Food is an important part of our celebrations, but keep your celebratory cooking #transfatfree. #Reuse used cooking oil, processed foods & bakery products are typically high in #transfats. Avoid these. Trans fats are implicated in the incidence…
A recent study Science Magazine has found that termites decompose wood at a much higher rate in warmer conditions. For every 10 degrees Celsius increase in temperature, their decomposition activity goes up by almost seven times.
The most recent #roadsafety report by MoRTH shows that #pedestrians form 18.9% of those that were killed in #roadaccidents in 2021. This is an alarming figure & one that has risen steadily over the last few years (17.1% in 2019, and 17.8% in…
If our aim is to create a sustainable, healthier and #SingaraChennai we need to be able to get around without resorting to using our private vehicles. But this needs the collective efforts of citizens, the government and companies. Today, we look at…
On average, we lost 426 lives EVERYDAY on our roads, in 2021. The statistic is not only frightening but also forces us to investigate in detail the causes of road crashes and amplify road safety measures. With the #RoadSafetyWeek2023 approaching,…
Today is #RefuseSingleUse day. #SingleUsePlastics give us the impression of saving time & effort...single use plastic cups, single use plastic straws, single use plastic bags. The list is endless. We need to change, & we need to start…
There is no question that systemic changes should be the main focus for #climateaction. But personal, proactive steps towards greener, more sustainable lives can also go a long way towards protecting the environment & preserving the planet for…
Today, we're looking at the last two rights in our series '#ConsumerRights'. As a #consumer, you have the right to seek redressal for your consumer grievances. Even small grievances should be addressed, as all these add up to creating a safe…
Why not try a different New Year resolution this time? Switch to sustainable transport - buses, trains, walking, cycling. Start with baby steps - cycle for short trips in the neighbourhood; take the bus or train twice a week to work. To ease your…