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Less Environmental Pollution in India Means Better Disease Prevention
...affecting more than 5 million people. Reckless use of chemical pesticides seep contaminates the groundwater system and its consumption has been suspected to cause an alarming number of cancer cases,...
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Vertical Farming in India – Is this Hitech Idea Suitable for India?
...compost and irrigated with nutrient-rich water provided through soil-less conditions known as “Hydroponics”. This process eliminates the need for any pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Smart gel fertilizers can provide precise...
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How Eco-Friendly Mattresses Can Benefit Your Family
...of organic materials, which are better for your health. As they are free from synthetic materials, they are also free of pesticides and other chemicals that may have been applied....
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How to Create a Bee-Friendly Garden: Eco-Conscious Pollinator Paradise
...mini pond or wetland area. This can provide water for bees and will also add beauty and diversity to your garden. ● Avoid Pesticides and Chemicals Avoiding harmful pesticides and...
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India’s Best Environmental Documentaries – Part 2
...documentary film directed by Ramesh Menon that depicts the effects of chemical pesticide use on local farmers. India is the second-largest user of pesticides in Asia and also one of...
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Start a Refreshing Rooftop Kitchen Garden
...to ensure growth. Sometimes we have to use chemical pesticides to ward off large number of pests, but mostly we go for the natural ones. Ground paste of chilies and...
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Growing Importance of Natural Farming in India
...some of the concerns that are connected with agriculture. Excessive use of fertilisers such as urea, nitrate, phosphorous along with many other pesticides have affected air, water, and soil quality....
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Mycoremediation can Work Wonders for Water Pollution
...to degrade or detoxify pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and pesticides. Fungi are uniquely equipped for this task thanks to their extensive network of thread-like cells called ‘mycelium’. They...
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Fashion Industry Needs to Embrace Eco-Friendly Fashion to Ensure Sustainability
...agricultural chemicals like synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It is cultivated in subtropical regions like India, China, and Turkey. Hemp: This is a carbon-negative raw material, is highly sustainable. The fabric...
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Latest Smart Technologies That Positively Impact Bee Farming
...of bees and to help save and protect them. Beehome The global bee population has been at risk for a long time due to colony collapse and pesticide poisoning. Luckily,...
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Can Technology Help Us in Achieving Sustainability Goals?
...optimize crop yields, can reduce the use of inputs such as fertilizer and pesticides, improving both the economic viability and environmental sustainability of agriculture. 5. Environmental Monitoring and Management Technology...
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How To Build An Off-The-Grid Sustainable Home
...waste through reuse or recycling Efficient water harvesting through rainwater collection Grows food through organic methods without the use of pesticides and herbicides How To Build A Sustainable Home? Now...
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Innovative Green Ideas in IIT Campuses – Part III
...organic dyes, insecticides, pesticides, etc. Contaminated water contains dangerous impurities that are extremely small or even microscopic, and need molecular level or ultra-trace level purification processes in order to be...
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Natural Fiber Products for Eco-Friendly Living
...consumes less irrigation, pesticides and herbicides, which in turn help to stabilize and protect local water sources. Image – nauticexpo.com Flax has special properties which are, soft, lustrous, flexible, and...
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Karnataka invites farm producers for Organics & Millets Mela 2019
...they do not contain any artificial colors, preservatives, pesticides and chemicals but are truly eco-friendly. Source: NIFTEM VAP National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship & Management (NIFTEM) is an autonomous...
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Examining the hype about Zero Budget Natural Farming
...due to excessive use of pesticides is evident to all. The current trend in term of Indian agriculture is to get higher yields of farm produce without disturbing the nature...
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Can High-Tech Solutions Make Vertical Farming Sustainable?
...to mitigate pest problems. This means that farmers have to use fewer pesticides, a huge benefit to human and environmental health. Disadvantages of Vertical Farming While vertical farming does have...
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Clearing the Air: Health Benefits of Embracing a Tobacco-Free Lifestyle
...and production contribute significantly to deforestation, water pollution, and the use of harmful pesticides. Further, cigarette butts are among the most littered items worldwide, posing a threat to wildlife and...
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Impact of Water Quality on Business Operations and Health Compliance
...standards. Have you heard of Mycoremediation that involves using fungi to break down or cleanse contaminants like pesticides, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. Because of their vast network of thread-like cells,...
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Green Threads: How Fashion Brands are Weaving Eco-friendly Fashion Practices
...isn’t just a trend. In fact, it is a necessity! Material Matters It begins at the thread level. Organic cotton is cultivated without harmful pesticides, making it a healthier option...
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Corporate CSR Initiatives to Conserve Water Across India
...inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. Farm Pond is one such program initiated in 2013 by the Deshpande Foundation in association with Ratan Tata Trust. The Farm Pond program has...
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Guide to Choose the Best Eco-Friendly Pet Foods
...only reduces the environmental impact but also supports local farmers and businesses. Organic products are free from harmful pesticides and chemicals, while locally produced ingredients minimize the carbon emissions from...
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iCONEX to host 4th Global Organic Expo at Noida in June 2023
...companies to participate in this event, which is an excellent opportunity to showcase modern agriculture technology without using any chemical fertilizers & pesticides. Interested participants can click here to register...
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Are Plant-Based Diets Beneficial to the Environment?
...usage. Animal-based diets often require more chemical treatments such as vaccinations and antibiotics, as well as more pollutants such as fertilizers and pesticides. Plant-based diets require significantly fewer of these...
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A Guide to Globally Recognized Sustainable Certifications
...product is safe for human use. The Made Safe certification restricts the use of over 5,000 hazardous chemicals such as fire retardants, heavy metals, neurotoxins, high-risk pesticides, reproductive toxins, toxic...
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Great Gardening Tips For 2022
...of plant care is crucial for gardening. There are times for different plants to blossom; some of them may shed leaves during the winter, some may need fertilizers or pesticides...
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Can Golf Courses Be Eco-Friendly?
...been in the spotlight for a different reason. In 2004, the club began implementing biodynamic practices, including creating and using their own compost, using natural pesticides, and using their own...
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4 Organic Fertilizers You Can Use For Your Commercial Farm
...of chemicals, which means the fertilizers and pesticides you use should be natural. This ensures crops are safe from any chemical residue, which may have harmful effects when prepared for...
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Five Tips to Buy Organic Food on a Budget
...pesticides used in their production as well as to the best practices followed in preserving the ecological value of the land. Those of us who earn a modest income can...
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Is Organic Free-range Chicken A Healthier Alternative?
...of animal by-products, growth chemicals, antibiotics, pesticides, or genetically engineered grains are prohibited in their feed. Free-range chickens don’t spend their entire lives in cramped cages like commercially bred poultry....
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How To Properly Segregate Domestic Waste
...to their reactivity, toxicity, corrosivity, and ignitability. Some examples include batteries, pesticides and garden chemicals, petrol, and some paints. Properly disposing of hazardous waste requires more time and effort than...
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Can IoT-based beehive apps help save the bees?
...to massive spraying of pesticides, which resulted in a catastrophic fall in honeybee populations. This phenomenon came to be known as ’Colony Collapse Disorder’ (CCD). It occurs when the majority...
