New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): Once a stubborn by-product of consumption, waste became an ever-growing challenge with rising populations and rapid urbanisation. Answering the call of the Swachh ...

When Elisa Teipel, and her collaborators began their research several years ago, their goal was to take an agricultural waste product of little value—in this case, fibers extracted from coconut ...

Heaps of wasted coconut shells and husks are a common sight across the Coastal region. The eyesore was almost becoming an environmental hazard until it started evolving into a money-making industry.

The coconut tree is often called the tree of life, and for good reason—every single part of it serves a purpose. From the refreshing water inside to the sturdy outer shell, coconuts are nature’s gift ...