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Neem as a Pesticide Pesticide poisoning is one of the most potent causes of ill health and death today. Here, Neem is offered as a natural pesticide and as an alternative to chemical pesticides. Sriram Group of Industries The Sriram Group of Industries has adopted a number of environment-friendly measures in the day to day management of their factories. These measures have also led to considerable savings in monetary terms. Avoiding Eye Strain in Electronic Factories People working in electronic factories undergo severe eyestrain, due to the kind of work they do. This story suggests some preventive measures to avoid such harmful eye-exposure. EPISODE 6 Environmental Audits in India In 1992, Government of India made it mandatory for industries to provide annual reports of usage of water, raw materials and energy and also of waste generated as well as waste-disposal mechanisms. This story takes a look at the fate of this decree. Fly-ash Bricks as Building Material Chimneys of thermal power plants emit an environmental hazard called fly ash. Presence of fly ash in the air is extremely harmful to health. But, this waste can be used in making building bricks. How to Lessen Noise Pollution The noise in factories and work places can be hazardous for our ears. To protect our hearing faculties, certain measures can be adopted which are highlighted in this story. EPISODE 7 India and Montreal Protocol The Montreal Protocol was signed by India to keep up |
with the norms of the Climate Change mechanisms.
How Greenline, launched in 1992 is providing an excellent outlet and platform to the industrial houses to demonstrate their ‘green thinking’ by becoming sponsors for planting trees and maintaining greenery on the roadsides, parks and roundabouts. In return, Greenline allocates various lengths and stretches of roads for strategic advertising. Eco-Friendly Gifts Gifts come in all shapes and sizes but the best gifts are those which do not cost the earth. A list of eco-friendly gifts which people can give each other is listed here. EPISODE 8 Retrofitting for Indian Industries Pollution prevention should be a front-end approach, attacking the source of waste by adjusting process technologies and controls, cleaning and handling practices, packaging and even transporting practices. But, the Indian approach hinges on end-of-the pipe technologies that merely remove or detoxify waste without fundamentally affecting the industrial processes that produce them. Welcom Group Hotels and Their Conservation Efforts The efforts of the Welcom Sheraton to recycle and reuse resources, including water, is just a part of their campaign to be eco-friendly. They found out that it is not only fashionable to be eco-friendly but an economically viable proposition as well! Indoor Plants as Air Purifiers People who work in closed air-conditioned offices often feel ill due to the exposure to objects and machines, which emit chemicals. The use of certain indoor plants can actually de-poison the air and make people feel a lot better. |
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