Over-watering caused plants heavy damage Heavy rainfall in August and September has damaged plants in nurseries across Bengaluru, causing losses to their owners. G. Shrinivas, owner of Sumanth Nursery and Garden, Jnanabharathi, informed The Observer: “Flowers like ZZ plant, peace lily and sevanthi (chrysanthemum) get destroyed when over-watered. They require a minimum of 5-6 hours […]
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Human-animal interaction has risen over years Bengaluru city has been witnessing an increasing number of wildlife sightings. Experts believe the shrinking wildlife habitat and animal corridors are the primary reasons for these as also human-wildlife conflicts. Joseph Hoover, a former member of the Karnataka State Wildlife Board, explained why elephants, leopards and other wild animals […]
Continue ReadingNishka Kumari, 7, who is always fascinated by trees and plants, spends her evenings in a garden located in her apartment complex with her father, who explains to her the importance of protecting nature. “It is important to grow trees because they give you oxygen and are home to lot of birds. A large number […]
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Popularity and tangible results drive the trend As investments in ESG funds pick up pace, the environmental factor dominates in India, say investment consultants. ESG stands for ‘environmental, social and governance’ investments. These are essentially non-financial factors that are used to measure investment instruments to enable a socially responsible form of investing. While investing in […]
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Confusion prevails over certification of food by PETA Many people want to turn to veganism, but it is exclusive to only a small section of society. Reason: Food items are not readily available and are extremely expensive. Ankita Kumar, 25, a software engineer, tried being a vegan but could not sustain it. “I was a […]
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We love a fancy wedding with a huge variety of food to choose from. The flip side however, is massive amounts of food wastage.
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By Arshreet Singh Only 3 km separate the neighborhoods of Chickpet and D’Souza Layout. The difference in the amount of garbage on the streets of these neighborhoods is astonishing. While the streets of D’Souza Layout resemble those in a European village, Chickpet’s streets are lined with heaps of garbage. A huge pile of garbage covering […]
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Disposable masks are a major contributor to it Face shields, PPE kits, and disposable face masks have added to the medical waste generated in Bengaluru hospitals after the Covid-19 outbreak. Disposable face masks are used in huge numbers and inappropriate disposal of the same is a danger to the environment M.A. Srinath, Vice President of […]
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Shopkeepers, vegetable vendors and small restaurants continue to use single-use plastic bags despite a ban on them, adding to Bengaluru’s garbage menace. Plastic bags less than 75 microns thick were banned by the Centre in September this year. Under the Prime Minister’s vision, single-use plastic is to be phased out completely by the end of […]
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They need to be thrown in biomedical waste Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) are using environment-unfriendly plastic straws in alcometers. Environmentalist Akshay Heblikar, Director of the NGO Eco-Watch, informed The Observer that proper disposal of plastic is a key aspect of keeping the environment healthy. “It is their duty to carry out those tests… what they should […]
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