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Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it
Plastic fibers are prevalent in clothing, shedding millions during laundry and polluting waterways. Solutions include washing less, using cold water, and more.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:56 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi
A new way to recycle plastic is here
Much plastic waste is soiled and composed of several different layers, making it too complex for the usual recycling method.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 12:29 PM IST
The Economist
SC seeks report from Bihar, Centre on Ganga encroachment, pollution
The court has earlier observed that ’the state shall ensure no further illegal construction or unauthorised encroachment takes place adjacent to the river Ganga, particularly in and around the city of Patna’
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 09:56 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Post-Kumbh cleanup: 8,500 workers, 500 machines on a mission
This special seven-day campaign, running until March 7, primarily targets plastic waste, discarded clothing and non-biodegradable materials.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:58 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Jal Kalash initiative collects 20K plastic bottles, helping combat Ganga pollution
The Jal Kalash initiative has been launched with the support of various organisations under the leadership of G Ashok Kumar, former Director General of the Namami Gange Mission.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 05:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)