Wash

Scientists developed a starch-based wash that removes pesticide residues and keeps fruits and vegetables fresh for 15 days

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Scientists developed a starch-based wash that removes pesticide residues and keeps fruits and vegetables fresh for 15 days

Fruits and vegetables can retain pesticide residues on their surfaces after they are harvested, while their quality can gradually decline during storage. Researchers have developed a wash that aims to tackle both the problems together. The study, published in ACS Nanodescribes a starch-based wash that uses a protective material made with tannic acid and iron. … Read more

At 14, a Kerala girl turned an everyday bicycle into a low-cost washing machine for Rs 2,000 that could wash clothes without electricity

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At 14, a Kerala girl turned an everyday bicycle into a low-cost washing machine for Rs 2,000 that could wash clothes without electricity

At a time when laundry was one more task competing with school, travel and family responsibilities, a Kerala schoolgirl began thinking about a surprisingly simple alternative to the washing machine she did not have. Remya, who was studying in the 10th standard, was already spending hours travelling to school each day and helping her twin … Read more

Wash rice twice, not 7 times: Drought-hit England targets faith, cultural habits

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Wash rice twice, not 7 times: Drought-hit England targets faith, cultural habits

England’s water crisis has prompted a £270,000 campaign urging people to wash rice fewer times and use less water for wudu TOI correspondent from London: Wash rice twice, not seven times. Use a one-litre jug, not a running tap for wudu. England’s water crisis has put rice bowls and prayer taps in the crosshairs, with … Read more