Discover how Bengaluru’s Saji Varghese transforms fallen coconut leaves into 7 lakh eco-friendly straws every month, reducing ...

Discover how Bengaluru’s Saji Varghese transforms fallen coconut leaves into 7 lakh eco-friendly straws every month, reducing plastic waste and empowering rural women ...

Saji Varghese began experimenting with food-grade adhesives and different crafting techniques. After several months of trials, he succeeded in creating a multi-layered straw in early 2018. The ...

Flatten a green straw with a scissor blade edge, and cut it open along its width. Snip it in half lengthwise, and trim one end of each half into a curved point like you'd see on a leaf. Give it a ...

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Republic Act (RA) 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, was approved on January 26, ...

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Raffia bags and accessories are dominating this season's fashion, embraced by celebrities and luxury brands alike. This ...

Prof Saji Varghese, an English professor at Christ University in Bengaluru, has developed eco-friendly straws made from coconut leaves. What started as a chance discovery in 2017 has now turned into a ...

Corn Next corn straws are a non-toxic, affordable alternative to plastic and paper straws. Made from cornstarch, water, and ...