NASA reimagines space junk as an economic equation: How a new cost lens could save the future of orbit | – The Times of India

NASA reimagines space junk as an economic equation: How a new cost lens could save the future of orbit | – The Times of India

In recent years, the rising congestion in Earth’s orbit has become one of the most pressing challenges facing space-faring nations. Thousands of inactive satellites, rocket fragments, and collision-generated particles now orbit the planet at high velocity, posing significant risks to operational spacecraft and the infrastructure that supports communications, navigation, and …

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Garbage Cafés In India: Can Plastic Waste Really Pay For Food?

Garbage Cafés In India: Can Plastic Waste Really Pay For Food?

Last Updated:September 30, 2025, 13:51 IST Inspired by this model, variations of garbage cafés have emerged in other parts of the country. In Siliguri, a group of school alumni started offering free meals every Saturday. The garbage café idea attempts to connect the dots between two realities. Instead of treating …

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‘Carpool, waste disposal, no single-use plastics’: EC’s instructions for ‘sustainable polls’ | India News – Times of India

‘Carpool, waste disposal, no single-use plastics’: EC’s instructions for ‘sustainable polls’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an effort to ensure “sustainable” polls, Election Commission on Saturday released a set of instructions for the poll machinery and political parties regarding waste management for the upcoming general elections.“In a step towards sustainable or eco-friendly elections, we are making efforts to minimise single-use plastic and encourage …

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