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Puerto Rico seventh-grader turns plantain peels into mulch, cutting weeds by up to 53%
Wileidy Feliciano-Rivera, a seventh-grader from Puerto Rico, transformed discarded plantain peels into biodegradable mulch. This innovative project addressed plastic waste and showcased potential agricultural benefits. EcoMusa, the resultant mulch, effectivel…
In a 1st, thousands of Kedarnath pilgrims bring back tonnes of trash from shrine
In an unprecedented initiative, thousands of pilgrims at Kedarnath are carrying down plastic waste voluntarily. The local administration's 'Carry Me Back' campaign has facilitated the collection of over 12 tonnes of waste. Volunteers from various states, incl…