Apple is hosting the #AppleEvent today wherein they are set to launch the iPhone 13 and Series 7 of Apple watch. Thus, I thought of re-visiting iPhone 12 and appreciate the sustainability steps taken up by Apple. Dear Readers, do go through the above infographic and let me know your viewpoints in the Comments section. … Continue reading Apple iPhone 12 – A Sustainable Smart Phone?
Category: Plastic Waste
Global Plastic Waste Contributors
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Per Capita Plastic Waste Generated in Indian States & UTs
Dear readers, even though the data seems simple, it is not readily available. This data is generated based on the extrapolated population of the Indian state or union territory and the latest plastic waste annual report of GOI. Certain calculation assumptions As per GOI, last census was conducted in the year 2011, so I have … Continue reading Per Capita Plastic Waste Generated in Indian States & UTs
Top 5 Indian states generate 1000 times more plastic waste than bottom 5
Plastic Credit System
Plastic Waste Plastic waste is generally understood as the accumulation of plastic objects such as plastic bottles, plastic bags, plastic electronic items, etc. in the Earth’s atmosphere which is adversely affecting its wildlife, habitat, and human beings.It is one of the very important environmental issue and is largely noticeable in developing African and Asian countries … Continue reading Plastic Credit System
We have reached the moon and so has plastic!
Development of ballistic missiles by Germany during World War II brought in the concept of launching vehicles in the space which also fueled a space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Whereas, in the 20th century space exploration became a reality enabling the development of rockets powerful enough to overcome the force … Continue reading We have reached the moon and so has plastic!
Kya Aapke Namak Mein Microplastics Hain??! (Does Your Salt Contain Microplastics??!!)
Even though plastics have existed for only about a century, its products have spread around the globe. Latest findings estimate that every year about 13 million ton plastic waste is discarded in the oceans. This marine plastic wastes have not only created global environmental problems but are also found to have adverse effect on economy, … Continue reading Kya Aapke Namak Mein Microplastics Hain??! (Does Your Salt Contain Microplastics??!!)
Waste Plastics can Improve the Performance of Soil !
Some of the soil types found in nature are listed below: Sandy soil: Contains small particles of weathered rock, as it’s formed by disintegration of granite, limestone and quartz type of rocks.Silt Soil: Contains smaller particles compared to the sandy soil, and is more fertile compared to other soil types.Clay Soil: Contains particles of smallest … Continue reading Waste Plastics can Improve the Performance of Soil !