RESEARCH PAPERS

Abstract Composting is the process of complete degradation due to biological processes which yields carbon dioxide, water and other inorganic compounds in a defined period of time, without visible, distinguishable or toxic residue (Menstrual Waste Management, n.d.). It is really only appropriate for sanitary napkins without SAP, adhesive wings and other perforated plastic layers as …

Examining the Need for Sustainable Menstruation in India Read More »

ABSTRACT The role of culture in the conservation of environment is immensely significant. The main purpose behind the study is to explore the ways in which one of the Tribes of Assam has sustained the environment around them culturally. The Tiwa tribe of Assam is a scheduled tribe whose tradition and culture over time has …

Environmentally Sustainable Cultural Practices of the Indigenous People s Read More »

ABSTRACT Environmental education in schools and any kind of educational institutions have a large impact on increasing the behavioural concerns toward the environment and thus can be the required action to turn the tide towards more actions to fight the climate change. An education that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in solving them, …

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROSPECTS IN SCHOOLS Read More »

ABSTRACT The environment is the fundamental resource and while we would expect it to affect all those who interact with it similarly, we find that it isn’t the case. Gender and social norms often dictate how one interacts with their environment and how they are impacted by the environment in return. Further, it has been …

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA Read More »

ABSTRACT Tourism is inherently exploitative in terms of the damaging the local community and the environment. It is a private-sector dominated, resource dependent industry which exports the client rather than a product. Sustainable tourism/ Eco-tourism aims to preserve the natural order of a local community. Tourism accelerates the growth of infrastructure in the tourist area …

ECO-TOURISM AND BENEFITS Read More »