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Can you reuse aluminium foil? 10 practical household uses backed by science

Cleaned aluminum foil offers multiple household uses beyond single use. It effectively removes tarnish from silver through an electrochemical reaction. Foil balls can scrub pots and pans and reduce dryer static. Reflective foil deters garden pests and reflects light onto houseplants. This material also seals small gaps and protects fixtures…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Pirelli Wants to Recycle Your Old Tires And Make New Ones

Pirelli has partnered with BASF, Synthos, and Pyrum to reduce tire waste and recycle as many old and end-of-life tires as possible all to make new tires that pollute less, while reducing its own manufacturing emissions.

RideApart · Jul 24

Indore family mistakenly drops 2-kg silver utensil in garbage; municipal sanitation workers find it at a segregation centre

A family's cherished silver urn was accidentally discarded into a garbage truck in Indore. Municipal workers undertook a difficult search through tonnes of waste to find the heirloom. They meticulously sifted through metal scrap for two days before locating the urn. The valuable item was returned to the family after…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Senate gives nod to 10 bills

The Senate approved 10 bills during the first ordinary session of 2026 and completed consideration of the amended Clean Air Bill, according to a legislative performance summary released yesterday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

Kalyan Jewellers shares jump 9%, extend two-day rally to over 15% after robust Q1 business update

Kalyan Jewellers shares saw a significant surge following a robust first-quarter business update. The company reported an estimated 38% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for Q1 FY27. Strong domestic demand and international growth contributed to this impressive financial performance. The launch of a gold recirculation campaign also gained significant customer…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

EU plans to impose emissions costs on waste incineration plants

European Union plans will require waste incineration plants to pay for carbon dioxide emissions. This move aims to encourage reuse and reduce waste generation across member states. The industry argues this unfairly penalizes incinerator owners instead of waste producers. Officials are considering a 2031 start date for these new emissions…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Kalyan Jewellers shares soar over 6% as 38% YoY revenue jump in Q1 update

Kalyan Jewellers shares rose sharply on Wednesday after the company reported an estimated 38% year-on-year growth in consolidated Q1 revenue, driven by robust demand in India and strong same-store sales. Its international business and digital jewellery platform Candere also posted healthy growth, despite the seasonal impact of Adhik Maas.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Britons to buy 8m mini fans this year – but almost half will end up in landfill

Shoppers urged to seek quality products or alternatives as data shows demand surpassing last year’s total

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Kalyan Jewellers shares tumble 7% despite strong Q1 update. Details here

Kalyan Jewellers reported approximately 38% revenue growth in Q1 FY2027. This growth was driven by strong domestic and international business performance. The company's gold recirculation campaign also showed encouraging progress. However, the stock declined as investors booked profits after the update.

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Composting in Hot Weather: How Turning and Moisture Control Speed Up Decomposition

Hot weather can turn a compost pile into a fast-moving recycling machine, but only when the balance stays just right. Summer heat gives beneficial microbes a natural boost, yet blazing temperatures can also dry out a pile so quickly that decomposition slows to a crawl.

Frugal Gardening · Jul 6