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Economy

Handbags from milk cartons, plants in coconut shells, and more at Second to None sale

July 31, 2019 Grace Madigan

Bengaluru generates thousands of tonnes of waste everyday, but we can reduce it substantially by using recycled or repurposed products. Here is an account of some interesting recycled products that were sold at an event organised by the volunteer group Second To None, last Saturday

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Environment

Are you a recycling freak? You could win an award!

May 15, 2016 Pinky Chandran

If you are part of a community that ensures that a bulk of the waste generated is recycled in the right manner, this is for you! Applications are open for the 2016 edition of the Recyclathon Awards.

Society

Repair Café: A chance to fix what’s broken

March 18, 2016 Purna Sarkar

Participate in the 5th edition of Repair Café on March 19th, to relive the long-forgotten joy of repairing things.

Environment

Talking recycling and upcycling on a Sunday

July 17, 2012 Anisha Nair

The creative, enthusiastic types looked around the mela and said, I too can make that jewelbox out of PET bottles. While wallet-happy shoppers bought the same to show off to their friends. But both of them went home with a message on recycling and reusing.

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Infrastructure

What to reuse, how to recycle

December 14, 2009 Vinita

All about waste management. What can be recycled, what can be reused? where can you donate stuff and more.

Environment

Don’t throw, get ready to reuse

September 28, 2009 Meera K

An initiative to gift or receive used items freely, shows one easy way to be green. It has also benefited many, making a difference to their education or livelihood.

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