Zero-discharge’ toilets
Indian Railways has just moved a bit closer to eliminating the century-old system of train-toilets discharging into the tracks. After completing a successful round of trials, the Chennai-Allappey/ Trivandrum Express…
Indian Railways has just moved a bit closer to eliminating the century-old system of train-toilets discharging into the tracks. After completing a successful round of trials, the Chennai-Allappey/ Trivandrum Express…
In a novel way to make ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir litter-free, the authorities have provided “cane baskets and eco-friendly carry bags” to tourists visiting the Gulmarg and…
Bengaluru was ranked third among 29 Indian cities in the Environmentally Sustainable City Award competition held during the Euro India Summit. The City performed well on the Environmentally Sustainable City…
Meghalaya is set to replace the use of plastic bags with eco-friendly hand woven bags called “Pla Iew” and “Sla” or leaves. In an effort to implement the plastic laws,…
The Indian Pest Control Association recently hosted the 23rd FAOPMA (Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Managers Associations) Annual Convention 2011 along with the 44th IPCA Annual Convention & Exhibition.…
GE and Sealed Air’s Diversey recently announced an alliance to deliver water and energy management services to Diversey’s cleaning and sanitation customers around the world. Under the deal, the Diversey…
The reluctance to shake out of the comforts of the existing cleaning system and the unwillingness to incur additional expenses in implementing innovative cleaning systems are globally being viewed as impediments to adopting standard cleaning or eco-friendly practices. In India, the going is rougher, as the very proposal to introduce better practices using eco-products or systems is directly associated with costs and thus evaded by both the client and the service provider. Mohana M discusses the topic with leading housekeeping and facility service providers to assess the challenges & solutions
Trials of a natural and cheap alternative to traditional hygiene practices are likely to spawn a completely new approach to the war against hospital superbugs. The results show that harmful…
A review of several studies by the Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC), shows that hand-washing in institutions such as primary schools and daycare centres reduce the incidence of…
The 10th Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble 2011 held from October 19–21 at New Delhi was attended by young hotel management students from across the country, their faculties, and professionals from hospitality…