Understanding Your Water Footprint A water footprint is a measure that quantifies the total amount of freshwater consumed directly or indirectly by individuals, households, and businesses. This measure helps calculate the usage pattern of water and depicts the places where more conservations are needed. The two main components of water footprint are direct and indirect […]
Understanding the Indian Dairy Industry The Indian dairy industry is one of the important industries in the country’s economy. It contributes around 4% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. This sector is an important part of enhancing the livelihoods of many rural families, in terms of providing them with source of income and nutrition. Today,
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What is Carbon Capture Technology? Carbon capture technology is a pool of methods that capture emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) released during industrial processes or other related activities, notably energy generation and manufacturing activities. The basic idea behind this technology is to capture CO2 emissions at the source before they get into the atmosphere. In
Understanding Energy Conservation Energy conservation is the reduction of energy needed to carry out a specific activity or deliver a certain service. Today, this process has become more essential due to scarcity of resources and increasing environmental problems. Knowing and implementing energy conservation in an educational institution, where much energy is used in lighting, heating,
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Introduction to Rice Production in India India is a country where rice forms the staple for most of the people, giving millions their primary source of nutrition. In fact, rice is one of the highest produced crops in India and of much cultural importance and economic value in the country. Since the country holds 20
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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Internet of Things, shortly known as IoT, is a network of connected devices that could communicate with each other over the internet. It is a concept wherein ordinary objects are embedded with technology so that they collect data, share, and analyze it. It can interact with both the
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What Are Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products? Eco-friendly cleaning products are those cleaning products which are made with natural ingredients that will bring about less environmental impact. Hence, they will not cause harm to either human health or the planet. Eco-friendly cleaning solutions are mainly focused on sustainability and biodegradability. As a result, they differ from the
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Picture a farmer looking at vegetables he cannot sell because floodwater stopped the truck, or a shop owner telling customers there is no sugar because a storm delayed it. That is what climate change does to India’s supply chains—the paths goods take from fields to your hands. A climate resilient supply chain can handle these
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Introduction: The Dual Nature of Technology Passive solar heating is an eco-friendly design technique that exploits the power of the sun to maintain the indoor ambient temperature without using mechanical means. This technique exploits free and renewable energy via conscious use of natural heat flow due to natural architectural design, materials, and orientation. Hence, building
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What is Greywater? Greywater is wastewater that contains relatively clean water arising from household activities like the washing of dishes, bathing, and laundry. Contrasting with blackwater associated with sewage and typically collected from toilets, greywater is characterized by lower levels of contamination, thus making it more appropriate for some recycling applications. Knowing what distinguishes these
