Plastic
(Search results - 77)IndiaFeb 4, 2021, 5:26 PM IST
Pune’s Nandan shows how he effectively deals with plastic by recycling it
By recycling plastic, Pune’s Nandan has effectively dealt with its menace
IndiaDec 18, 2020, 3:55 PM IST
Effective way of getting rid of single-use plastic: UP government to use it in road construction
The Uttar Pradesh government has come up with a plan of getting single-use plastic by using it in the construction of roads
IndiaDec 13, 2020, 3:41 PM IST
Indian Railways to introduce kulhads in stations to move closer to plastic-free environment
With a view to moving closer to plastic-free environment, the Indian Railways has decided to serve tea in kulhads in all railway stations
IndiaSep 23, 2020, 7:01 PM IST
Converting adversity into opportunity: Here’s how Rajappan has been contributing for a better society
69-year-old Rajappan collects discarded plastic from Vembanad lake
IndiaNov 17, 2019, 5:46 PM IST
The Good Fight: Punjab farmers appreciated for not burning stubble; Karnataka temple goes plastic-free
On today's episode of The Good Fight on MyNation, we take a look at the farmers in Punjab's Pathankot who received appreciation for not burning stubble, and a temple in Karnataka that handed over cloth bags to devotees to put an end to the use of plastic.
PoliticsNov 12, 2019, 6:18 PM IST
Soon, You Can Sip Your Chai From Kulhad, Indian Railways To Re-Introduce Kulhad Scheme
Keeping the environment in mind, the Indian Railways has taken the decision to implement Kulhad scheme. From the new year, tea will be available in Kulhad instead of plastic at the Bhagalpur station of Bihar. In the first phase, it will be implemented as an experiment in Vikramshila Express and Later on, it will be implemented in other trains as well.
Lifestyle NewsOct 14, 2019, 7:30 PM IST
Climate Change: Five ways to reduce carbon footprint
This video explains the ways in which you can reduce your carbon footprint and keep the environment pollution-free.
IndiaOct 10, 2019, 12:07 PM IST
India's first 'Garbage Cafe' opens in Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur
Ambika Municipal Corporation has decided to provide breakfast for people in exchange for 1 kg of plastic, and lunch for every 500 grams
IndiaOct 8, 2019, 6:46 PM IST
PM Modi's Dussehra address: Must honour daughters, slay demons, pledge to end plastic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Dussehra event in New Delhi. While he spoke of furthering women empowerment as today is Vijaya Dashami, he also hailed the air warriors on Air Force Day. He ended the speech by urging all to take a pledge in saving water, conserving energy and ending plastic.
PoliticsOct 4, 2019, 7:19 PM IST
How Uttar Pradesh Government Is Dealing With Poor Management Of Plastic
After the ban on polythene, the Uttar Pradesh government is now aiming to ban packing materials. For not properly managing plastic waste around 83 multi-national companies have been fined more than Rs 40 crore by Pollution control boards. Watch the video to know more.
IndiaOct 2, 2019, 2:41 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh launches policy to buy back non-recyclable, single-use plastic waste
With single-use plastic banned in India, the Himachal Pradesh government has come up with a buy-back policy to help traders dispose of their old stock of the banned product
IndiaOct 2, 2019, 1:05 PM IST
Gandhi Jayanti: Rallies taken out across country, citizens pledge to make India single-use plastic free
On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the entire nation has joined hands with PM Modi's initiative of making India single-use plastic-free.
Lifestyle NewsOct 1, 2019, 5:47 PM IST
Gift yourself a salubrious environment by saying #NoToSingleUsePlastic
As #NoToSingleUsePlastic is trending on social media, here are the details of the dangerously increasing levels of production of plastic in the world. This information will surely shock you and stop you from using plastic.
IndiaSep 21, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
Plastic ban: What we need to learn from Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong in Meghalaya on cleanliness
A village in the state of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong, has made a name for itself in keeping its environment clean. The village was also praised by PM Narendra Modi in his radio address. Hill stations in the south can learn a lot in this regard.
IndiaSep 17, 2019, 1:47 PM IST
PM Modi hails abrogation of Article 370, discourages single-use plastic in birthday speech at Kevadia
September 17 marks Prime Minister Modi’s 69th birthday. He addressed a gathering at his home town in Gujarat wherein he spoke about the achievements that the government has done in the past 100 days, while hailing the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.