When Elisa Teipel, and her collaborators began their research several years ago, their goal was to take an agricultural waste product of little value—in this case, fibers extracted from coconut ...

Coconut shells are a great material for handicrafts, and objects made from coconut shells are a more sustainable alternative to those made out of ceramic. The handicraft sector has always created ...

She is currently the owner of a brand specialising in handicraft products made from coconut shells quite famous in the province. Decor hangings with lotus flower patterns made of coconut shell by ...

Coconut shells and wood charcoal discarded as waste in kitchens and oil industries can be highly useful in developing an anti-microbial reagent that can prevent and fight bacterial infection. Dr Manoj ...

For Ananda Perumal, the best thing about working with coconut shells is that, he does not “disturb anyone” in the process. “Like the rain, my material comes from above,” says the artisan, adding, “I ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It used to be that people headed out in the wilderness wearing not much more than cotton and wool. Then, synthetic fabrics replaced some of the classics with ...

Cucurbita pepo, also known as elegede or agbeje, in Yoruba is the pumpkin I discussed last week not Telfairia occidentalis (Ugu). I got lots of questions on this and I hope this makes it clear now. I ...

India’s activated carbon exports are likely to face a bumpy ride in the wake of shortage of coconut shells and higher freight cost triggered by the Red Sea crisis. The Red Sea crisis has led to ...

Many Bengalureans are surprised to see vendors knocking on their doors and calling out for coconut shells, something that until recently was thrown away as waste. From tender coconut water and ...