Human Development and Environment

   " To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."  - Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn  was a British actress and humanitarian. She was also UNICEF Goodwill ambassador in 1989. She was a tireless advocate for children's rights. She worked towards human welfare. Hello everyone,  in the previous blog we were talking about the benefits and some plant suggestions of verdure in your home.  For today we will talk about  all things we should keep in mind while and after you grow a plant in your home.  While setting up an indoor garden you need to know there are two types of plants "indoor and outdoor " with completely different care and maintenance. To know more we did some research , spoke with a nursery in-charge and took some tips from our mother to bring out the best tips and suggestions for your sweet home garden. CARE & MAINTENANCE:- I. Indoor plants- Indoor plants are usually already in containers, so there is no need to plant them in another pl...

This is going to be an uncomplicated but important topic. We'll be discussing the segregation of 'waste' in this blog.  Let's Begin... Waste segregation   means dividing  waste  into dry and wet. Dry  waste  includes wood and related products, metals, and glass. Wet  waste  typically refers to organic  waste  usually generated by eating establishments and is heavy in weight due to dampness. SEGREGATION OF HOUSE WASTE 1) Wet Waste/Kitchen Waste - This comprises items like fruit peels , leftovers , vegetable skins , uncooked food , coffee or tea powder,  and garden waste  like leaves and twigs. Maintain a bin to separate it from other wastes so that it can be converted into rich organic compost. 2) Dry Waste - It is divided into Recyclable & Non- Recyclable waste. 3) Sanitary Waste - Sanitary waste includes diapers  (adults & babies), synthetic sanitary napkins , hygiene-related products , condoms , tampons , soiled ...

  Air Pollution in India is a serious health issue. In the Northern part of the country, it increases even more around the festival of Diwali, making it a cause of great concern for the government (sadly not the people). The time between October 15 and November 15 is considered critical for majorly Delhi-NCR's air quality due to certain reasons. REASONS  - ⇨ STUBBLE BURNING - In short, the production of crops has also increased the agricultural waste and generation of husk. Farmers usually gather the husk and put them on fire as it is the easiest way to dump it. However, doing so creates a serious issue that is directly linked to our environment. A large number of toxic gases are emitted into our atmosphere. The toxic gases become the cause of numerous health issues. Studies have shown that Stubble Burning has caused great deterioration in the air quality of Punjab and Haryana (primarily). ⇨ WEATHER PATTERNS -  The continuous increase in anthropogenic emissions of carbo...