#substainability

Rana Plaza, 24. April 2013

Sabhar, Bangladesh

Power circle / chain link necklace 1920’s & 70’s/vintage jewellery

Every week, Eco India brings you stories of innovations from across India and Europe, and the people who make them possible. Our top story this week looks how a sustainable fashion studio, that upcycles old sarees, became Meghna Nayak’s choice of weapon in her fight against sweatshop culture in the fashion industry.

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Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow. Our top story this week looks at how a Mumbai-based designer has established a thriving, sustainable business by using discarded materials to create experimental dyes for textiles.

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Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow. Our top story looks at how a unique seafood calendar called 'Know Your Fish' that helps consumers adopt sustainable seafood eating practices and minimize their impact on ocean ecosystems.

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Director of Photography: Mohammad Ismail Shaikh

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Every week, Eco India brings you stories of innovations from across India and Europe, and the people who make them possible. Our top story this week looks at how an organisation in Telangana is empowering farmers to move away from chemical fertilisers.

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The Cyan Step:

5 g PVA

10 g Na2S

2 g 3A molecular sieves

In 100 ml DMF.

Heat to 100-110°C to dissolve PVA, let react overnight at ~60°C, decant into cold isopropanol to precipitate out sulfhydrile intermediate product (also an interesting product, can be used to improve mucoadhesive proprties in cell culture coatings).

Pink step

Dissolve the dried ball in room temerature alkaline saturated KMnO4 solution, precipitate with acetone, dissolve in carbonate buffer, exchange against solutions with strong insoluble Mn chelators like, once again, Na2S or something.

PVSA can be used as a wide range RNAse inhibitor, also a convenient stop - and preserve in cell-free protein synthesis systems, especially ribosome display.

Embracing a Great December! 🌱 As we step into this festive month, let's make it more sustainable! How? We give you three green tips: 🎄✨

🌿 Conscious Celebrations: Let's opt for eco-friendly decorations, minimizing waste and choosing sustainable alternatives to make our festivities shine without damaging our planet.

🌲 Gifts that Give Back: Let's think about gifts with a purpose: sustainable, locally sourced, or supporting charitable causes. Let's spread joy by leaving a positive impact.

♻️ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Make a commitment to reduce single-use items, reuse whenever possible, and recycle responsibly. Small collective changes make a big difference.

🌟 Share your sustainable tips and spread green cheer. 🎁💚