Eco-Friendly

A plate of golden-brown besan ladoo sweets made from gram flour and sugar, arranged for Diwali sharing

October 30, 2026

Sustainable Diwali Sweets and Mithai

Diwali sweets represent centuries of culinary innovation, cultural identity, and family tradition across the Indian subcontinent. These mithai range from milk-based creams to fried pastries, each carrying regional significance and seasonal flavors.

Culture·India·Sustainability

Diwali 2026: Eco-Friendly Celebration Guide for Sustainable Lighting

Diwali arrives on November 6, 2026, bringing families together for one of the world’s most joyful festivals. The festival of lights celebrates victory and renewal, and for millions of people, that celebration centers on illumination—from traditional oil lamps to electric

October 30, 2026

Eco-Friendly Diwali: Firecracker-Free Celebrations

Culture·India·Sustainability

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil across India and the diaspora. Traditional observances center on rituals that connect

Dussehra 2026: From Rice Flour Rangoli to Clay Diyas — How to Celebrate Without Leaving Synthetic Waste Behind

Culture·Environment·India·Sustainability·Waste

As millions across India mark Vijayadashami (Dussehra) 2026, households and community pandals are increasingly looking at what gets left behind once the celebrations end.

Jennifer Eckhart, Former Fox Business Producer, Dies at 36

Culture·Environment·Sustainability

Eco-Friendly Rakhi 2026: Sustainable, Plantable and Handmade Ideas for Raksha Bandhan

Discover eco-friendly rakhi ideas for Raksha Bandhan 2026: plantable seed rakhis, jute, organic cotton, and handmade options. Learn DIY methods and ethical buying tips.

Rahul Somvanshi

August 28, 2026

Healthcare professional and patient working on sustainable options for women’s reproductive health.

Health·Sustainability

Embracing Nature: Top Biodegradable Innovations in Women’s Health

You’re standing in front of your closet, staring at a pile of fast-fashion “bargains,” and wondering why you didn’t buy one timeless piece that would last. That’s kind of how women’s health

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

A new UCLA-developed cooling device made of six thin layers of nanotube-coated polymer films about one-quarter of an-inch thick. Photo Source: UCLA Soft Materials Research Laboratory

News

UCLA’s Compact Device Lowers Temperatures by 16°F Without Harmful Gases

Think of a compact cooling device that can drop temperatures by 16 degrees without hurting the environment. UCLA scientists have created exactly that – a new type of cooling pump that works

Govind Tekale

January 17, 2025

Strip of e-textile demonstrating the flexible qualities of ink jet printed graphene. Credit: Marzia Dulal

Design·Fashion·Science

Biodegradable E-Textiles Revolutionize Health Monitoring While Cutting Environmental Waste

Research teams from UWE Bristol and University of Southampton have engineered electronic textiles (e-textiles) that decompose naturally while maintaining medical-grade monitoring capabilities. The Smart, Wearable, and Eco-friendly Electronic Textiles (SWEET) project, published

Rahul Somvanshi

January 14, 2025

Examples of materials made from fruit and vegetable waste (cabbage, orange, onion). Photo Source: The University of Tokyo

Architecture·Design·Materials

Scientists Turn Chinese Cabbage Waste into 18 MPa Sustainable Construction Material

Japanese researchers have achieved 18 MPa flexural strength from Chinese cabbage waste—creating construction-grade materials four times stronger than concrete. The achievement emerged from the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science, where

Rahul Somvanshi

January 13, 2025

Architecture·Materials·Sustainability

Mitsubishi’s BENEBiOL™ Hits 80% Biomass: Maintaining Performance with Significant Lower Emissions

Hey fellow materials enthusiasts- want to talk about something cool happening in bio-based building materials? Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has taken their BENEBiOL™ material to a whole new level. You know how

Rahul Somvanshi

November 3, 2024

Mobility·USA

$84.9M Boost: Rochester’s Electric Link BRT Poised to Transform Commutes Along 2.8 Miles of High-Demand Corridors

The Biden-Harris Administration recently dropped a whopping $84.9 million grant on the city to build a state-of-the-art, all-electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that’s going to transform the way Rochester gets around

Sunita Somvanshi

October 30, 2024

Technology

Polar Vantage M3 Sets New Standards: Replaceable Batteries, Dual-Band GPS, 7-Day Battery, and a Surprise Sustainability Twist—Is It a Mid-Range Game Changer?

Introduction Polar, a veteran in the sports watch industry, has just launched its latest mid-range offering: the Vantage M3. Packed with premium features at a competitive price point of $399, the Vantage

Karmactive Team

October 27, 2024

Europe·Fashion·Sustainability

Lahti’s Green Capital Status Isn’t Just for Show: How One City Boosted Recycling by 500%!

The Finnish town of Lahti, 2021’s European Green Capital, is leading the charge in eco-friendly textile initiatives. The city’s Textile Deposit pilot scheme has revolutionized textile recycling, with a 500% surge in

Tejal Somvanshi

October 27, 2023

Conservation·India

Greening the Future: IIT Kharagpur’s Unseen Environmental Crusade Unveiled!

Under the banner of “Swachhta Hi Seva – Cleanliness Drive” and the Swachh Bharat Mission, IIT Kharagpur witnessed a significant environmental initiative. Spearheaded by the student bodies, Shaurya and the Technology Environment

Tejal Somvanshi

October 25, 2023

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