Clean India, Green India: Why Swachh Bharat Starts With Us
1. Introduction Swachh Bharat, launched to bring an end to open defecation, improve solid waste disposal, and cleanliness as social culture, redefined sanitation as a national development agenda. The state, however, cannot make the clean and green India dream a reality single-handedly. Waste emanates from residential and commercial households, dependent on municipal infrastructure, and finally […]
How the Environmental Health of My City Directly Impacts the Mental and Physical Health of Its Citizens
1. Introduction Urban ecosystems are dynamic interactive systems where determinants in the environment affect health all at once. It is what we breathe (air), drink (water), see/cover otherwise (green cover), and hear (soundscape) that determines the trajectory of health of dwellers. A environment & health is key to protecting and improving human physical and mental […]
What If All the Ice on Earth Melted? A Legal and Environmental Perspective
1. Melting Ice and Its Environmental Impacts 1.1 How much ice is there? Our world possesses humongous frozen water reserves in every shape and size conceivable. Ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice cover most of the fresh water on our world. That’s the way it is:Antarctica contains approximately 26.5 million cubic kilometers of ice. It […]
What Happens to Rakhis After Raksha Bandhan? Let’s Act Now! 🌏💚
Raksha Bandhan just passed, and memories of love and celebration are fresh. But there’s a less talked-about question: What happens to all those rakhis now? Are they headed straight for the bin? The Festival is Over—But the Impact Remains 😔♻️ Right now, crores of rakhis—many made from plastic, glitter, and synthetic material—are being discarded. That means: Non-biodegradable […]
ECOFEMINISM: THE NATURE THAT LIES WITHIN ABSTRACT
Eco-feminism is not just a framework or concept; it is the ambition of all those known and unknown heroes who sacrificed their life and spent most of their lifetime working for the sustainable development of the environment, along with the rights of women. This paper analyses the origin and development of Eco-feminism along with its […]
♻️Trash to Treasure: 5 Fun Upcycling DIYs That Save the Planet (And Look Really Cool)
Upcycling is the art of giving old stuff a new purpose. It’s creative, good for the planet, and surprisingly fun. In these 5 easy upcycling DIYs, you’ll learn to turn your old clothes into bags, accessories, statement pieces, and more no fashion degree required. Plus, we’ll show you how to enter the WriteToWin contest, where […]
Legal and Regulatory Situation for Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution in India: Addressing the New Challenges
1. Introduction Environmental pollution is a problem in India due to uncontrolled growth in population, urbanization, and industrialization. The environmental problem due to pollution is multi-dimensional in nature, spans over effects on air and water quality, ecosystem, and human health. Environmental laws are the rules that protect our planet from pollution and harm. India has […]
The Tyranny of the Tissue Paper
Here’s a number that might make you pause mid-wipe: the average person uses 8.6 kilograms of tissue paper every year. That’s roughly the weight of a medium-sized dog, except instead of loyal companionship, we’re talking about something we use for thirty seconds before tossing into the bin without a second thought. Picture your morning routine: […]
The Daily Dustbin Audit: India’s Trendy Route to Waste-Free Living
When was the last time you took a good look at what you’re tossing? If your answer is “I don’t remember,” it’s time for a reality check—the Daily Dustbin Audit is making waves across India, and trust us, your green bin is judging you. What’s a Daily Dustbin Audit, Anyway? A Daily Dustbin Audit is […]
The Silent Drain: How Your “Off” Devices Are Secretly Hiking Your Electricity Bill
Picture this: You’ve just received your monthly electricity bill, and your jaw drops. Despite your best efforts to switch off lights and unplug the iron, the numbers seem to climb higher each month. You scratch your head, wondering where all that power is going. After all, you’re not running an industrial operation from your living […]