Smaller municipal corporations are taking the lead in finding renewable ways for disposing organic waste generated in the city. Recently, Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) installed a bio gas plant …

A recent research conducted by UK based Synergy Health highlighted the potential corrosive impact of some chlorine-based disinfectants. According to Synergy Health, the chlorine based disinfectants could result in infection …

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Eureka Forbes has recently entered the prestigious Limca Book of Records under the title of ‘The Biggest Corporate Flag Personalised’. The company had created a gigantic 40×10 foot personalised and …

While it is essential that hands are dried as one leaves the washroom to avoid accumulation of bacteria, it is equally essential to leave behind a clean washroom to avoid contamination and spread of bacteria. One major issue confronting most washrooms in India is the lack of right method of disposing off feminine hygiene products. It is either flushed down the toilet or is discarded in a common dustbin. The former results in choked sewer lines and the latter spreads contamination. The impact of leaving behind sanitary waste in a common bin that could be noticed by the next user or the janitors is demoralising. Corporate offices are slowly installing the feminine hygiene care (FHC) units and sporting a Smart Washroom, especially for their female staff. Clean India Journal spoke to some of the end users who are usings FHC units.

Recycling dry waste has been successfully adopted in most countries but recycling AHPs (Absorbent Hygiene Products), consisting of nappies, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence product wastes, has been made possible in the UK through a patented technology introduced by Knowaste Ltd

Roots Multiclean Ltd has recently supplied RS 6000, a truck mounted road sweeping machine, to Bhubaneshwar based Jagruti Welfare Organisation (JWO). The machine is the first cleaning equipment to be …

Thomas Crapper & Company is the smallest loo will be Birmingham’s giant National Exhibition Centre. Standing just a few inches high, the toilet will be on display at Miniatura  Britain’s …

The UK based Senator Pens has developed an antibac pens that has an ability to kill 99.9% of harmful bacteria and viruses. The pen made from specially treated plastic with …

Starting from October, the Kerala Government has launch a year-long ‘Waste-Free Kerala’ campaign aiming to achieve an unpolluted environment, public hygiene & cleanliness and public awareness. The State government has …

Some of the city’s overflowing solid waste could soon find its way into living rooms now. Noida based Eco-wise Waste Management Company has been collecting daily 60mt of waste from …