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The fall of the ‘bottle’
Published on 30 Dec, 2009 at 10:15 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
Around 40,000 pet bottles strewn artistically fall from atop the 11-storey MET building in Bandra west… a symbolic conviction of people to relinquish the use of plastic. This and many more such installations around this vibrant suburb, conveyed the message of Celebrate Bandra 2009 – making this suburb of Mumbai plastic-free. This year, Celebrate Bandra
Garbage initiative
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 17:14 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
Replicating the model launched in Kochi two years ago, the residents of Thiruvananthapuram may soon be operating their own garbage units. And equipping them to do so will be the city chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI). The latter is launching a decentralised mass solid waste management project targeting
Airport clean up
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 16:31 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Airport Authority of India (AAI) have set a new guideline to keep the area near the Ahmedabad airport garbage free. Acting on a regulation set by the National Bird Control Committee, they will charge anyone who is found dumping solid waste near the airport a fine of Rs one
Sewer upgradation
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 15:21 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
Haryana government is planning to install proper sewerage plants in 78 towns. This process of upgradation in phases will later cover the entire state. The ground water in quite a few areas, including Sonepat, Gurgaon and Faridabad is heavily polluted because of the dumping of effluents in rivers and rivulets. The underground water has become
HCNG for vehicles
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 15:20 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) seems keen to reduce vehicular pollution by adopting greener ways. SIAM and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) have come up with the formula by which 18% of hydrogen, when blended with CNG, produces the least amount of NOx. This hydrogen-blended CNG (HCNG) also increases the power of vehicles to
Well water for toilets
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 15:20 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has begun work on rejuvenation of old wells in its eastern suburbs to meet the demands of the local water shortage. The water from the wells could be used for non-drinking purposes like gardening, washing clothes and for toilets. Of the 156 wells the civic body are working on 33 wells
Know your wipes
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 14:43 in Professional, Technology / Features | Viewed times | No Comments
In professional surface cleaning, various kinds of wipes are used for fast and effective removal of grease and grime. The choice of wipes differs with the nature of cleaning required – high absorbency wipes for wet surfaces; wipes for streak-free or lint-free cleaning of glossy/glass surfaces and wipes for easy removal of grease and stubborn
Green Floor Pads
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 14:43 in Professional, Technology / Features | Viewed times | No Comments
Americo floor pads showcased by Domadia Buscon, a trading company based in Hyderabad, at Clean India Pulire 2009, are made out of 100% recycled polyester material with a minimum 80% post consumer waste. “Primary sources of these materials are recycled soda and water bottles,” says John W. Miller, Executive VP-Sales & Marketing, Americo Manufacturing Company,
Cleaning the escalators
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 14:43 in Professional, Technology / Features | Viewed times | No Comments
I love India and her people,” says Efi Rosen in an excited tone. “Your people are so modest. They have the most intelligent brains around the world. India will take over the globe soon. It is amazing that Tata introduced a car (Nano) for €1500. That is like breaking all records. They will shake the
Ready to launch CNG Sweeper
Published on 1 Dec, 2009 at 14:42 in Professional, Technology / Features | Viewed times | No Comments
Vincenzo Geddes Da Filicaia, Managing Director of Dulevo International, was in Mumbai recently to participate in Clean India Pulire 2009. Clean India Journal caught up with him to learn how his company is faring in the Indian and international cleaning market.
