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Are such bags really totally biodegradable?

December 19, 2016 Deepa Mohan

I bought some gulab jamuns at Shanti Sagar in Jayangar 4th T Block today, and I got a bag that says this: Truegreen ‘biodegradable’ plastic. Pic: Deepa Mohan Are such bags truly not made of

Quick response to eco-feedback by IIM-Bangalore

February 17, 2016 Deepa Mohan

I conducted the Campus Bird Count at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, on two days, Saturday, 13th Feb, and Sunday, 14th Feb 2016. I had already mentioned that as birders and naturalists, our team

Welcome sight in the Bannerghata Zoo, 18th Jan 2015

January 27, 2015 Deepa Mohan

When trash seems to be strewn everywhere in our public spaces, it was heartening to see this sight at the Bannerghatta Zoo. Long may such initiatives last! Zoo, 18th January, 2015.

Swalpa Adjust Maadi…and they do so…

January 20, 2015 Deepa Mohan

Swalpa Adjust Maadi (SAM)..this seems to be our attitude towards the others who share our planet. And some of them learn to adjust…but at what cost, still needs to be determined! Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, 11th

India Clean Sweep @ Yelahanka

June 1, 2014 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Join your fellow citizens of India at “India Clean Sweep, 8 June 2014” at Yelahanka Puttenahalli Lake. ‘India Clean Sweep’ is an initiative by Chennai Trekking Club, to save our waters and other natural spaces

Paper or plastic? Styrofoam or glass?

September 1, 2008 Meera K

There is so much of disposable products in our lives. From plastic bags to diapers to pens (whatever happened to ballpoint refills – does nobody use those anymore?) For a cup of tea in a