‘Single-use’ edges out ‘VAR,’ ‘floss,’ ‘gammon,’ and ‘plogging’ as this dictionary’s word of the year /
‘Single-use’ edges out ‘VAR,’ ‘floss,’ ‘gammon,’ and ‘plogging’ as this dictionary’s word of the year…
Source: boingboing.net
‘Single-use’ edges out ‘VAR,’ ‘floss,’ ‘gammon,’ and ‘plogging’ as this dictionary’s word of the year…
Source: boingboing.net
Read more about Kerala govt bans manufacturing, sale of single-use plastic from January 1 on Business Standard.As per the decision, plastic manufacturers, wholesalers and small sellers who violate the law can be fined Rs 10,000 for the first time and Rs 25,000 for violating the law again…
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Well, that didn’t last long.After telling shoppers that they were phasing out single-use plastic bags as of July 1, Coles have announced they will now off…
Nothing lasts forever, so they say — gadgets included. These are usually traded in or discarded for newer and more advanced models. Such behavior, though, has a negative impact on the environment and our health. To address this concern, Globe’s E-Waste Zero program advocates for responsible disposal and recycling of electronic waste. It provides a way for anyone to donate their old, non-working electronic devices. “Recognizing just how irresponsible and unsystematic disposal of e-waste can potentially impact the environment and our lives, we endeavored to proactively find and create more viable solutions that will curb the adverse effects of e-waste,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.
The Surrey Hills Christmas Fair celebrates the best of Surrey fine arts, crafts and artisanal produce. We are delighted to host and curate this event, which will take place across the Manor House, Place Farm Barn and walled gardens. Our exhibiting partners include Wey Ceramics, Surrey Hills Enterprises, Guildford Art Society, Surrey Sculpture Society, The Artshed Surrey, Surrey Guild of Craftsmen, Aaronson Hauck & Friends. All ticket sales help to fund the work of the West Horsley Place Trust. In the manor house we are celebrating the best of Surrey fine arts and crafts. Experience the unique atmosphere of the manor house, complete with roaring fires as you peruse arts and crafts from paintings to ceramics, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, prints, silversmithing and more.
Read the full article at: www.westhorsleyplace.org
Durian fruits, famous for their bad smell, could be used to make electrodes in ultra-fast chargers for electric cars and gadgets