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World Environment Day 2024: Here are a few simple steps you can take for a sustainable future

World environment day is celebrated every year on June 5th to spread awareness about our environment. Here are some tips you must adapt to save our environment. 

<h2>World environment day is celebrated every year on June 5th to spread awareness about our environment. Here are some tips you must adapt to save our environment.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, raises global awareness about environmental protection and the urgent need for sustainable practices. This day encourages individuals and communities to take action towards conserving nature and promoting eco-friendly habits. Together, we can make a significant impact in preserving our planet for future generations.</p>
<p>This year, the theme of World Environment Day is - <em>Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.&nbsp;</em></p>
<h3><strong>Tips to save the environment&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: </strong>Minimize waste by reducing consumption, reusing items, and recycling materials whenever possible.</p>
<p><strong>Conserve Water: </strong>Fix leaks, use water-saving fixtures, and practice mindful water usage to reduce water wastage.</p>
<p><strong>Plant Trees: </strong>Increase green cover by planting trees and supporting reforestation efforts.</p>
<p><strong>Use Eco-Friendly Products: </strong>Opt for products that are biodegradable, non-toxic, and made from sustainable materials.</p>
<p><strong>Save Energy: </strong>Use energy-efficient appliances, switch to LED bulbs, and unplug devices when not in use to conserve electricity.</p>
<p><strong>Limit Plastic Use: </strong>Avoid single-use plastics, use reusable bags, bottles, and containers, and support plastic-free initiatives.</p>
<p><strong>Opt for Sustainable Transportation: </strong>Use public transport, carpool, cycle, or walk to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles.</p>
<p><strong>Support Renewable Energy: </strong>Advocate for and invest in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/what-is-the-difference-between-expiry-date-and-best-before-date-fssai-explains-1717395984337">What is the difference between 'Expiry date' and 'Best before date' on food labels? FSSAI explains</a></strong></p>

Temperatures across Delhi have increased over the past few days. The 'real feel' temperature has touched 50 degrees Celsius.

Heatwave in Delhi: 'Real Feel' temperature rises to 50 degrees, relief not expected soon

<h2>Temperatures across Delhi have increased over the past few days. The 'real feel' temperature has touched 50 degrees Celsius.</h2>

<p>Temperatures across Delhi have been on the rise and a red alert has been issued in various parts of North India. Moist easterly winds ushered in humidity that made the day perceptibly uncomfortable. Although there was a 2.4-degree drop in the maximum temperature on Thursday, relief from the heat is not expected anytime soon.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Delhi real feel temperature at 50 degree celsius</strong></h3>
<p>According to reports the real feel temperature of Delhi has been recorded at 50 degrees Celsius. On Wednesday it was recorded at 55 degrees celsius.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the easterlies, which bring moisture from the Bay of Bengal, are expected to continue till Saturday. This may lead to heatwave conditions returning to isolated parts of Delhi.</p>
<p>Kuldeep Srivastava, IMD Scientist told Hindustan Times, "Easterly winds began to impact Delhi from Tuesday and gained strength on Wednesday when the HI crossed 55&deg;C. Despite strong wind speed on Thursday, which led to a drop in Delhi&rsquo;s maximum temperature, the HI remained high as there was a lot of moisture in the air."</p>
<h3><strong>What is 'real feel' temperature?</strong></h3>
<p>'Real Feel' temperature is an index that measures how the temperature really feels like to the human body.</p>
<p>For instance, you may experience unusually high levels of heat despite the official temperature forecast indicating a 'normal' range. If the humidity of the area is high, you may feel hot, despite the temperature being low.</p>
<p>Another example is, that you may automatically feel colder, even if the temperature may not be so low.</p>
<h3><strong>Foods to avoid during heatwave</strong></h3>
<p>During the summer season, be aware of what you eat. Make sure to stay away from processed foods like potato chips and pretzels as they can lead to dehydration due to their high sodium content.</p>
<p>One should also avoid having sausages and deli meats as they contain preservatives and sodium, which can reduce water retention.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Coffee and energy drinks should also be limited during the heat wave.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/shah-rukh-khan-suffers-dehydration-here-are-foods-and-drinks-to-avoid-during-summer-to-stay-safe-1716445814007">Shah Rukh Khan suffers dehydration, here are foods and drinks to avoid during summer to stay safe</a></strong><br>&nbsp;</p>

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in India launched the 'Wrinkles Acche Hai' campaign, encouraging people to wear non-ironed clothes on Mondays as a symbolic gesture against climate change.

'Wrinkles Acche Hai': CSIR asks staff to wear non-ironed clothes on Mondays, here's why

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<p>You must have heard of 'casual Friday' in the corporate world, but casual Monday is a rare thing, right?<br>The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in India introduced the '<em>Wrinkles Acche Hai'</em> campaign to get people to wear non-ironed clothes to work on Mondays in a symbolic fight against climate change.<br>Officials at CSIR have confirmed that this initiative has been taken to save energy and wearing non-iron clothes to work once in week will help to save our mother Earth and the planet.</p>
<h3><strong>'Wrinkles Acche Hai' campaign</strong></h3>
<p>Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and the first female Director General of CSIR, emphasizes that Wrinkles Acche Hai (WAH) Mondays are part of a broader energy literacy initiative. "CSIR has chosen to participate by adopting non-ironed attire on Mondays. Ironing clothes generates approximately 200 g of carbon dioxide emissions per set. Therefore, opting for non-ironed clothing can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions," she explained.</p>
<p>The 'Wrinkles Acche Hain' campaign has been launched as part of the 'Swachhata Pakhwada' from May 1-15.</p>
<p>Officials said that the new initiative is about making people aware of climate change and how the tiniest things can contribute to the global fight against it.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As a component of its broader energy-saving endeavour, CSIR is instituting several standard operating procedures to diminish electricity usage in all laboratories nationwide, aiming initially for a 10% reduction in workplace electricity expenses. These SOPs will undergo pilot testing from June to August 2024.</p>
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18 sherpa will help Nepal army to clean the 10 tonnes of garbage and 5 bodies which are lying in Mt Everest.




Nepal Army to collect 10 tonnes of garbage from Mt. Everest

<p>18 sherpa will help Nepal army to clean the 10 tonnes of garbage and 5 bodies which are lying in Mt Everest.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;Nepal Army on Sunday said that it will collect around 10 tonnes of garbage and five bodies lying at Mt. Everest as it launches Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 in the Everest region.</p>
<p>A 12-member team led by Maj. Aditya Karki will embark on the Everest base camp on April 14 to bring the garbage from Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Nuptse, according to a source from the Nepal Army.</p>
<p>The source said an 18-member Sherpa team will assist the army in its cleaning expedition.</p>
<p>The expedition, to be flagged off by Nepal Army chief Gen. Prabhuram Sharma here on April 11, will bring at least 10 tonnes of garbage and five dead bodies of climbers lying unattended in the mountain, Nepal Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Krishna Prasad Bhandari said.</p>
<p>Biodegradable waste will be brought to Namche Bazaar below the base camp and handed to the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) for proper treatment.</p>
<p>The non-biodegradable waste and dead bodies will be brought to Kathmandu, the spokesperson said.</p>
<p>The cleaning campaign will control human-made pollution in the Himalayas and address the problems related to climate change, Bhandari said.</p>
<p>The Nepal Army will collaborate with the Ministry of Forest and Environment, the Tourism Department and the Nepal Mountaineers Association for the Everest region's cleaning campaign.</p>
<p>The army has been launching the cleaning campaign in the Everest region since 2019 and this will be the fourth such campaign led by the Nepal Army. PTI SBP PY the Nepal Army.&nbsp;</p>

The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning that cautions against rapidly rising temperatures this year.

UN climate agency issues ‘red alert’, says 2024 may break heat records

<p>The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning that cautions against rapidly rising temperatures this year.</p>

<p>The UN weather agency is sounding a &ldquo;red alert&rdquo; about global warming, citing record-smashing increases last year in greenhouse gases, land and water temperatures and melting of glaciers and sea ice, and warning that the world's efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.</p>
<p>The World Meteorological Organization said there is a &ldquo;high probability&rdquo; that 2024 will be another record-hot year.</p>
<p>The Geneva-based agency, in a &ldquo;State of the Global Climate&rdquo; report released Tuesday, ratcheted up concerns that a much-vaunted climate goal is increasingly in jeopardy: That the world can unite to limit planetary warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) from pre-industrial levels.</p>
<p>&ldquo;As Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, I am now sounding the red alert about the state of the climate,&rdquo; said Celeste Saulo.</p>
<p>The 12-month period from March 2023 to February 2024 pushed beyond that 1.5-degree limit, averaging 1.56 C (2.81 F) higher, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Service.</p>
<p>It said the calendar year 2023 was just below 1.5 C at 1.48 C (2.66 F), but a record hot start to this year pushed beyond that level for the 12-month average.</p>
<p>Omar Baddour, WMO's chief of climate monitoring, said the year after an El Ni&ntilde;o event &mdash; the cyclical warming of the Pacific Ocean that affects global weather patterns &mdash; normally tends to be warmer.</p>
<p>&ldquo;So we cannot say definitively about 2024 is going to be the warmest year. But what I would say: There is a high probability that 2024 will again break the record of 2023, but let&rsquo;s wait and see,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>The latest WMO findings are especially stark when compiled in a single report. In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once. Glaciers monitored since 1950 lost the most ice on record. Antarctic sea ice retreated to its lowest level ever.</p>
<p>Saulo called the climate crisis &ldquo;the defining challenge that humanity faces&rdquo; and said it combines with a crisis of inequality, as seen in growing food insecurity and migration.</p>
<p>WMO said the impact of heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires and tropical cyclones, exacerbated by climate change, was felt in lives and livelihoods on every continent in 2023.</p>
<p>But the agency also acknowledged &ldquo;a glimmer of hope&rdquo; in trying to keep the Earth from running too high a fever. It said renewable energy generation capacity from wind, solar and waterpower rose nearly 50% from 2022 to a total of 510 gigawatts.</p>
<p>The report comes as climate experts and government ministers are to gather in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, on Thursday and Friday to press for greater climate action, including increased national commitments to fight global warming.</p>
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French farmers are protesting environmental policies they say are hurting their profits and rendering them unable to compete with less stringent neighbours.

French farmers plan 'siege' of Paris demanding better pay, conditions

<p>French farmers are protesting environmental policies they say are hurting their profits and rendering them unable to compete with less stringent neighbours.</p>

<p>French farmers will launch an indefinite "siege" of Paris beginning Monday, choking off major highways and moving toward the capital as they demand better working conditions.</p>
<p>For days, nationwide protests have flared in Europe's largest agriculture producer, with farmers angered in part by red tape and environmental policies they say are hurting their bottom lines and rendering them unable to compete with less stringent neighbours.</p>
<p>Across France, farmers have used tractors and trucks to block roads and jam traffic. They plan to step up their pressure campaign by establishing eight chokepoints along the major arteries to Paris on Monday afternoon.</p>
<p>The government plans to mobilise 15,000 police and paramilitary gendarmes in response, with the forces told to show "moderation".</p>
<p>"We don&rsquo;t intend to allow government buildings, or tax collection buildings, or grocery stores to be damaged or trucks transporting foreign produce to be stopped. Obviously, that is unacceptable," French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said ahead of the planned siege.</p>
<p>He said President Emmanuel Macron had instructed the security operation to ensure both Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport to the north and Orly to the south remain open, and the Rungis international wholesale food market south of Paris continues to operate.</p>
<p>Police and gendarmes are also under orders to prevent any incursion into Paris itself, said Darmanin.</p>
<p>The government has been trying to keep discontent among farmers from spreading ahead of European Parliament elections later this year, which are being seen as a key test for Macron's government.</p>
<p>During a visit to a farm on Sunday, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scrambled to address farmers' concerns, after a raft of concessions announced Friday failed to defuse the crisis.</p>
<p>"I want us to clarify things and see what extra measures we can take" to meet farmers' complaints that they face unfair competition, he said.</p>
<p>Attal agreed it was not right that French farmers were forbidden by environmental regulations from using certain products that neighbouring countries, such as Italy, still had the right to use.</p>
<p>Farmers have described being "fed-up" with their conditions, including falling wages, low pensions and mountains of red tape.</p>
<h3>Mona Lisa stunt</h3>
<p>Two activists, on Sunday, hurled soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in a stunt to call attention to the agriculture industry.</p>
<p>"What is more important? Art or the right to healthy and sustainable food," the activists asked, standing in front of the painting and speaking in turn.</p>
<p>"Your agricultural system is sick. Our farmers are dying at work," they said, before security cleared the room.</p>
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Despite high winds, Cyclone Kirrily caused no fatalities and minimal damage. But about 64,000 homes were left without power.
 

Cyclone Kirrily hits northeast Australia leaving thousands without power

Despite high winds, Cyclone Kirrily caused no fatalities and minimal damage. But about 64,000 homes were left without power.

<p>Despite high winds, Cyclone Kirrily caused no fatalities and minimal damage. But about 64,000 homes were left without power.</p>
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<p>A powerful category three cyclone crashed into northeastern Australia late on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.</p>
<p>Severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily packed winds of more than 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour as it hit Townsville, home to 180,000 people, before rapidly weakening.</p>
<p>Emergency services said that despite high winds, the storm caused no fatalities and minimal damage.</p>
<p>But about 64,000 homes were said to be without power and residents were advised to boil water to ensure it was safe to drink.</p>
<p>Just weeks ago, Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit Australia's far northeast, flooding major highways and uprooting trees.</p>
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Japanese scientists discovered plants communicate in real-time by releasing airborne compounds. Dr. Masatsugu Toyota led the breakthrough study, revealing how undamaged plants respond to signals from damaged ones.

Watch: Japanese scientists capture plants communicating in real time for the first time 

<p>Japanese scientists discovered plants communicate in real-time by releasing airborne compounds. Dr. Masatsugu Toyota led the breakthrough study, revealing how undamaged plants respond to signals from damaged ones.</p>

<p>Scientists in Japan have found something amazing! They recorded plants communicating in real time. The plants release airborne compounds to talk to each other, creating a mist around them for communication, as reported by Science Alert.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The video recorded by Japanese scientists shows how plants get and react to signals in the air. This important accomplishment, guided by scientist Masatsugu Toyota from Saitama University, was shared in the journal Nature Communications.</p>
<p>The team also observed how an undamaged plant responded to volatile organic compounds released by plants damaged by insects or otherwise.</p>
<p>"Plants perceive VOCs released by mechanically or herbivore-damaged neighbouring plants and induce various defence responses. Such interplant communication protects plants from environmental threats," the authors said in the study.</p>
<p>According to Science Alert, researchers let caterpillars eat leaves from tomato plants and Arabidopsis thaliana. They then observed how another Arabidopsis plant, untouched by insects, reacted to the signals of danger.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/honey-and-lemon-detox-water-what-are-the-benefits-of-consuming-this-drink-in-winter-1706080353793">Honey and lemon detox water: What are the benefits of consuming this drink in winter?</a></strong></p>

Social media influencer Armen Adamjan shared a hack, on how you can water your plants while being away from home. Watch here. 

Watering Hack: This hack will keep your plants hydrated even while you're away. Know how

Watering Hack: It's time you travel without worrying about your plant babies. Know how

<p>Social media influencer Armen Adamjan shared a hack, on how you can water your plants while being away from home. Watch here.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Do you love your plants but whenever you travel, you come back to them dried up or dying? Well, now this hack will keep your plant babies hydrated even when you are away.</p>
<p>Social media influencer and video creator, Armen Adamjan shows how.</p>
<p>As per a video he shared on Instagram, tie a rope or a string to a nail and immerse it into a vase or a bottle filled with water. Tie the other side of the thread to a wooden stick and pop it into the soil of your plant.</p>
<p>The water will travel through the rope to the plants and will keep it moist. So, if you are away from home and have nobody to water your plants, this hack can be useful.</p>
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Environment

How people’s movement transformed a 380-acre mining wasteland into a thriving ecological park, now internationally recognized as India's first OECM site.

From Wasteland to Wonderland: how people’s movement transformed a 380-acre mining site into urban forest

<p>How people&rsquo;s movement transformed a 380-acre mining wasteland into a thriving ecological park, now internationally recognized as India's first OECM site.</p>

<p>Every day, we have 24 hours...<br>24 hours to change the world.<br>With the Power of Choice.</p>
<p>In the hustle and bustle of this suburb bordering India&rsquo;s capital New Delhi, a small group of passionate people come together under the banner of &lsquo;I Am Gurgaon&rsquo; to create something not thought before.</p>
<p>What this group saw, was a wasteland, a mining site for 40 years, and... they dared to dream. These 'I am Gurgaon,' members collaborated with government and corporate entities of this satellite town, and established a partnership to rebuild this 380 acres of land. They approached the municipal corporation with a visionary proposal transforming the area into:</p>
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<p>In 2004, India&rsquo;s apex court banned mining activities within 25 kilometers of Delhi, and hope dawned for this place which was once ecologically scarred due to years of mining and stone crushing. Planting duties were handed over to the Haryana Forest Development Corporation.</p>
<p>Today, this park is home to over 90,000 trees, over 160 bird species, and countless other forms of life.</p>
<p>If you look closely, you can still find traces of the past... of mining of quartzite, sand, and mica, but now... it's a city of forests.</p>
<p>But it wasn&rsquo;t all smooth sailing...</p>
<p>After the forests flourished, in 2018 a plan was drafted to connect a highway from Jaipur to a key road in Gurugaon cutting right through the heart of the park. This would have killed the forest.</p>
<p>1. The forest that generates 7.07% of Delhi-NCR&rsquo;s oxygen demand.<br>2. The forest that sequesters 9,107 tonnes of carbon.<br>3. The forest that contains species that store the most amount of Co2 (<em>Butea monosperma, Terminalia arjuna</em>)<br>4. The Forest that acts as a green barrier for the capital city.</p>
<p>But the members of &lsquo;I Am Gurgaon&rsquo; wouldn&rsquo;t let that happen. Over 1,500 people stood up and said...<br>'NO ROAD THROUGH ARAVALLI BIODIVERSITY PARK'<br><br>And just like that, the plan was shelved.</p>
<p>These revolutionary 'urban rewilders' showed what a people&rsquo;s movement can achieve. They looked at a land stripped of life and poured their hearts into bringing it back.</p>
<p>Recently, this park received a new honour. The International Union for Conservation of Nature recognized it as the first Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures site in India.</p>
<p>Officials say the OECM tag, does not bring any legal or financial implications, but designates the area as a biodiversity hotspot on the international map. They get benefits in terms of reputation.</p>
<p>So, these revolutionary &lsquo;urban rewilders&rsquo; showed what a people's movement can achieve.Turning a once barren landscape into a vibrant green jewel.</p>
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Vivek Gurav's 'Pune Ploggers' campaign transformed a local river clean-up into a global environmental movement, inspiring thousands to take action.

'He came, he saw’, and 'cleaned it up': Meet Indian techie who went global with ‘plogging’ campaign

<h2>Vivek Gurav's 'Pune Ploggers' campaign transformed a local river clean-up into a global environmental movement, inspiring thousands to take action.</h2>

<p>This story answers a simple question: can jogging help save the environment?<br><br>It was in 2014, that a young Vivek had moved to Maharashtra&rsquo;s tech hub Pune for college. As he settled in the city leaving his sleepy town behind, a stark visual reality hit him.<br>Pune&rsquo;s rivers were polluted in comparison to the clean water bodies in his hometown. This was enough for Vivek to embark on a journey to save the environment and his efforts started from being individualistic, grew to be local and eventually global.&nbsp;<br>So, Vivek started cleaning the river front because that was the easiest thing he could do. But the young boy who was just 18 at that time soon realised that the cleaning needed a group effort.<br>&nbsp;<br>For this he started a special campaign called 'Pune Ploggers.' And it soon showed visible results.&nbsp;<br><br>Vivek first used social media to invite like-minded people to jog and pick trash with him. The concept, popularly known as plogging, evolved in Sweden, and Vivek was able to gather young people from all over Pune.<br><br>His campaign kept growing and now has 32 chapters across India. As &lsquo;Pune Ploggers&rsquo;<br>&nbsp;completed 500 plogging drives in Pune, collecting over 2,000 tonnes of rubbish,<br><br>Vivek&rsquo;s engineering studies took a backseat. He seized the opportunity to study Environmental Policy at The University of Bristol, earning a full scholarship.<br><br>&nbsp;In Bristol, Vivek kept plogging and made new friends who joined his cause. Twelve nationalities are part of his group. His hard work paid off when he travelled to 30 cities in the UK in just 30 days.<br>Vivek&rsquo;s global campaign gained recognition. He received &lsquo;Points of Light&rsquo; award from then British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and was also invited to share his story at 10 Downing Street by Johnson&rsquo;s successor Rishi Sunak. What sets &lsquo;Pune ploggers&rsquo; apart is their refusal to seek or accept financial donations.<br>Vivek&rsquo;s goal is simple: he wants people to dedicate their weekends to picking up trash while jogging or walking, contributing to the environment in a tangible way.<br>Back in India, Vivek&rsquo;s plogger-family grew bigger, and his work inspired over 20,000 volunteers worldwide. <br><br>And ask them about their work; they say where there's a goal, there's always a way.</p>

You may have heard of Monday blues, but have you encountered Monsoon blues? This term describes feelings of sadness that often accompany the rainy season. Here are a few tips to overcome this. 

Monsoon blues:  Are you feeling grumpy in this weather? Here are a few tips to cheer you up 

<h2>You may have heard of Monday blues, but have you encountered Monsoon blues? This term describes feelings of sadness that often accompany the rainy season. Here are a few tips to overcome this.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>You may have heard of Monday blues, but have you encountered Monsoon blues? This term describes feelings of sadness that often accompany the rainy season.</p>
<p>While not a clinical disorder, monsoon blues can sometimes signal Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked to seasonal changes.</p>
<p>Symptoms of SAD include low mood, fatigue, increased sleep, and reduced appetite.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Tips to cheer yourself up during monsoon&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Stay Active:</strong> Engage in indoor exercises or yoga to boost endorphins and maintain energy levels despite the gloomy weather.</p>
<p><strong>Lighting:</strong> Increase exposure to natural light by keeping curtains open during daylight hours or using bright artificial lights indoors to combat the effects of reduced sunlight.</p>
<p><strong>Socialize</strong>: Stay connected with friends and family through video calls or small gatherings to avoid feelings of isolation that can worsen during rainy days.</p>
<p><strong>Healthy Diet:</strong> Consume nutritious foods rich in vitamins and minerals to support overall well-being and combat fatigue associated with the season.</p>
<p><strong>Enjoy Indoors:</strong> Embrace indoor activities such as reading, cooking, or pursuing hobbies to stay occupied and maintain a positive mindset despite the weather.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/is-the-ghee-on-your-kitchen-shelf-real-here-are-some-easy-ways-to-detect-adulteration-in-your-ghee-1719841741826">Is the ghee on your kitchen shelf real? Here are some easy ways to detect adulteration in your ghee</a></strong></p>

By adopting a simple horizontal cut, and avoiding snipping the corners, we can ensure the packet remains suitable for recycling. This small change can yield significant benefits, reducing plastic waste

UNICEF India cautions against cutting the tips of plastic packets with educational video | Watch

<h2>By adopting a simple horizontal cut, and avoiding snipping the corners, we can ensure the packet remains suitable for recycling. This small change can yield significant benefits, reducing plastic waste.</h2>

<p>It's incredibly convenient to tear open a milk or chips packet by just cutting the tip. However, we stop considering about where these small pieces of plastic end up. UNICEF India has very beautifully shown through an educational animated video how we must cut any plastic packet.</p>
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<h3><strong>How hazardous are the cut tips of plastic packets?</strong></h3>
<p>Small pieces of plastic pose a significant hazard. These small pieces of plastics go into our ocean and then into the systems of the ocean animals through food. This causes huge harm to the innocent animals who unknowingly gulp down plastic particles.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Surprisingly, these small plastic cutouts also end up in garbage bins, water sources, and landfills. They get consumed by stray animals causing severe damage. By refraining from cutting the corners of these packets, we can significantly reduce our ecological footprint.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here's how we can make a difference by ditching a common practice of not cutting the tips completely and just a bit to pour out milk, curd or oil.</p>
<h3><strong>Why are small plastic pieces not recyclable? &nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>To understand this concept, we must first understand the composition of plastics found in milk packets. These packets often contain low-density polyethylene (LDPE). For this type of plastic to be recyclable, it requires specific conditions: high temperature compression and a particular shape. Otherwise, these small pieces contribute little to recycling efforts.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If these plastic scraps don't reach recycling facilities, they degrade into microplastics, similar in size to the microbeads. These microbeads can then find their way into water bodies and landfills via rain and wind, causing clogging issues. &nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Hazards posed by these minuscule triangular plastics</strong></h3>
<p>These tiny microplastics intrude our ecosystem, posing threats to both animals and humans.</p>
<p>They enter water bodies and are ingested by marine animals, often leading to death&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additionally, these minuscule plastics end up in landfills, impeding the smooth flow of water.</p>
<p>More than one-third of daily household &lsquo;branded plastic&rsquo; waste originates from dairy product packaging.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Microbeads from milk packets can linger in landfills for extended periods. When ignited, typically during summer, the burning chlorinated plastic emits cancer-causing furans and dioxins. <br><br>Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/exercise-in-summer-avoid-heat-exhaustion-and-dehydration-this-season-workout-with-caution-1718168969260">Exercise in summer: Avoid heat exhaustion and dehydration this season, workout with caution</a></p>

Terracotta has been making noise on social media for all good reasons.  Whether urban homes, offices or airports terracotta is making space in urban interiors.

What is terracotta and why is it gaining popularity among urban households? All you need to know

<h2>Terracotta has been making noise on social media for all good reasons.&nbsp; Whether urban homes, offices or airports terracotta is making space in urban interiors.</h2>

<p>Terracotta has been making noise on social media for a noble reason. People are using it in houses, airports for its cooling properties during this year&rsquo;s brutal summer months. Urban homes are adapting terracotta interiors and rooftops to naturally cool the houses. Let's get into the details of what terracotta is and why it is gaining popularity.</p>
<h3><strong>What is terracotta?</strong></h3>
<p>Terracotta, derived from the Italian words for 'baked earth', is a type of earthenware made from clay that is baked at a relatively low temperature.<br>It has been used for centuries for making utensils, jewellery and home decor. Its distinct reddish-brown colour comes from the iron content of the clay, which reacts with oxygen during the baking process.<br>Terracotta is a type of ceramic pottery used to make flower pots and is also often used for pipes, bricks, and sculptures.</p>
<h3><strong>Why is terracotta gaining popularity all over again?</strong></h3>
<p>Terracotta is experiencing a resurgence in home decor for several reasons. Incorporating terracotta into home decor brings a touch of history and a sense of connection to nature, which resonates with the current desire for authenticity and simplicity in interior design. Its earthy tone, rustic texture, organic feel, versatility, sustainability, environmental friendliness and durability make terracotta timeless and classic which fits with both traditional and modern decor styles making it a popular choice for a wide range of design preferences.</p>
<h3><strong>Different ways in which terracotta is used</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Cookware:</strong> Terracotta cookware, such as pots, pans, and baking dishes, has been used for centuries in various cuisines around the world. Terracotta's ability to retain heat evenly makes it ideal for slow cooking and baking, resulting in flavorful and tender dishes.</p>
<p><strong>Tableware:</strong> Terracotta plates, bowls, and cups add a rustic charm to dining tables. These items are not only functional but also visually appealing, enhancing the dining experience with their natural beauty.</p>
<p><strong>Decorative Objects: </strong>Terracotta is often used to create decorative objects such as vases, figurines, and candle holders. These items add warmth and character to interior spaces, whether displayed on shelves, mantels, or tables.</p>
<p><strong>Garden and Planters: </strong>Terracotta pots and planters are popular choices for gardening due to their porous nature, which allows air and moisture to pass through the clay, promoting healthy plant growth. These pots are available in various sizes and designs, making them versatile for both indoor and outdoor use.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/maggi-introduces-edible-forks-with-masala-cuppa-noodles-a-sustainable-revolution-towards-the-environment-1717657075804">Maggi introduces edible forks with masala cuppa noodles, a sustainable revolution towards the environment</a></strong></p>

Maggi has recently, launched an 'edible fork' made from wheat flour with their Masala Cuppa Noodles, which means now you can eat the fork too. It's a small step towards saving the environment. 

Maggi introduces edible forks with masala cuppa noodles, a sustainable revolution towards the environment

<h2>Maggi has recently, launched an 'edible fork' made from wheat flour with their Masala Cuppa Noodles, which means now you can eat the fork too. It's a small step towards saving the environment.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Maggi has recently, launched an 'edible fork' made from wheat flour with their Masala Cuppa Noodles, which means now you can eat the fork too. This product has been available in metro cities since May 2024. This new product aims to provide a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. Maggi in the past has also introduced foldable, compostable forks to reduce the use of plastic. This initiative by Maggi is gaining a lot of attention and people are appreciating it as a small step towards a better environment.</p>
<h3><strong>Maggi launched the 'edible fork'</strong></h3>
<p>Part of Maggi&rsquo;s &lsquo;Desh ke liye 2 minute&rsquo; initiative, launched in 2020, this edible fork is a collaboration between Nestle R&amp;D India and Indian start-up Trishula. The initiative underscores Maggi&rsquo;s commitment to environmental responsibility and enhancing the consumer experience.</p>
<p>Rajat Jain, Director of Foods at Nestl&eacute; India, emphasized the importance of this innovation, saying, "The edible fork represents a milestone in our commitment to environmental responsibility and highlights our global R&amp;D capabilities."</p>
<p>Jagdeep Marahar, Head of Nestl&eacute; R&amp;D Centre India, noted, "Our global and local packaging expertise enables us to explore sustainable alternatives to plastic. The edible fork is a part of our efforts to develop innovative and widely accepted solutions for local consumers."</p>
<p>The edible forks will be available for a limited time, enriching the experience of enjoying Maggi Cuppa Noodles while promoting sustainability.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/looking-for-healthier-breakfast-options-here-s-janhvi-kapoor-s-favourite-paratha-recipe-1717639922703">Looking for healthier breakfast options? Here's Janhvi Kapoor's favourite paratha recipe</a></strong></p>