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Online Buzz - August 15 2011

 
Meet Nishant Mandhotra, our most ardent reader! He not only visits our Fb page on a regular basis but also makes it a point to be the first one to contribute more information.

He is truly spirited about learning and sharing and Panditji has grown quite fond
of him!
 
“Grameen Bank Initiatives are commendable in Bangladesh. Similar initiatives can be taken in India. Once alternative sources of energy become popular in India, every village irrespective of its interior location will become self dependent.”
On a story on solar panels

‘In South India, leaves of bananas are sold and used as biodegradable plates. And the stem is used as a vegetable.’
On a cowpat on the various uses of bananas

‘In India, Cedar wood oil is extracted from deodar tree. The extraction techniques for musk from muskdeer have been standardised in China. Traditional methods involved killing of male Musk deers!’
On a story on odour

‘Baobob tree has one of the largest trunk diameters in the world.’
On a graphic on baobob tree

 

   
    NVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: A BOOK OF ACTIVITIES
We are presenting you with our new book that will help you define your role in managing environment. Use it and let us know what you experienced.

How to buy it?
Send a DD or cheque of Rs 300 (add Rs 15 for outstation cheques) in favour of Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi to Sales and Dispatch, Centre for Science and Environment,  41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area
New Delhi -110062.

WRITE AND BE A WINNER!

Nishant has the spotlight on him this month. Why should you be left behind? Participate on our Fb page — comment on our posts, tell us something new and exciting, share your experiences! Who knows, if Panditji likes your spirit and contribution, you might just be the next winner!
So, get, set, write!

 
   
  SANTOSH KUMAR:
‘If the Central Environment Min. is considered a 'crusader' in matters up there (read Posco) then he should be strong enough to enforce the ban on Ghutka packaging and make it available in paper sachets.’
 
  GIRIDHAR LAKSHMANAN:
‘Our friends at the Tree Foundation cleaned a temple pond. We cleaned the pond of all the nonbiodegradable waste. We then called the area Councillor who got the waste transported to a corporation landfill. So, not all politicians are bad! We need to give them a chance!’
 
  SANDEEP KAUR:
‘thankkkkuuuuuuuu gobar times.....u r doing a brilliant job’
 
  VENKATARAMAN RAMACHANDRAN:
‘I have written a blog post based on my interactions with Dr Ashish Shah of Gobar Times! I look forward to receiving your comments/feedback on this!
www.venkinesis.in