sustainability

Apple orchards surrounded by agricultural lands attract a less diverse collection of bee species than orchards surrounded by natural habitats.

Mitigation efforts and changes in agricultural practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the sector.

Plastic bottle waste can be converted into PET aerogels which can be used for various applications.

Coral reefs can be rehabilitated over large scales using a cost-effective technique.

Nanoparticles derived from green mango peel can decontaminate oil sludge, which is a major soil contaminant.

Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly farming practices while continuing to be productive.

Global biodiversity set to collapse unless concerted action is taken to reverse damage to the tropical ecosystem.

Australian researchers develop a tool to calculate the nitrogen footprint of an organisation.

Genes from mint and basil engineered to produce yeast brews “hoppier” beer than that made from traditional yeast and hops.

A plant-based diet, particularly organic food consumption is better for the environment than an animal based one.

Sunlight can provide sustainable energy needed to manufacture nitrogen-based fertilisers.

Silver nanoparticles in clothing which ends up in washing waste water can be recovered by a closed-loop sustainable method.