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ranvijaysingh15 · 3 months
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ES Ranganathan: Pioneering India's Biogas Revolution for Sustainable Energy
ES Ranganathan highlighted the 'Delhi Milk Scheme Biogas Plant' as a great example of how dairy waste can be turned into biogas. This not only helps reduce waste disposal problems but also cuts down energy costs for the dairy. ES Ranganathan emphasized that this plant shows how biogas technology can be successfully used in cities, solving both waste management and energy supply challenges. With successful projects like this, biogas is proving to be a practical solution for India’s energy needs while also helping the environment.
In recent years, there have been major advancements in biogas plant technology. New types of anaerobic digesters, such as continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTRs) and plug-flow digesters, have made biogas production much more efficient. These digesters break down organic matter more effectively, producing more biogas from the same amount of feedstock.
Additionally, new pre-treatment methods like mechanical sorting and enzymatic hydrolysis speed up the decomposition process, making biogas production faster and more cost-effective.
Smart monitoring and control systems have also been added to biogas plants. These systems allow operators to optimize the conditions for biogas production in real-time by adjusting factors like temperature, pH levels, and retention times, ensuring that the microorganisms responsible for producing biogas are working at their best.
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foodandbeverages · 1 year
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Packaged Fresh Fruits Market Growth Analysis, Varieties And Analysis Of Key Players – Forecasts To 2033
The packaged fresh fruit market has experienced significant growth in recent years. As consumers increasingly prioritize convenience and healthy eating, packaged fresh fruits have become a popular choice. These products offer the benefits of ready-to-eat, pre-cut fruits that are easily portable and can be enjoyed on the go. With busy lifestyles and growing health consciousness, packaged fresh fruits provide a convenient solution for individuals and families looking to incorporate more fruits into their diet. The market is driven by the demand for freshness, quality, and variety, with companies focusing on innovative packaging designs and sustainable practices to meet consumer expectations.
According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the global packaged fresh fruits market is estimated to reach a total value of US$ 12,837.6 million in 2023. Over the projection period, global sales of packaged fresh fruits are likely to soar at 5.5% CAGR. By 2033, the total, market size is anticipated to reach US$ 22,012.5 million.
Packaged fresh fruits are one of the most versatile products available in the market which can be consumed raw or minced. They also provide the flexibility to flavor milk and other beverages.
Consumers are increasingly looking forward to foods that are readily available and can go with everything. This is expected to elevate packaged fresh food demand during the assessment period.
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It has been observed that individuals are becoming more habituated to healthy snacking at regular intervals owing to their work-centric lifestyles. Millennials are among those who are leading this lifestyle, and as awareness rises, so does the preference for healthy food options.
Further, there is an increase in initiatives taken by national and international organizations to create awareness about eating healthy food. This is expected to create a conducive environment for the development of the global packaged fresh fruits industry.
For instance, United Nations declared 2021 as the ‘International Year of Fruits and Vegetables’ to encourage individuals to make healthier food choices in their daily routines to improve health and reduce the incidence of diet-related illnesses
These initiatives also aim at reducing food losses and waste in global food systems. Such efforts will continue to prove beneficial for the packaged fresh fruit market.
Key Takeaways from this Market Report:
The global packaged fresh fruits market is anticipated to reach a market valuation of US$ 22,012.5 million by 2033.
Based on form, conventional segment is forecast to exhibit a CAGR of 4.9% during the assessment period.
By distribution channel, retail sales segment is set to total a valuation of US$ 17,320.1 million by 2033.
The United States packaged fresh fruits industry size is projected to reach US$ 4,910.2 million by 2033.
China market is forecast to exceed a valuation of US$ 1,840.2 million by the end of 2033.
Packaged fresh fruit demand in India is predicted to rise at 5.2% CAGR during the prediction period.
“The increasing use of fresh fruits in bakery and confectionery applications aligns with the growing consumer demand for healthier and more natural food options, providing opportunities for innovation and market expansion,“ says a lead analyst at Future Market Insights (FMI).
Who is Winning? Del Monte Foods, Inc., Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, Country Fresh Inc., The Wonderful Company LLC, Goya Foods, Inc., Chiquita Brands LLC, Sundia Corporation, Sahyadri Farms, Trinity Fruit Company Inc., Juicy Gems, Anusaya Fresh India Pvt. Ltd., The FruitGuys, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., GreenFood Iberica, My Harvest Farms and others are the few leading packaged fresh fruit companies profiled in the report.
These companies are introducing new high-quality products into the market to meet evolving consumer demand and changing industry trends. They are also adopting strategies such as facility expansions, acquisitions, collaborations, etc. to expand their footprint.
For instance,
In October 2020, Goya Foods, an American Hispanic-owned food company, announced a US$ 80 million investment to expand its manufacturing and distribution capacities at the facility in Brookshire, Texas.
In May 2021, a Chinese fruit manufacturer, Joy Wing Mau Corporation Ltd, announced a strategic partnership with Dole China to launch a packed fruit cup.
In 2017, a German company named FOOD Freshly formed a joint venture which is named FOOD Fresh India, with exotic fruits importer IG International to launch packaged fresh-cut fruits such as apples, pears, and other fruits.
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Future Market Insights (FMI), in its new offering, provides an unbiased analysis of the global packaged fresh fruits market presenting historical demand data (2018 to 2022) and forecast statistics for the period from 2023 to 2033.
The study incorporates compelling insights on the packaged fresh fruits industry based on variety (apple, banana, peaches, grapefruit, mango, orange, kiwi, lemon, pineapple, and pomegranate), nature (organic, natural, and conventional), distribution channel (retail sales (discount stores, hypermarkets/supermarkets, grocery stores, specialty food stores, wholesale stores, online retail, and others) and HoReCa), & Region.
Market by Categorization:
By Variety:
Apple
Banana
Peaches
Grapefruit
Mango
Orange
Kiwi
Lemon
Pineapple
Pomegranate
By Nature:
Organic
Natural
Conventional
By Distribution Channel:
Retail Sales
Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
Discount Stores
Wholesale Stores
Grocery Stores
Specialty food Stores
Online Retail
Others
HoReCa
By Region:
North America
Europe
Latin America
South Asia
East Asia
Oceania
Middle East & Africa
Information Source: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/packaged-fresh-fruits-market  
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nichromepackaging · 2 years
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LIQUID PACKAGING WITH NICHROME
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Today, across industries, automatic liquid filling machines and complete lines are helping to make liquid packaging more accurate, fast and hygienic. Manufacturers in food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and cosmetics industries have realised that automated filling machines and automatic packaging machines are capable of far higher production speeds than manual filling. Whether the container type is plastic bottle, glass bottle, flexible pouch or stand-up pouch, automated machines are more reliable in terms of accuracy, hygiene and output.
Nichrome's Liquid Packaging solutions
Nichrome offers a wide range of liquid packaging machines suited to packaging a wide variety of liquids. From free flow liquids to highly viscous, Nichrome has an innovative packaging solution for you. Nichrome has decades of experience handling the different characteristics of different liquids: foam generating liquids, liquids that require constant temperature, liquids that need nitrogen flushing or hot air flushing, liquids containing lumpy particles, flammable liquids, etc. Nichrome can also customise solutions for specific requirements.
The Nichrome Range
Nichrome's range of vertical packaging machines (VFFS)  for packaging liquids in flexible pouches includes:
·         Filpack Servo 6K
·         Filpack Servo 12K (India’s fastest milk filling machine)
·         Filpack CMD Alpha
·         Filpack CMS 5L
Nichrome's HFFS machines with modern linear technology include:
·         T110
·         T140
·         T170
Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line
Nichrome also offers a bottle filling line which is an integrated packaging solution that packs liquids in SKUs from 100ml to 20ltrs.
Applications include food & beverage liquids such as flavoured milk, juice, energy drinks, water; non-food liquids such as perfumes, oil, shampoo, handwash; viscous products such as ketchup, ghee, chocolate sauce, varnish, etc.
The Bottle Filling Line covers the entire process from cleaning the bottle to the final packaged bottle. The components of this efficient system include:
·         Turn Table
·         Bottle Cleaning System
·         U V Sterilization Chamber
·         Automatic Liquid Filling Machine
·         Cap Feeding Elevator
·         Rotary Capping Machine
·         Induction Sealer
·         Front and Back Labeling Machine
·         Date and Batch Coding System
·         Packing Table
Nichrome's Bottle Filling Line is a drip-free, PLC-controlled line, suitable for glass, HDPE or PP bottles. Being a PLC controlled line, it has a digital LCD touch screen that make operation and control  graphic and user-friendly.
Changes in the size and shape of containers can affect the speed and accuracy of filling and result in slowed production or increased waste. Nichrome’s Bottle Filling Line is designed to accommodate different SKUs without changing parts, and different sizes of bottles can be used with fast changeover.
Machine construction is available in SS304, SS316 & M.S painted. By changing the filler, users can easily pack a wide variety of liquids. With a Piston filler, you can package oil, liquid detergent, shampoo, hand wash, ghee, viscous products, chocolate sauce, ketchup, varnish, etc. With a Gravity filler, it is possible to fill liquids such as flavoured milk, water, energy drinks, soft drinks, butter milk and perfumes.
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An innovative packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome has always believed in partnering with customers to understand their product and product challenges, and adding value to every interaction. Nichrome’s in house R&D and manufacturing capabilities have helped Nichrome build an impressive portfolio of advanced packaging solutions, and spread its presence across the globe.
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inficold · 2 years
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                         India’s solutions to cut milk waste - Inficold
With a view to cut down milk waste, Indian dairy cooperatives and farmers are using solar-powered cold chain solutions.
Many companies are also offering solar-powered cold storages to dairy farm cooperatives as they are operating where continuous power is an issue.
According to a joint study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) and MRSS, dairy and vegetable produce worth USD $440 billion goes to waste, due to unavailability of proper cold storage facilities in rural and other parts of the country.
This waste accounts for over 40% to 50% of the total production. The report also says India can only accommodate 11% of its country’s total perishable produce. With the huge scope in the cold storage sector, many private companies are coming up with novel products.
Milk waste
Currently, India produces 165 million tonnes of milk annually and is the world’s largest producer. However, over 3% or close to 5 million tonnes of milk gets wasted due to unreliable electricity supply. To minimise the waste, milk needs to be cooled at the source in order to increase its shelf life. To provide refrigeration, milk producers have to depend on diesel generators, which makes the cooling process expensive.
Inficold is a solution – a farmer can solve this problem and install the solar-powered system to its cold storage system already installed.
Inficold has retrofittable ice storage for cooling devices, the system can be installed on any bulk milk cooler, air conditioner or cold storage. The idea is to take electricity, convert it into ice and when there is no electricity, use the ice to provide cooling.
Speaking on this, the company co-founder & CEO Nitin Goel said that both the co-founders were working in the US when they believed that they could solve the refrigeration problem for perishable products.
                                    200 Ltr Bulk Milk Cooler
                                    500 Ltr / 1000 Ltr Bulk Milk Cooler
                                    Instant Milk Chiller
                                     Solar Cold Storage
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One of world's rarest dolphins is rebounding in Pakistan
Iman Sultan - June 18, 2020
In a secluded pocket of Pakistan’s Lab-e-Mehran park, the smooth waters of the Indus River break into circular ripples, and the head of a pale gray dolphin appears. The animal lingers briefly before diving back into the water, its dorsal fin gleaming in the sun. This quiet riverside park in the southern city of Sukkur, popular with families out for a stroll, is also home to the endangered Indus River dolphin, one of only four freshwater dolphin species left on Earth.
But a dam at the western end of the park restricts their ability to travel freely during the monsoon season, a crucial part of their life cycle.
It’s a similar story throughout Pakistan: Widespread construction of diversion dams called barrages have effectively destroyed the species’ habitat. The barrages were built in the mid-20th century to control flooding and provide irrigation, and in some cases have been repurposed for power plants. Now, they’ve not only cut off the dolphins’ ability to migrate; their diversions also can lead to dangerously low water levels. (Explore our beautiful graphic of the Indus River, a lifeline for millions.)
Once, the Indus dolphin swam across the Indus River and all of its tributaries, from the Indus delta near the Arabian Sea to the snowcapped Himalaya. Today, the 200-pound cetacean only occupies 20 percent of its original range. The remaining Indus dolphins are concentrated mostly in the Pakistani province of Sindh, in a 410-mile stretch of river between the Guddu and Kotri dams. Engro, an energy company that works with the thermal power plant connected to Guddu dam, did not respond to requests for comment about the dam’s impacts on the species.
Beyond dams, water pollution and industrial waste dumped into the Indus pose the gravest long-term threat to the dolphins. Studies have found DDT and other pesticides in the animals’ tissue, according to Uzma Khan, Asia coordinator for WWF’s River Dolphins Initiative. However, a rigorous government conservation program has educated local communities, rescued stranded dolphins, and is steadily increasing their numbers, Khan says. There are now 1,987 Indus dolphins in Pakistan, according to the most recent WWF survey, up from 132 animals in 1972. Another small population of at least seven animals live in India’s Beas River, an Indus tributary.
“If you go downstream from the Guddu [barrage], and you keep sailing, there comes a point where you see dolphins everywhere around you,” Khan says. “It’s overwhelming because they’re everywhere.”
At the same time, she says, “it’s a situation which can be challenging, because all these dolphins are just in one stretch of the Indus River.”
“A friend of humans”
Locally known as bhulan in the Urdu and Sindhi languages, the Indus dolphin “has been in the Indus for thousands of years, and is a mark of the Harappa civilisation,” says Mir Akhtar Talpur, a field officer for Sindh Wildlife Department, a government agency.
The Bronze Age civilisation, which blossomed in the Indus River valley, is known for its urban planning and advanced drainage systems. Modern peoples of the Sindh and Punjab Provinces are considered the Harappa’s direct descendants, and value the dolphin as part of their heritage.
Fishermen in these provinces tell an origin story for the species. In the legend, when a woman offers butter and milk to a mystic patron of the river, the waters part and she safely crosses to the other side. But once, she fails to make an acceptable offering—and the river spirit transforms her into a dolphin.
For fisherman Gul Mohammed Mirbar, the dolphin is a lifelong companion; he was 10 years old when he first saw one. On a sunny afternoon in February, he rows his wooden boat across the river at Lab-e-Mehran park, where he earns money giving boat rides to tourists and park visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare dolphin.
As the water softly laps against the rocky riverbank, a pink dolphin surfaces with a splash, then disappears beneath the water.
Though Mirbar considers dolphins part of the environment, he and fellow fishermen also regard the dolphins as competitors that eat the very fish that are the men’s livelihood.
“You have to really put in effort [in fishing], or else you can’t catch up with the dolphin. That’s how fast she is,” Mirbar says, adding that the dolphins target large and small fish alike.
Until hunting was banned in the 1970s, some fishing communities hunted the dolphin for food or for blubber that they mixed with oil to coat their boats. The WWF reports that each year in the area, at least one dolphin dies when it’s accidentally trapped in fishing nets.
In general, “the dolphin is a friend of humans,” says Khadim Hussain, a representative of a fishermen advocacy organisation in Taunsa, a city in Punjab Province. “And it doesn’t pose any harm to fisherfolk. When the dolphin hears the sound of fishermen’s engines on their small boats, it approaches and swims with them.” (Read about dolphins in Brazil who help fishermen make their catch.)
An animal suited for the river
The dolphin has evolved to thrive in the Indus. Its colors—brown, a range of grays, or rarely, a dusky pink—help the animal blend into the sediment-laden river. And it’s nearly blind, as sight is unnecessary in the river’s murky waters. (Read about the first new species of river dolphin found in a century.)
The animal relies largely on an internal sonar system that bounces sound waves off objects to find prey, navigate the river, and communicate with other dolphins. The sonar is so advanced that it can sense the difference between a dead or living fish.
The dolphin’s long beak easily snaps up fish and other prey. On its sturdy body, a small dorsal fin maintains stability as it swims.
The Indus River dolphin is one of just two species known to lie on its side and flap its tail, a behavior called side-swimming. The maneuver allows the dolphin to move between shallow pools of water in the dry season—but it can’t help the animal cope with the Indus River’s dams.
Before dams fragmented the species’ habitat, the dolphins would swim upstream to tributaries during the monsoon and return to the Indus in the dry season.
Some dolphins can still move through dams if its gates are open—particularly if the animal is young or small—but then they often get trapped in irrigation canals, shallow pools, deep ponds, and sometimes even fields, where they can starve and overheat to death. (See videos revealing the power of dams—and dam removal.)
To the rescue
The Sindh Wildlife Department has spread the word to local communities to call a hotline if they spot a trapped dolphin in a pond or canal. Adnan Hamid Khan, the deputy conservator in Sukkur for the Sindh Wildlife Department, has participated in several rescues, perhaps the most notable in December 2019.
A dolphin calf had swum out of the river and beached in a field in Faiz Ganj Wah, more than 120 miles from Sukkur. Hamid Khan and his team placed the animal in his car, spraying it with water to keep it hydrated as they sped through traffic to release it back into the river. While the rescue was successful, it's unknown whether the animal survived.
The rescue process isn’t easy. For one, these marine mammals are very sensitive to loud noises and human presence, and can suffer from health problems such as high blood pressure when being evacuated. (Learn about the difficulties involved in rescuing wild animals.)
What’s more, faced with limited funding and outdated equipment, the small rescue team must get creative in saving dolphins—which often means investing their own resources, says Hamid Khan.
“In wildlife conservation, problems arise very suddenly. You have to give instant relief and make a decision in that moment on how you’ll resolve things,” he says.
What the rescuers lack in resources, they make up for in dedication.
Nazir Mirani, the son of a fisherman, has worked with Sindh Wildlife for 30 years; he has bite marks on his hands from past rescues. Mirani is the third generation in his family to help in conserving dolphins, offering the agency advice and knowledge from his years on the water.
“For generations, we’ve been living near the river and sailing in boats. We fish, and we take care of the dolphin,” says Mirani, as he sits in the shade of a tree and looks out at the sun-streaked river.
“In the past, some people used to eat the dolphin. My father told them, Don’t eat the dolphin, because this is an innocent animal, and it’s the beauty of the river.”
Finding solutions
Much about the Indus dolphin remains shrouded in mystery, including this: What happens to rescued dolphins once they’re set free in the river? Do calves find their mothers, for instance? (See beautiful underwater photos of freshwater animals.)
WWF has proposed putting satellite tags on dolphins to track their movements, learn more about their biology, and inform conservation efforts. “Every rescued animal needs to be tagged,” Uzma Khan says. “And we need to know, how many dolphins are dying?”
Another technology that could help conserve dolphins is planting “pingers” near the openings to canals. The devices make a ting ting sound, inaudible to humans, that dolphins avoid.
Pingers usually are used to warn dolphins away from fishing nets, says Uzma Khan, “but we want to test them near canals to see if they stop dolphins from swimming into them.”
For rescuers like Mirani, saving the Indus River dolphin is a civic responsibility. He remembers the gharial, a crocodile that once lived in the Indus but is now locally extinct. He doesn’t want the dolphin to suffer the same fate.
If that happens, he asks, “What will our children see?”
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10 Ways Hemp Can Help Create a More Environmentally-Friendly Society
Guest post by Jaspreet Singh
 Hemp can serve humanity as a potent tool to protect the environment. Termed a marvel crop, hemp has innate properties to create products that can cohabit with the environment. When the earth is facing grave challenges regarding its ecosystem, hemp can go a long way to help sustain it. While numerous medicinal, industrial, and commercial advantages of hemp have long been common knowledge, the environmental benefits of this plant are now becoming clear as well. If you are exploring options for sustainable growing processes, hemp may be the solution you need.
Here are 10 environmental benefits of using hemp plants:
 1.      Absorption of CO2
Carbon is simply unmatched if you are talking about carbon sequestration. One hectare of industrial hemp plantation can sponge up 15 tons of CO2 per hectare. When you also take into account the pace of hemp’s growth and abundance of leaves, it comes across as one of the quickest tools for CO2-to-biomass conversion. Compared to agro-forestry, it is much more efficient, breathing in around four times of CO2. It is no wonder that hemp is called nature’s air purifier. Hectares of hemp add a high amount of oxygen to the atmosphere.
2.      Fight against deforestation
Every year, vast expanses of forest are cut down for housing, paper, and other goods. Rampant deforestation is going on across the world, even threatening the existence of green cover. However, hemp still offers some hope. Trees take decades to mature, while hemp grows to its full extent in four months. Hemp provides an alternative to mature trees as a raw material for paper and other goods, making it a powerful tool in the effort to save forests.
 3.      Making of an excellent ground
Few things are better than hemp for developing an outstanding ground for your crops. Hemp plantations attract pollinators like bees, small birds, and animals. The quick growth of hemp also contributes to the improvement of soil fertility. When used in crop rotation, hemp hardly leaves any space for weeds, reducing any need to use harmful herbicides and weed killers. Most other crops bring in little value as compared with hemp.
 4.      Prevention of soil erosion
A viable solution for soil compaction and erosion, hemp is nothing less than a boon for farmers. Plants having a fibrous tap root system, such as corn, result in soil compaction. On the other hand, there are plants like soybeans, which have a sturdy tap root system that doesn’t penetrate far below the topsoil. For farmers who rely excessively on these crops, soil compaction may become a major issue. Moreover, the harvesting of cotton, wheat, coffee, or palm oil increases soil erosion, making it untenable for the soil to maintain itself. Hemp can not only prevent soil compaction and erosion, but also repair soil if the damage has already been done.
5.      Needs little water to grow
Hemp requires little water as compared to natural fiber plants like cotton or plant-based milk options such as soya or almond. Hemp needs approximately 30 - 40 cm of water per growing season or rainfall equivalent to grow. Once hemp is a few weeks old, it is drought resistant as well. A lack of adequate moisture will also force the plant to mature in less time.
 6.      Regeneration of soil
Farmers across the world rotate their crops to replenish the soil with nutrients. Hemp is a very useful plant for crop rotation for several reasons. Hemp roots go deep down into the soil, thus holding the soil together, preventing erosion, and loosening the ground, making it easier for more delicate crops later. Hemp also produces biomass in considerable amount, which transfers the nutrients back into the soil. When farmers need to grow crops requiring high quality soil, they should consider sowing hemp in their rotation.
 7.      Decontamination of soil
Hemp has the ability to flourish in toxic soil and in so doing, can also draw out some of the harmful chemicals. It will grow without any of the deleterious effects this soil might have on on other crops, sucking all the heavy metals and toxins into its various parts: leaves, stalks, and stems. Hemp was deployed to impressive effect after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. When it comes using such hemp for human consumption, experts have two opinions on it. Some feel it is safe for human consumption, as the contaminants did not have enough time to harm the plant. Others believe that hemp is an extraordinary bioaccumulator, but that we should refrain from using it for human consumption.
 8.      Support of sustainable farming
Most farmers are losing their soil because of monoculture growing practices and climate change. Hemp can serve as a remedy for them. The GMO monoculture of harvesting corn and wheat has resulted in more dry ground and soil erosion. Many farmers now complain about the lack of quality in the ground. Hemp, thanks to its long, quick-growing taproots, helps immensely with soil stabilization. Digging deep into the soil, hemp can also survive in drought-like conditions. Some countries are using hemp effectively for controlling erosion. Using hemp for crop rotation contributes to richer, cleaner soil.
 9.      Reduction in pesticides usage
Unlike many other crops, hemp doesn’t require any pesticides or herbicides. Soil exposure to these elements not only causes water contamination but also infuses toxicity in crops, which may lead to severe diseases like cancer. Using hemp drastically reduces the need for pesticides, protecting the environment from harmful chemicals. Along with this environmental role, hemp also brings down the expenses of farmers on pesticides.
 10.  Plenty of nutrition & no waste
Hemp is among the few plants that fall into a zero-waste category. Hemp seeds are a great source of essential fatty acids – Omega 3 and Omega 6 – that push up community and control cholesterol levels. These seeds are a bank of calcium, sodium, iron, sulfur, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium. Arginine and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), very useful in preventing heart disease, are also present in hemp seeds.
Fiber can be extracted out of the stalks of hemp. Hemp fiber is durable and has anti-microbial properties. The leaves and flowers of the plant can be used for making hemp essential oils. Raw hemp leaves are full of antioxidants, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and digestible globular proteins. Overall, hemp roots have exemplary medicinal qualities.
Every part of the plant is usable and nothing needs to be thrown away as waste.
 Final thoughts…
Hemp can play an important role in transitioning to a more eco-friendly society. Applications of hemp move across an array of sectors, granting it the potential to transform society at various levels.
  Jaspreet Singh is the co-founder of the NGO Hemp Foundation, which works for the empowerment of economically challenged farmers in Uttarakhand, India. He works as a bridge between the people and businesses to help farmers prosper economically. He is also passionate about adventure tours, trekking, and long bike rides.
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Growing need for post-harvest produce storage management is expected to drive the growth of India decentralized cold storage market
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According to TechSci Research report, “India Decentralized Cold Storage Market By Power Solution (Solar, Biomass, Others), By Storage Capacity (0-5MT, 6-10MT, 11-15MT), By Temperature Type (Chilled v/s Frozen), By Application (Dairy Products, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat Products, Others), By Region, Forecast & Opportunities, FY2026”, the India decentralized cold storage market is expected to grow at an impressive rate during the forecast period on account of the growing adoption of sustainable & affordable technologies to empower the agricultural industry. Additionally, in order to reduce the gap between deposition by farmers and collection by trucks from procurement centers is further expected to fuel the market growth through FY2026. Also, refrigeration increases and preserves the quality of produce. This in turn is expected to positively influence the market growth over the next few years. Besides, use of renewable energy reduces the dependency on polluting diesel generator sets is further expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market growth during the forecast period. Furthermore, decentralized cold storage serves as a micro solution for addressing major macro issues. This in turn is expected to spur the market growth until FY2026.
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The India decentralized cold storage market is segmented based on power solution, storage capacity, temperature type, application, company and region. Based on power solution, the market can be categorized into solar, biomass and others. Out of these, the biomass segment is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period owing to its reliability, renewability and ability to reduce waste. The agricultural waste can be used to produce biomass and can then be used as a power source for decentralized cold storage. Based on temperature type, the market can be split into chilled and frozen. Among these, the frozen food segment is expected to register significant growth in the market owing to the growing consumer preference for ready to eat and convenience food. This has led to an increase in demand for frozen food such as vegetables, fruits, (especially those which are not available in all seasons), meat products, among others. Based on application, the market can be fragmented into dairy products, fruits & vegetables, meat products and others. Here, the fruits & vegetables segment is expected to dominate the market since they are highly perishable and generally have a shelf life of few days. Sometimes, the produced fruits & vegetables are unable to reach the buyers and get spoiled on their way. This in turn is expected to fuel the market growth through FY2026. Additionally, India is the second largest producer of fruits & vegetables in the world. Hence, increasing the need for their preservation for fulfilling the needs of country’s population and trade purposes is anticipated to fuel the market growth However, the dairy products segment is expected to register significant growth in the market. This can be accredited to the production and improvement in quality of dairy products, especially milk, which generally gets spoiled within 2-3 days.
Cool Crop Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ecozen Solutions, Bharat Refrigerations Pvt. Ltd., Promethean Power Systems, Tan90 and others are some of the leading players operating in India decentralized cold storage market.
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Increasing consumer spending on convenience products and high demand for smaller bottles are some of the factors propelling market growth. Push-pull closures are mostly used in liquid dishwashing. The customer pulls the spout to open the bottle and can then push the spout to reclose. Beverage push-pull is mainly evident in mineral water and soft drinks, usually in the still water and sports drinks categories and for bottles typically less than one liter in size. However, the strict rules and regulations by many governments against the use of plastic are hindering the market.
 Polypropylene (PP) segment accounts for more than 30% of the market value share in 2018. The demand for push pull closures is mostly driven by PET bottles, HDPE bottles, and metal bottles. A rise in consumer orientation towards hygiene is expected to boost the growth of the global push pull closures market. The increase in the sales of sports bottles will create further growth opportunities for the global push pull closures market.
 Food & beverages segment is expected to account for high growth in terms of revenue during the forecast period. With fast-changing lifestyle, there is an improved demand for convenience foods that are easy to carry and spill resistance. Growing demand for beverages like tetra milk, flavored milk, juices, and buttermilk pushes the push pull closures market toward expansion. Rise in demand for small pouches of jams, jellies, and sauces would further precede the market to broaden. Sports and fitness sector is likely to increase the demand for push pull closures.
 Region-wise, the Asia Pacific holds the biggest market share during the forecast period owing to increasing consumption of beverages and developing economies. Also, North America is likely to create a good demand for push pull closures. In addition, in the Latin America region, Brazil is likely to grow as well.
 Key development in the global market for push pull closure: In October 2017, Silgan’s closures facility in Champaign, Illinois received Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award 2017 for its efforts to minimalize waste, cut energy consumption, decrease emissions, and improve safety.
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Global Push Pull Closures Market, by Material Types
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Thermosets
• Other Material Types
Global Push Pull Closures Market, by Diameters
 • Above 44 mm
• 34 mm – 44 mm
• 24 mm – 34 mm
• Up to 24 mm
Global Push Pull Closures Market, by End Users
 • Cosmetic & Personal Care
• Food & Beverages
• Households
• Pharmaceuticals
• Other End Users
Global Push Pull Closures Market, by Region
 • North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• South America
Key players operating in Global Push Pull Closures Market
 • Closure Systems International, Inc.
• Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
• Georg MENSHEN GmbH & Co. KG
• CL Smith Company
• Global Closure Systems
• Bericap GmbH and Co KG
• Closure Systems International, Inc.
• O. Berk Company LLC
• Silgan Plastic Closures Solutions
• RPC.M&H Plastics. Ltd.
• Global Closure Systems.
• Amcor Limited
• United Caps Luxembourg S.A
• Jiangsu Changjiang Lids Co., Ltd
• Blackhawk Molding Co. Inc.
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Grave Water Crisis Ahead
Water is a mandatory requirement of life. India is facing the most water problem at this time. Humans have been using nature's resources to fulfill their needs in their lives. One of them is water. We have been more dependent on the groundwater level to fulfill our requirement. Which is slowly going down? The way in India there was a saying that rivers of milk flow here. The generation that comes in the future, might not even believe that India was a land of rivers considering the rate at which these rivers are drying. Baba Ram Rahim Ji’s initiative to save water, through innovative techniques of agriculture has been saving millions of gallons for water. Farmers are using these, techniques to help produce more with less water. Although this number is quite less, based on the huge level of farming activities employed all over the Nation.
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In earlier days, there were millions of ponds in India, along with millions of wells, lakes, and waterfalls. Thousands of rivers and grooves that were lost today who cannot tell anyone. Only 40 percent of rainwater can be used. The remaining 60 percent of the water goes through the oceans through the streams. According to the report of Central Ground Water Board, due to falling water levels in the interruptions, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have advised that the use of water should be done wisely. The water level of reservoirs has declined by 20 percent from the average of the last ten years of water storage. Central Ground Water Board monitors the major reservoirs of the country. And issues figures from time to time. In the CGWB report last week, it is said that if the water level in the depths of 300 meters in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan could go up, then the groundwater level will be over in the next two decades. According to the report of Central Ground Water Board, in the next 10 years, groundwater in western India can fall 100 meters. The report says that the groundwater level is falling from 51 centimeters every year. According to the report, 35.78 billion cubic meters of annual groundwater extraction rate Groundwater level in Haryana has dropped by 2.20 meters in 5 years. This is a serious problem and before we wake up, it might be too late. In fact, one major source from where we can cut down water is in producing alcohol.
Baba Ram Rahim Ji has been asking the Governments to ban alcohol since long, which is doing no good to the youngsters and on the other hand, millions of gallons of water is used up in its production. Will our governments wake up to this for the betterment of people. Since long, this has been identified as wastage by the rev. Saint, but nobody seems to care enough. And now when the water crisis is the talk of the world, we surely need to find alternatives at all levels. And seems like this proposed solution to cut on one aspect of water consumption by Baba Ram Rahim Guru Ji definitely deserves efforts. But this can only happen if some serious steps are planned by our policymakers.
The situation is no different in western parts of India. More than 60 percent of the experiment is being done in the industrial area and in agriculture. Thereby, the groundwater level is declining. There are reservoirs around Aurangabad of Maharashtra, Nashik 100, and Nagpur 58 of Maharashtra. Located in Marathwada, Yavatmal and its surrounding areas, it is getting worse. The water of all the reservoirs is drying up. The drop in the water level of these reservoirs has raised the concern of the people in the area. If it is analyzed deeply, it does not seem too late to understand that the water crisis is also human on the other side of human nature. Today, the availability of clean water in India is not enough. Dangerous and poisonous water is thrown into river drains by large industrial units. By which the water becomes contaminated. Which is not worth drinking? Now it's time to wake up. If we look deeply, then thousands of gallons of water is wasted in leakage and transit. We use water in daily activities without any discretion. From which all these problems have been created by humans. Therefore, we should think deeply about how water can be harvested. It is the responsibility of all of us how to get out of the water crisis. Today the groundwater level and water harvesting problem is becoming a problem. We all have to try to bring awareness by running a campaign and how to prevent this crisis from taking severe forms and simple measures can help save millions of gallons of water every day. Seriousness from all of us about saving water is the only need. Baba Ram Rahim Ji’s awareness drives has had a huge impact on people’s day to day habits. With the banning of alcohol and other serious cuts on water consumption in industrial and agricultural activities can tackles this issue to a huge extent.
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Three Innovations in Agriculture Made Possible due to Plastic
With the rising demand for food, the need for improving agriculture is of prime importance. Owing to this demand, there are multiple innovations that are shaping the agriculture industry and boosting production. Listed below are three such innovations that were made possible due to plastic.
1) Rotomolded Beehive
Honey bee farms are typically found in rural environments rather than urban ones. However, honey production can now be carried in urban areas as well. According to this article, a college student has designed an intelligent beehive with the help of UV stabilized polyethylene. It reduces the contact between bees and the beekeepers and creates a safe environment for honey production.
The polyethylene beehive has in-built sensors that deliver data to a mobile app and an acoustic monitoring system and sensors. It has plastic collection trays, plastic dome for viewing the colony and a temperate environment due to thin plastic walls. What’s more, due to its intelligent design the cost of honey production is reduced and the unit can be used in urban environments.
2) Plastic Reservoir Systems
As the population grows, the need for food and water is bound to increase. Due to this, storing water and collecting for use in agriculture is becoming a necessity. This where plastic reservoir systems come in. They are used to deliver rain collected water across many regions. These systems include irrigation pipes, plastic covers that help reduce evaporation, and collection points that help store water. These reservoir systems not only help deliver water to areas that need it for agriculture but also help conserve water. This is a huge benefit for developing nations that are looking for ways to boost food production. What’s more, these plastic systems can be reused and recycled multiple times in different projects. Due to this farmers can have flexible production goals.
3) Injection Molded Spray Nozzles
The quality of spray nozzles is extremely important when it comes to the efficient use of water and irrigation. This is because the quality of the crop depends on the accuracy of the spray along with the amount of water used. To irrigate crops with maximum efficiency, injection molded spray nozzles are used. They have high precision thresholds, are durable and are resistant to corrosion. This also gives plastic nozzles an upper hand over metal products and other water spraying mechanisms. The crop watering process is becoming more effective and efficient due to these innovative products.
If you are in the plastic industry, then Plastivision is a great platform for you to showcase your product range and network with industry professionals. Book your booth today!
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PlastiVision is India’s largest trade show for plastic products and aims to bring the entire plastic industry under one roof. From machinery, raw materials, finished goods manufacturers to chemicals, resins, compound makers and ancillary industries like molds, dies, automation, recycling and more; there are vast opportunities for everyone. It will be held in Mumbai, from 16- 20th January 2020 and is organized by AIPMA.
With the growing complexity of the plastic business environment, how can one read the market trends, adapt to changes with technological innovations, and grow their business? PlastiVision 2020, a technology-oriented and innovation-driven trade fair, provides a launch pad for businesses to showcase their products, discover innovations, network and grow with new distributors, retailers, retail chains, importers and exporters.
The chairman of PlastiVision 2020, Mr. Rituraj R. Gupta said, “PlastiVision 2020 is unlike any other plastic tradeshow. It’s the only tradeshow that focuses on building better networking opportunities in the plastic industry with 1500+ exhibitors from 25+ countries”. He further added, “Manufacturers who choose to exhibit at PlastiVision 2020 can expect benefits such as the opportunity to display their products to buyers from various industries, network with high-level decision makers, and greatly improve their brand’s visibility”.
The co-chairman of PlastiVision 2020, Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia said, “Exhibiting at PlastiVision 2020 is an effective way to connect with customers and turn your leads into sales. By demonstrating your services and products in person, you have the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with your customers directly”. He further continued, “You will have the chance to network with industry professionals, grow your reach and scale your business to new heights”.
This mega event is conceptualized by All India Manufacture’s Association (AIPMA), the largest non-profit apex body working towards the welfare of the plastic industry.
About AIPMA
The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) was founded by Industry visionaries 73 years ago making it one of the oldest and the largest apex bodies of the plastic industry in India. Through the years AIPMA has expanded and progressed by leaps and bounds in all fields of plastics. Being a legendary plastics association, AIPMA is recognized by the Chemical & Fertilizers Ministry, Department of Petrochemicals, Government of India, and has representation at various Union & State Government Ministries to voice concerns and difficulties faced by the plastic industry.
4 Innovations That Promote Plastic Recycling - Plastivision plastivision.org  December 11, 2018  comment
What makes plastic recycling essential is its abundant existence. It has been noticed that ninety percent of the waste accumulated from garbage dumps are plastic. Also, on a daily basis, plastic is used to manufacture various items for different kinds of industries. Plastic recycling will not only benefit the environment but will also increase the production of plastic.
With the help of technology, it has become easier to recycle plastic in a faster and more efficient way. Below are five technology generated innovations to boost plastic recycling:
A Bot For The Job
AMP Robotics has developed a robot named ‘Clarke’ to help with the waste sorting system. It uses artificial intelligence to sort and recognize food and beverage packages and containers. With the help of a light enabled camera, it can distinguish between a juice, milk or food carton. It pulls out the cartons using its robotic arm and suction cups.
Cutting Costs
The process of plastic recycling utilizes water to clean and cool the plastic down. Recently, recyclers have come up with a technology that can clean and cool recycled plastic without using water. This advancement will not only save water but will also reduce energy consumption. This welcome move will benefit the environment and reduce the cost of plastic recycling.
Laser to Tackle Waste
Sorting plastic waste manually can be expensive and time-consuming. The optical sorting specialist, TOMRA sorting has developed a Laser Object Detection system. This system detects plastics based on their compositions. Once that is done, the plastics are streamed into separate sections using air. LOD claims to use lesser energy and deliver a cost-effective solution.
Recycling With Convenience
The shrink wrap sleeves on plastic beverage bottles help in identifying the contents in the bottle. However, they can sometimes gum up the process of recycling. If the labels get mixed up with the plastic bottles, the quality of the plastic can be affected. An advanced technique has been discovered which will get rid of the labels without causing any damage to the bottles. This will reduce plastic waste and help in recycling more plastic bottles.
There are many more promising innovations coming up that will make the process of recycling more efficient. It will save natural resources and make used plastic available to be utilized for new goods and items.
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21 social good innovations that had a massive impact in 2016
Image: Saltwater Brewery; Nifty Cup; WYSS INSTITUTE AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY VIA MIT; LEKA; Bakeys; SafariSeat
2016 may have been a terrible year in many ways, but there was still some undeniable good to come out of the past 12 months.
For proof, look no further than the year’s most impactful innovations, offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems.
SEE ALSO: 16 brilliant innovations tackling poverty around the world
From a futuristic bus that glides over traffic to a $1 cup saving countless babies’ lives, inventors developed ingenious gadgets and ideas that tackle inequality and improve the world for millions of people.
In no particular order and certainly not an exhaustive list these 21 social good innovations had a massive impact this year.
For more world-changing innovations, check out our list from 2015.
1. An edible drone delivering humanitarian aid
Image: Windhorse Aerospace
The only thing cooler than a drone is an edible drone especially one that saves lives.
An inexpensive drone prototype, called Pouncer, was designed to help deliver humanitarian aid to remote regions with impassible roads. The drone doesn’t just carry essential items for relief, but also features a plywood frame for firewood, wings packed with food and protective covers that can double as shelter.
Windhorse Aerospace, the company behind Pouncer, designed the drone in an effort to revolutionize aid in the aftermath of natural disasters. The team hopes the prototype will become a reality in 2017.
2. A wheelchair made for people in developing countries
Image: SafariSeat
For people with mobility-related disabilities, wheelchairs can be essential. But for people in developing regions, traditional wheelchairs are often unusable on the rough, rural terrain.
SafariSeat, an all-terrain wheelchair, is a low-cost solution to this often overlooked problem. The durable wheelchair is propelled forward by hand levers and features sturdy wheels. It’s also made entirely of repurposed bicycle parts, designed to be manufactured and maintained in impoverished regions.
SafariSeat began crowdfunding on Kickstarter in November, and plans to start production in Kenya in 2017.
3. Edible food packaging made with milk
Forget plastic packaging, and say hello to milk protein film.
To help curb the globe’s reliance on plastic for storing and preserving food, U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers announced the creation of a new biodegradable film in August, which is made of the milk protein casein.
The edible film is estimated to be 500 times better than plastic packaging at keeping food fresh, keeping oxygen away from food more effectively.
4. A bot that helps low-income families fight eviction
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When expensive lawyers won’t fit your budget, getting legal aid can seem impossible. But that’s where robots come in.
Stanford undergrad Joshua Browder released a bot called DoNotPay in August, which helps those unable to afford legal aid fight evictions.
To use DoNotPay, a person facing eviction has a simple instant message-like conversation with the bot, which acts as a virtual lawyer. Based on the conversation, the bot decides how to best serve the user, usually crafting a claims letter based on the information provided.
Through this computerized consulting process, the DoNotPay bot can potentially help low-income users save hundreds of dollars in legal fees.
5. A prosthetic that can be custom-molded in two hours
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Molding a custom prosthetic usually takes several weeks, numerous appointments and lots of money. For low-income amputees worldwide, access to these prosthetics is simply impossible. In fact, 80% of amputees worldwide go without modern prosthetics.
German startup AMPARO created an alternative, drastically simplifying the process of custom-fitting a prosthetic to an artificial limb. The innovation, dubbed the Dignity Socket, is re-moldable, with the ability to adjust to big or small changes in limb size for more comfort. It can also be custom-molded to a wearer in as few as two hours.
The prosthetic was one of three winners at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Innovation Showcase in June.
6. A massive device that cleans coastlines
Image: FACEBOOK/THE OCEAN CLEANUP PROJECT
An ocean-cleaning innovation finally became a reality in 2016 after five years of research, prototypes and creativity.
Dutch entrepreneur Boyan Slat first proposed an ocean cleanup machine at only 17 years old. But a prototype of the buoyant boom-like device called Boomy McBoomface was finally put into action in June, thanks to more than $10 million in funding.
Slat’s device floats along a coast and creates an artificial coastline, catching debris on the surface of the ocean. A connected conveyer then lifts the garbage into a central tower, where it is sorted for disposal.
7. The high-tech toy helping autistic children socialize
Image: LEKA
Leka is way more than a cute-as-can-be smart toy. The interactive and multi-sensory device is more like a buddy specially designed for autistic children, encouraging them to develop autonomy through independent play.
The round toy plays sounds and music, speaks, lights up, and vibrates to engage children in multi-sensory activities. Leka is also customizable, which means it can be tailored to fit a child’s needs and comfort.
The toy completed a successful Indiegogo campaign over the summer, raising more than 152% of its goal.
8. A reversible tent that provides shelter to homeless populations
For many homeless people, one of the biggest challenges of living without stable shelter is confronting extreme weather.
WeatherHYDE is a reversible tent that protects homeless populations and families in developing nations against all types of weather. One side of the tent features reflective panels, which cools the interior down in extreme heat. The other side protects against severe cold by insulating the tent, trapping in body heat to warm up the interior.
A Kickstarter campaign to fund production and distribution of 500 tents to families in need ran throughout November, receiving more than $145,000 worth of funding.
9. A device that helps the Deaf community detect danger
Image: FurEnexo
If an alarm is meant to indicate danger, what happens when you can’t hear the warning? It could be dangerous or even deadly.
Furenexo, a startup based in New York, launched a Kickstarter campaign in July to build SoundSense, a small wearable that is designed to help deaf individuals detect loud sounds and alerts. The device is triggered by warning sounds, like sirens and car horns, transforming the audio alerts into felt vibrations.
The device will only cost $30 significantly lower than similar devices.
10. The biodegradable six-pack rings that feed sea life
Image: Saltwater brewery
Sick of seeing sad sea creatures stuck in plastic six-pack rings? You and your aquatic friends are in luck.
Florida-based Saltwater Brewery invented a biodegradable and compostable version of the classic plastic rings that makes use of their natural brewing byproducts, like wheat and barley. The best part: The rings are also edible, meaning sea life can munch on them without fear.
The six-pack rings went viral in May, when the prototype was first announced.
11. The $1 feeding cup that is saving infants’ lives
If an infant in a developing nation can’t nurse, they’re at an increased risk of malnutrition, or even death. But a new innovation costing mere pocket change has the potential to change that.
The NIFTY cup, a simple innovation that costs only $1, grants infants who can’t latch with the ability to feed. The cup features a spout that collects milk from the larger container designed to fit an infant’s mouth.
The cup was designed through a collaboration between global health organization PATH, the University of Washington and Seattle Childrens Hospital. It was announced at the Women Deliver conference in Copenhagen in early May.
12. The machine designed to destroy your iPhone for social good
In March, Apple announced the creation of Liam, a 29-arm robot with destructive tendencies. Specifically, Liam was designed to tear apart your iPhone into recyclable and reusable parts with impressive precision.
Liam can disassemble an iPhone in just 11 seconds, sorting basic parts into pieces that can be sold, recycled or reused. One Liam device can disassemble about 1.2 million iPhones over the course of a year.
Mass distribution of the machines to Apple locations are in the works as part of the company’s environmental responsibility commitment.
13. The edible utensils that can replace plastic cutlery
Image: Bakeys
Thanks to Indian company Bakeys, you can now have your spoon and eat it, too.
The company created edible spoons made of rice, wheat or sorghum to help curb plastic waste. The cutlery, which has a shelf life of two years, comes in flavored varieties such as ginger-garlic and cumin. The spoons can even hold hot liquids, like soup, without dissolving.
The company launched a Kickstarter campaign in early 2016 to raise money for distribution in communities throughout India, raising nearly $150,000.
14. Sidewalk traffic lights for those glued to their phones
Image: Stadtwerke Augsburg
Let’s face it: You simply can’t be trusted to peel your eyes away from your phone even when crossing the street.
That’s why German public transportation provider Stadtwerke Augsburg embedded traffic lights in some city crosswalks around the country in April. The company hopes the new lights will help tech-focused pedestrians to cross streets safety even if they refuse to look up.
15. The futuristic elevated bus hoping to curb pollution
Image: XINHUA/FACEBOOK
In May, China’s top engineers unveiled a prototype of a massive bus that hovers over cars on the road. The innovation which was created to maximize road space, cut down on traffic jams and decrease pollution quickly went viral for its show-stopping design.
The electric-powered Transit Elevated Bus operates on rails, giving it the ability to drive over cars on standard roads. Each vehicle can hold a staggering 1,200 passengers, and the impressive system is cheaper and faster to build than existing public transport options.
However, with some design and safety barriers still in the way, the innovation still has a long way to go before hitting city streets.
16. The simple Zika test that is revolutionizing diagnoses
Image: Wyss Institute at Harvard University via MIT
The Zika epidemic, which spanned 2015 to 2016, had the world on edge and researchers frantically working toward solutions. One innovation to come out of the outbreak was a low-cost Zika test created by MIT researchers.
While traditional tests may take days, MIT researchers announced the new creation that takes only three hours. The paper-based test features a series of purple dots that turn yellow when exposed to blood samples containing the virus. And it only costs $1.
17. The robotic utensils helping people with disabilities eat independently
New robotic utensils are helping people with limited mobility regain mealtime independence.
The line, called Liftware, features two utensils individually designed to help with hand tremors, limited reach and other mobility conditions. And it’s all through high-tech sensors, computers and motors that fit into a tiny spoon.
The utensils can be used with spoon or fork attachments, and were designed specifically for those living with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease and post-stroke mobility issues.
The utensils are currently available for $195.
18. The system helping refugees pay for food with a blink of an eye
Image: World Food Programme
The United Nations World Food Programme, which addresses food needs of refugee populations, launched a new system in February that uses iris scans to distribute food assistance to Syrian refugees.
The system simply requires scanning the eyes of refugees at checkout while shopping for groceries. Used in several refugee camps in Jordan, the scanning system provides greater safety and security than standard electronic payment cards, which can easily be lost, stolen or misused.
19. The Facebook tool helping users connect during disasters
Image: Facebook
In the aftermath of a disaster, finding food, water and shelter can be incredibly difficult, especially for low-income communities.
A Facebook tool called Community Help, which was announced at the Facebook Social Good Forum in November, hopes to close these gaps by connecting those in need to essentials like food, water, transportation and shelter. The new feature will pop up after a user checks in as “safe” through Safety Check, allowing users in the area to connect with others who are offering or looking for help after a disaster.
The feature will officially roll out to Facebook users in January 2017.
20. A sturdy condom that refuses to rip
Image: lelo hex
LELO HEX condoms are upping the safer sex game by providing stronger, more durable condoms with less risk of tears.
The condom which has been seven years in the making uses a hexagonal pattern to mold to the wearer, withstanding more stress and friction than traditional condoms. The inventors hope it will provide wearers with a more secure, more pleasurable option for contraception.
The condom became available for purchase over the summer through an Indiegogo campaign.
21. An ingenious no-electricity cooler made with plastic bottles
Image: YOUTUBE/GRAMEEN INTEL SOCIAL BUSINESS LTD.
Do you have a few plastic bottles lying around? Then you can make an air conditioner really.
Eco-Cooler is a low-cost cooling system designed for developing regions. It’s constructed from halved plastic bottles inserted into a grid-like board, which is then installed in a hut like a window pane.
Each bottle’s neck collects and compresses air from hot breezes, cooling it down dramatically. The innovation can drop temperatures inside a hut as much as 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Several rural communities in Bangladesh have already implemented the system, which is an eco-friendly solution for communities lacking electrical access.
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21 social good innovations that had a massive impact in 2016
Image: Saltwater Brewery; Nifty Cup; WYSS INSTITUTE AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY VIA MIT; LEKA; Bakeys; SafariSeat
2016 may have been a terrible year in many ways, but there was still some undeniable good to come out of the past 12 months.
For proof, look no further than the year’s most impactful innovations, offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems.
SEE ALSO: 16 brilliant innovations tackling poverty around the world
From a futuristic bus that glides over traffic to a $1 cup saving countless babies’ lives, inventors developed ingenious gadgets and ideas that tackle inequality and improve the world for millions of people.
In no particular order and certainly not an exhaustive list these 21 social good innovations had a massive impact this year.
For more world-changing innovations, check out our list from 2015.
1. An edible drone delivering humanitarian aid
Image: Windhorse Aerospace
The only thing cooler than a drone is an edible drone especially one that saves lives.
An inexpensive drone prototype, called Pouncer, was designed to help deliver humanitarian aid to remote regions with impassible roads. The drone doesn’t just carry essential items for relief, but also features a plywood frame for firewood, wings packed with food and protective covers that can double as shelter.
Windhorse Aerospace, the company behind Pouncer, designed the drone in an effort to revolutionize aid in the aftermath of natural disasters. The team hopes the prototype will become a reality in 2017.
2. A wheelchair made for people in developing countries
Image: SafariSeat
For people with mobility-related disabilities, wheelchairs can be essential. But for people in developing regions, traditional wheelchairs are often unusable on the rough, rural terrain.
SafariSeat, an all-terrain wheelchair, is a low-cost solution to this often overlooked problem. The durable wheelchair is propelled forward by hand levers and features sturdy wheels. It’s also made entirely of repurposed bicycle parts, designed to be manufactured and maintained in impoverished regions.
SafariSeat began crowdfunding on Kickstarter in November, and plans to start production in Kenya in 2017.
3. Edible food packaging made with milk
Forget plastic packaging, and say hello to milk protein film.
To help curb the globe’s reliance on plastic for storing and preserving food, U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers announced the creation of a new biodegradable film in August, which is made of the milk protein casein.
The edible film is estimated to be 500 times better than plastic packaging at keeping food fresh, keeping oxygen away from food more effectively.
4. A bot that helps low-income families fight eviction
Image: JOSHUA BROWDER/DONOTPAY
When expensive lawyers won’t fit your budget, getting legal aid can seem impossible. But that’s where robots come in.
Stanford undergrad Joshua Browder released a bot called DoNotPay in August, which helps those unable to afford legal aid fight evictions.
To use DoNotPay, a person facing eviction has a simple instant message-like conversation with the bot, which acts as a virtual lawyer. Based on the conversation, the bot decides how to best serve the user, usually crafting a claims letter based on the information provided.
Through this computerized consulting process, the DoNotPay bot can potentially help low-income users save hundreds of dollars in legal fees.
5. A prosthetic that can be custom-molded in two hours
Image: Amparo
Molding a custom prosthetic usually takes several weeks, numerous appointments and lots of money. For low-income amputees worldwide, access to these prosthetics is simply impossible. In fact, 80% of amputees worldwide go without modern prosthetics.
German startup AMPARO created an alternative, drastically simplifying the process of custom-fitting a prosthetic to an artificial limb. The innovation, dubbed the Dignity Socket, is re-moldable, with the ability to adjust to big or small changes in limb size for more comfort. It can also be custom-molded to a wearer in as few as two hours.
The prosthetic was one of three winners at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Innovation Showcase in June.
6. A massive device that cleans coastlines
Image: FACEBOOK/THE OCEAN CLEANUP PROJECT
An ocean-cleaning innovation finally became a reality in 2016 after five years of research, prototypes and creativity.
Dutch entrepreneur Boyan Slat first proposed an ocean cleanup machine at only 17 years old. But a prototype of the buoyant boom-like device called Boomy McBoomface was finally put into action in June, thanks to more than $10 million in funding.
Slat’s device floats along a coast and creates an artificial coastline, catching debris on the surface of the ocean. A connected conveyer then lifts the garbage into a central tower, where it is sorted for disposal.
7. The high-tech toy helping autistic children socialize
Image: LEKA
Leka is way more than a cute-as-can-be smart toy. The interactive and multi-sensory device is more like a buddy specially designed for autistic children, encouraging them to develop autonomy through independent play.
The round toy plays sounds and music, speaks, lights up, and vibrates to engage children in multi-sensory activities. Leka is also customizable, which means it can be tailored to fit a child’s needs and comfort.
The toy completed a successful Indiegogo campaign over the summer, raising more than 152% of its goal.
8. A reversible tent that provides shelter to homeless populations
For many homeless people, one of the biggest challenges of living without stable shelter is confronting extreme weather.
WeatherHYDE is a reversible tent that protects homeless populations and families in developing nations against all types of weather. One side of the tent features reflective panels, which cools the interior down in extreme heat. The other side protects against severe cold by insulating the tent, trapping in body heat to warm up the interior.
A Kickstarter campaign to fund production and distribution of 500 tents to families in need ran throughout November, receiving more than $145,000 worth of funding.
9. A device that helps the Deaf community detect danger
Image: FurEnexo
If an alarm is meant to indicate danger, what happens when you can’t hear the warning? It could be dangerous or even deadly.
Furenexo, a startup based in New York, launched a Kickstarter campaign in July to build SoundSense, a small wearable that is designed to help deaf individuals detect loud sounds and alerts. The device is triggered by warning sounds, like sirens and car horns, transforming the audio alerts into felt vibrations.
The device will only cost $30 significantly lower than similar devices.
10. The biodegradable six-pack rings that feed sea life
Image: Saltwater brewery
Sick of seeing sad sea creatures stuck in plastic six-pack rings? You and your aquatic friends are in luck.
Florida-based Saltwater Brewery invented a biodegradable and compostable version of the classic plastic rings that makes use of their natural brewing byproducts, like wheat and barley. The best part: The rings are also edible, meaning sea life can munch on them without fear.
The six-pack rings went viral in May, when the prototype was first announced.
11. The $1 feeding cup that is saving infants’ lives
If an infant in a developing nation can’t nurse, they’re at an increased risk of malnutrition, or even death. But a new innovation costing mere pocket change has the potential to change that.
The NIFTY cup, a simple innovation that costs only $1, grants infants who can’t latch with the ability to feed. The cup features a spout that collects milk from the larger container designed to fit an infant’s mouth.
The cup was designed through a collaboration between global health organization PATH, the University of Washington and Seattle Childrens Hospital. It was announced at the Women Deliver conference in Copenhagen in early May.
12. The machine designed to destroy your iPhone for social good
In March, Apple announced the creation of Liam, a 29-arm robot with destructive tendencies. Specifically, Liam was designed to tear apart your iPhone into recyclable and reusable parts with impressive precision.
Liam can disassemble an iPhone in just 11 seconds, sorting basic parts into pieces that can be sold, recycled or reused. One Liam device can disassemble about 1.2 million iPhones over the course of a year.
Mass distribution of the machines to Apple locations are in the works as part of the company’s environmental responsibility commitment.
13. The edible utensils that can replace plastic cutlery
Image: Bakeys
Thanks to Indian company Bakeys, you can now have your spoon and eat it, too.
The company created edible spoons made of rice, wheat or sorghum to help curb plastic waste. The cutlery, which has a shelf life of two years, comes in flavored varieties such as ginger-garlic and cumin. The spoons can even hold hot liquids, like soup, without dissolving.
The company launched a Kickstarter campaign in early 2016 to raise money for distribution in communities throughout India, raising nearly $150,000.
14. Sidewalk traffic lights for those glued to their phones
Image: Stadtwerke Augsburg
Let’s face it: You simply can’t be trusted to peel your eyes away from your phone even when crossing the street.
That’s why German public transportation provider Stadtwerke Augsburg embedded traffic lights in some city crosswalks around the country in April. The company hopes the new lights will help tech-focused pedestrians to cross streets safety even if they refuse to look up.
15. The futuristic elevated bus hoping to curb pollution
Image: XINHUA/FACEBOOK
In May, China’s top engineers unveiled a prototype of a massive bus that hovers over cars on the road. The innovation which was created to maximize road space, cut down on traffic jams and decrease pollution quickly went viral for its show-stopping design.
The electric-powered Transit Elevated Bus operates on rails, giving it the ability to drive over cars on standard roads. Each vehicle can hold a staggering 1,200 passengers, and the impressive system is cheaper and faster to build than existing public transport options.
However, with some design and safety barriers still in the way, the innovation still has a long way to go before hitting city streets.
16. The simple Zika test that is revolutionizing diagnoses
Image: Wyss Institute at Harvard University via MIT
The Zika epidemic, which spanned 2015 to 2016, had the world on edge and researchers frantically working toward solutions. One innovation to come out of the outbreak was a low-cost Zika test created by MIT researchers.
While traditional tests may take days, MIT researchers announced the new creation that takes only three hours. The paper-based test features a series of purple dots that turn yellow when exposed to blood samples containing the virus. And it only costs $1.
17. The robotic utensils helping people with disabilities eat independently
New robotic utensils are helping people with limited mobility regain mealtime independence.
The line, called Liftware, features two utensils individually designed to help with hand tremors, limited reach and other mobility conditions. And it’s all through high-tech sensors, computers and motors that fit into a tiny spoon.
The utensils can be used with spoon or fork attachments, and were designed specifically for those living with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease and post-stroke mobility issues.
The utensils are currently available for $195.
18. The system helping refugees pay for food with a blink of an eye
Image: World Food Programme
The United Nations World Food Programme, which addresses food needs of refugee populations, launched a new system in February that uses iris scans to distribute food assistance to Syrian refugees.
The system simply requires scanning the eyes of refugees at checkout while shopping for groceries. Used in several refugee camps in Jordan, the scanning system provides greater safety and security than standard electronic payment cards, which can easily be lost, stolen or misused.
19. The Facebook tool helping users connect during disasters
Image: Facebook
In the aftermath of a disaster, finding food, water and shelter can be incredibly difficult, especially for low-income communities.
A Facebook tool called Community Help, which was announced at the Facebook Social Good Forum in November, hopes to close these gaps by connecting those in need to essentials like food, water, transportation and shelter. The new feature will pop up after a user checks in as “safe” through Safety Check, allowing users in the area to connect with others who are offering or looking for help after a disaster.
The feature will officially roll out to Facebook users in January 2017.
20. A sturdy condom that refuses to rip
Image: lelo hex
LELO HEX condoms are upping the safer sex game by providing stronger, more durable condoms with less risk of tears.
The condom which has been seven years in the making uses a hexagonal pattern to mold to the wearer, withstanding more stress and friction than traditional condoms. The inventors hope it will provide wearers with a more secure, more pleasurable option for contraception.
The condom became available for purchase over the summer through an Indiegogo campaign.
21. An ingenious no-electricity cooler made with plastic bottles
Image: YOUTUBE/GRAMEEN INTEL SOCIAL BUSINESS LTD.
Do you have a few plastic bottles lying around? Then you can make an air conditioner really.
Eco-Cooler is a low-cost cooling system designed for developing regions. It’s constructed from halved plastic bottles inserted into a grid-like board, which is then installed in a hut like a window pane.
Each bottle’s neck collects and compresses air from hot breezes, cooling it down dramatically. The innovation can drop temperatures inside a hut as much as 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Several rural communities in Bangladesh have already implemented the system, which is an eco-friendly solution for communities lacking electrical access.
BONUS: Student invents genius kitchen appliance for people with 1 arm
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