Plastic bottles

Here is why you must ditch those plastic bottles and boxes altogether

Posted By Editorial Team, June 17, 2019 at 02:27pm

Our daily plastic ingestion has reached an alarming stage, says a new study. It doesn t only harm our environment, plastic has detrimental effects on our health as well. Read on to know more.
Parineeti Chopra urges people to avoid using plastic

Posted By Agencies, March 01, 2019 at 07:18am

Actress Parineeti Chopra appeals to society to stop using plastic as it is harmful for health.
Do you pack your kids' lunch or snacks in a plastic dabba or aluminium foil? DON'T!

Posted By Editorial Team, February 14, 2019 at 12:01pm

Did you know that packing food in plastic tiffin boxes and storing water in plastic water bottles can lead to hormonal problems, diabetes and other serious health conditions?
Maharashtra plastic ban: This is how you can replace harmful plastic items

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, June 22, 2018 at 03:32pm

Ditching plastic can be good for your health as well as the environment, suggests an expert.
Say no to plastic, eat your cutlery instead!

Posted By Agencies, May 12, 2018 at 10:37am

Edible cutlery could be the perfect replacement for harmful plastic disposables like spoons.
Global Recycling Day: Think resource, not waste

Posted By ANI, March 18, 2018 at 05:54pm

To promote action on recycling, recycling associations across the globe are observing the first Global Recycling Day.
Maharashtra plastic ban: 8 steps to minimise your exposure to plastic

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, March 17, 2018 at 10:56am

Maharashtra is imposing a plastic ban from March 18 (Gudi Padwa). Plastic is harmful to the environment and also to your body. Here are some ways to make your life plastic-free and healthy!
Rujuta Diwekar reveals 3 changes you need to make in your kitchen right away for good health

Posted By Upneet Pansare, March 14, 2018 at 11:05am

Do you cook in non-stick cookware and use plastic tiffin box? This article is just for you.
5 rules to raise happy and healthy kids

Posted By Upneet Pansare, March 05, 2018 at 11:01am

Parents, it s never too late to start following these simple but super relevant rules by Rujuta Diwekar.
What do the numbers on your plastic bottles mean?

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, January 23, 2018 at 05:31pm

The numbers help us understand the grade of plastic we are using and whether it is food grade or not.
Should you really use BPA-free bottles?

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, November 27, 2017 at 09:43am

Your plastic water bottle may be Bisphenol A (BPA)-free but you are exposed BPA and worse chemicals through other sources!
6 products (apart from water bottles) that contain cancer-causing BPA

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, November 24, 2017 at 06:45pm

Did you know that these everyday items contain the dreaded BPA?
STOP! Refilling and re-using that plastic bottles. Here's why

Posted By Agencies, June 28, 2017 at 10:30am

BPA may mimic hormones and interfere with the endocrine system of glands, which release hormones around the body.
If you're pregnant and drinking from plastic bottle, you may up the risk of having an obese baby

Posted By Agencies, February 08, 2017 at 09:40am

Scientists have found that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA),is linked to an unborn child's increased risk of obesity.
Selecting a safe water bottle: The pros of using steel, glass, aluminium, BPA-free and polycarbonated bottles

Posted By Tania Tarafdar, April 26, 2016 at 10:04am

Plastic water bottles are laced with harmful chemicals, so stop using them RIGHT NOW! Here are better and safer options to choose from.
New Year, New You: Tip# 28 – Use BPA free lunch boxes for your kids

Posted By Priyanka Ganwani, August 28, 2015 at 09:47pm

Don't be in a rush to pack your child's lunchbox, be cautious of the plastic boxes and bottles you use everyday. These could be highly toxic.
5 things that are harming your health and the environment

Posted By Kriti Saraswat, June 05, 2015 at 08:51am

Think twice before you use these products the next time.
Medical experts join hands to seek early ban on PET medicinal bottles

Posted By Editorial Team, February 20, 2015 at 06:34pm
Revealed -- why you should stop drinking bottled water

Posted By Poorva Chavan, January 16, 2015 at 05:09pm
Warning: Avoid reusing plastic mineral water bottles!

Posted By Ranita Ganguly, August 19, 2014 at 04:47pm

Read here to know why you shouldn't reuse plastic water bottles