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G O B A R S P E A K
?Hello Panditji…
I am a Class XII student at Nath Valley School. As the school
captain, I would like you to suggest a few ideas for our school’s student council to
play a creative role in conducting environmental activities. We put up articles on our
notice boards to promote environ-mental awareness. We’ve also banned plastic in the
school premises.
Sagar Sinha, Aurangabad Via
Email
DEAR SAGAR JI,
Delighted to know about your interest
in improving the school’s environment. There are two ways you could pitch in. We have
started a network called the GT reporters network to seek contribution from students all
over India for GT. We would be glad to carry reports on environment from your school.
There’s another inter-esting activity for you.
Recently, CSE launched a man-ual for schools called the Green
Schools Programme manual to do a self-assessment on environment. The manual will tell
you where your school stands against the standards of an ideal school which should-have
zero environmental impact. Your school can send a cheque or demand draft drawn for
Rs.125/- in favour of ‘Centre for Science and Environment’ payable at Delhi and
get a copy. All the best and get cracking ideas…
| Name of the grass |
Place |
Articles |
| Sarkanda-swampy wild grass |
Punjab |
Spiral baskets |
| Moonj – monsoon grass |
Uttar Pradesh |
Baskets |
| Bhabbar |
U.P., Haryana |
Ropes |
| Sikkri – monsoon grass |
North Bihar |
Baskets |
| Kothi |
West Bengal |
Mats (madur) |
| Kora |
Kerala |
Mats (black & deep maroon) |
| Sikki masks, platters |
Madhubani |
Dolls, boxes, |
| Savahai |
Orissa |
Furniture |
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?Hello Panditji…
I wish to know the regional
names of grasses from which ropes, mats and baskets can be made.
Ajoy Das; Via E mail
DEAR AJOY JI,
Grass is hot property in India. It is sed to make a range of things. And special varieties
have special names in different regions. (see table below)
?Hello Panditji…
I study in Vijaya High
School, Bangalore and am doing a project on wastewater management. Can you give some
guidance on the methods of recycling wastewater?
Which is the most economical method and needs less apparatus?
Ashwini K Murthy, Via Email
HELLO ASHWINIJI,
There are two kinds of
wastewater-grey water and blackwater. Greywater comes from kitchen sinks and bathrooms and
black water, from toilets. Both can be recycled but recy-cling blackwater requires special
technology. Most wastewater treatment plants recycle water, using chemicals, but some have
settling tanks and sand filters. Scientists are now recognising nature's simple processes
and are designing systems based on sand dunes and natural marshes. In schools and homes,
you could manage wastewater through recycling. (For more information, see Gobar Times,
August, 2004, page 64.) |
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