India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution

India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution

NEW DELHI, July 1 (Reuters) – India on Friday imposed a ban on single-use plastics on items ranging from straws to cigarette packets to combat worsening pollution in country whose streets are strewn with waste. Announcing the ban, the government dismissed the...
Turning Sugarcane Waste Into Cement

Turning Sugarcane Waste Into Cement

Sugarcane leaves ash as raw material Among many environmental benefits, turning sugarcane waste into cement is also economically beneficial. Sugarcane bagasse ash has pozzolanic properties, which makes it a suitable substitute for cement. These ash particles can be...