plastic bottles

DNA: Deadly bacteria in water bottle

The bottle from which you drink water everyday, the same bottle is the enemy of your life. We did not make this claim, it has been revealed in a study. The researchers examined all the parts of the bottle thrice. It was revealed in the study that the water bottle is 40,000 times dirtier than the toilet seat.

Mar 14, 2023, 23:32 PM IST

Ladakh orders ban on use of plastic water bottles in government offices, other institutions

As a step to realise the long term goal of 'carbon neutral Ladakh', the Union Territory administration has ordered a complete ban on the use of plastic water bottles and other plastic made objects in government offices and other institutions, an official spokesman said on Wednesday.

Jun 24, 2020, 18:46 PM IST

Non-reusable plastic bottles banned in Parliament complex

According to a circular, the staff of the secretariat and other allied agencies working in the Parliament House Complex have been asked to comply with the directions.

Aug 21, 2019, 00:02 AM IST

Reusing plastic bottles could do you more harm than good

That's because the plastic bottle you're constantly replenishing isn't made to be re-filled - meaning it could have the potential to leach chemicals and harbour harmful bacteria.

Jun 28, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

How long can you reuse your water bottle!

If you have been reusing your bottles everyday, make sure that you wash your bottles with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly between uses.

Jun 06, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

Plastic bottles safe for packing drugs, NGT told

There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that use of PET or additive like antimony for pharmaceutical packaging may leach substances beyond limits that pose threat to human health.

Mar 14, 2016, 23:52 PM IST