Polythene: A Problematic Mindset

According to a United Nations’s report, more than one million polythene bags are consumed in the world every minute. That’s an attractive number for a businessman, looking for an opportunity to cash this viable commercial opportunity. But for an environmentalist, it’s an alarming figure that sets off a million warning bells ringing in his or her head. There is no denying the fact that a battle between proponents and opponents of polythene has been going on ever since Bangladesh became the first nation to ban the use of thin polythene bags in 2002. The battle has grown ferocious, year after…

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The Hidden Environmental Impact of Used Cooking Oil

Would you ever allow unchecked dumping of oil and fats into your body? Likely not, as excessive fat and oil intake can lead to severe health problems like heart attacks and liver failure. However, have you considered the impact of used cooking oil on our environment? Used Cooking Oil is a significant environmental issue, particularly in urban areas where dense populations and numerous food establishments exacerbate the problem. While rural areas are also affected, the impact is more pronounced in cities due to high volumes of Used Cooking Oil generated by restaurants, hotels, street vendors, and other food businesses. Despite…

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