combustion, chemical pesticide release, … Continued