A CAG study in 5 cities in Tamil Nadu on compliance of plastic packaging used for food products with recycling labelling as required by BIS. The study also seeks to understand if the information provided is accessible and useful to consumers through…
A CAG study to assess the status of the single-use plastic ban, two years after it came into force. The study looked at f&b outlets, fruit and vegetable markets and shops across Chennai to document the prevalence of single-use plastic. The study…
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has been taking multiple initiatives including those related to vehicular and road engineering as well as educational measures for raising awareness in the field of Road Safety.
With over 5 months left in 2021, we’ve already used up our ecological resources for 2021. We need to stop funding further fossil fuel extraction. Inclusive & sustainable decisions need to be taken to #MoveTheDate & live within #Earth’s means…
According to WWF, there are only 3900 #tigers left on #Earth. Climate change induced sea level rise and forest fires are posing a threat to the already fragmented tiger habitats. Their survival is in our hands. #wildforlife #conservation #SaveTigers…
Fossil fuel exploration has a negative effect on biodiversity & biodiversity loss is having large cascade effects on ecosystem function and productivity. This #WorldNatureConservationDay let us take a pledge to care & protect nature. #…
As per Down to Earth #LivestockFarming is the largest source of #MethaneEmissions in the world contributing to rising #AirPollution levels. Limiting the consumption of animal products is a viable option. #AQI #RightToBreathe
As per a paper published by @FrontPubHealth, women living in locations of higher level of air pollution are at a 16.7% to 33.1% higher risk of being diagnosed with #dysmenorrhea #KnowYourAir #AirPollution #RightToCleanAir
Watch out for foods that go through different stages of processing. They contain more sugars than the recommended level. #transfat #foodsafety #StayHealthy #nutrition