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Florish biodegradable sanitary napkins introduced in Uttarakhand
A biodegradable sanitary napkin has been launched in Haldwani in Uttarakhand. It is a move to improve menstrual hygiene among women while simultaneously tackling the issue of environmental degradation. The Florish napkins are made up of biodegradable raw materials like bamboo, banana cotton and biodegradable sap. It can be degraded into fertilizer for the soil ..
Topics: Biodegradable polymer • Biodegradation • Disposable products • Feminine hygiene • Humans • hygiene • Menstrual cycle • Napkin • Personal hygiene products • Polymers • Public health • Sanitary napkin
Ripu Daman Bevli named Plogging Ambassador of India
The Fit India Plogging Run which commenced on October 2nd concluded in New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on December 5th. This is the first such plogging run in India and it covered 50 cities with the participation of over 36 lakh people. The Plog Run achieves the objectives of two major Indian campaigns: Fit India ..
Topics: Environmental volunteering • Humans • Humans • Litter • Physical exercise • Plogging • Pollution • Swachh Bharat Mission • Swachh Bharat mission • Waste collection
International Volunteer Day
The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed every year on the 5th of December. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985. The UNGA adopted the Resolution A/RES/40/212 on December 17th, 1985. The international day is observed to promote volunteering culture and the importance of volunteering in ..
Topics: Human activities • Humans • International Volunteer Day • Sustainable Development • Sustainable Development Goals • UNESCO • United Nations Development Group • Volunteering
Upper House debates Surrogacy Regulation Bill, 2019
On 19 Nov, while debating on Surrogacy Bill in winter session of Parliament, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vadhan said India has emerged as a hub of surrogacy in recent years. The Surrogacy Regulation Bill, 2019 prohibits commercial surrogacy, but allows altruistic surrogacy. Its provisions include establishing National Surrogacy Board, State Surrogacy Board and appointment of ..
Topics: Bioethics • Human pregnancy • Human reproduction • Humans • Obstetrics • Sexual reproduction • Surrogacy • Surrogacy laws by country
Paralympics champion Marieke Vervoort ends her life through euthanasia to end her sufferings
Belgian Paralympic champion Marieke Vervoort ended her life through euthanasia at the age of 40. She had announced her intentions after the Rio Games in 2016 to follow that path if her degenerative condition worsened her suffering. Vervoort suffered a degenerative muscle disease that caused constant pain, paralysis in her legs and left her barely ..
Topics: Animal euthanasia • Euthanasia • Humans • Marieke • Marieke Vervoort • Medicine • Paralysis • Sportspeople • Vervoort