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Three female rhino calves that were rescued from
Kaziranga National Park area during the devastating
monsoon floods in 2016 will find their new homes in
Manas National Park. After a period of careful moni-
toring they will be released into the wild.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
Overfishing and changing sea temperatures are pushing seabirds to the brink of
extinction, according to new data on the world's birds. Birds that are now globally
threatened include the kittiwake and the Atlantic puffin, which breed on UK sea
cliffs. Worldwide, over a quarter of more than 200 bird species reassessed by the
International Union for the Conservation of Nature have been moved to higher
threat categories while a similar number have been downgraded.
To create infrastructure for electric
vehicles, Tata Power launched two
more electric vehicle charging stations
- one at Palladium Mall in Lower Parel
and another at Phoenix Market City in
Kurla. This takes the number of charg-
ing stations in the city to three. The
first was set up in Vikhroli in August.
Two more charging stations are slated to come up, one at Bandra-Kurla Complex
and the other near Western Express Highway in Borivali in a few weeks. With the
Union government encouraging the shift to electric vehicles by 2030, power
utility firms are setting up a seamless network of electric charging stations.
Kittiwake Puffin
Tata’s Electric Car Charging Stations
Rhino Calf
VOLUME 94 | ISSUE 100 | JANUARY 2018
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Environment Wellness & Lifestyle Monthly Newsletter Established by H.H. Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (RA)
in 1992
BURHANI FOUNDATION (INDIA) WISHES
INDEX
Bottle water is not safe 2 Plant a Veggie Garden 5
Protect your heart 3 Producing Fiber and Paper from Banana 6-7
Benefits of Water Melons 4 Environment News 8
On the auspicious occasion of 107th Milad Mubarak of
52nd Dai-Al-Mutlaq great visionary,
HIS HOLINESS LATE DR. SYEDNA MOHAMMED BURHANUDDIN SAHEB (RA)
& 74th Milad Mubarak of 53rd Dai-Al-Mutlaq
HIS HOLINESS DR.SYEDNA AALIQADR MUFADDAL SAIFUDDIN SAHEB (TUS)
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Widespread contamination with plastic was found
BOTTLE WATER IS NOT SAFE
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A latest world wide study about bottle water reveals shocking information. The
world’s leading brands of bottled water are contaminated with tiny plastic particles
that are likely seeping in during the packaging process was found in the study, led
by microplastic researcher Sherri Mason of the State University of New York at
Fredonia, according to a summary released by Orb Media, a US-based non-profit
media collective.
The plastic debris included polypropylene, nylon, and polyethylene terephthalate
(PET), which is used to make bottle caps. In this study, 65% of the particles found
were actually fragments and not fibers. “I think it is coming from the bottle itself,
from the cap and from the industrial process of bottling the water. Particle concen-
tration ranged from zero to more than 10,000 likely plastic particles in a single
bottle,” said Mason in the report.
Experts cautioned that the extent of the risk to human health posed by such
contamination remains unclear. There are connections to increases in certain kinds
of cancer to lower sperm count to increases in conditions like ADHD and autism.
Researchers tested 250 bottles of water
in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya,
Lebanon, Mexico, Thailand, and the Unit-
ed States. Plastic was identified in 93%
of the samples, which included brands
such as Aqua, Aquafina, Dasani, Evian,
Nestle Pure Life, San Pellegrino, Bisleri,
Epura, Gerolsteiner, Minalba and Waha-
ha.
The three-month study used a technique
developed by the University of East An-
glia’s School of Chemistry to “see”
microplastic particles by staining them
using fluorescent Nile Red dye, which
makes plastic fluorescent when irradiated
with blue light.
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The outer sheath from the banana stem is first peeled off, the inner layers are
flattened and fibers are stripped off either manually or through machines. Heaps
of banana stems are piled up near at the processing unit and workers begin slic-
ing the banana stems into thin strands.
These sliced stem pieces are then passed through the machine on the fixed plat-
form that separates the gummy lignin and water content from it. The shredded
fiber is then cleaned and dried in the sun before being bundled into yarn that
makes notepads, stationery items, lampshades, and handicraft.
BANANA FIBER PRODUCTION
Steps in fiber production
Items made from banana fibers
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Plastics and paper are sourced from non-renewable sources such as petroleum
and forest trees. There is an urgent need to find alternatives to plastic polymers
since they are non-biodegradable. They which persist in the environment for ag-
es. Paper consumption was expected to go down steadily with the onset of the
electronic age, but it is nowhere near reduction.
Further, the conventional method of making paper is highly polluting, which uses
numerous chemicals for treating the wood fibers to form pulp in the process of
getting papers of acceptable properties.
On the other hand, the agricultural
sector in India produces a vast
range of natural fibers that can be
utilized to produce both fiber and
paper. Natural fibers can be
defined as substances that are
obtained from plants such as aga-
ve, banana, jute, cotton, etc.
which can be spun into filaments,
threads or ropes and can be wo-
ven. Among these, banana fiber
has emerged as a new eco-friendly
innovation since it is produced
from banana stem, which is a
waste material after harvesting the
banana fruit.
Typically in banana cultivation, the stems of
the plants are chopped off and thrown
away once the fruits are sold. Now, howev-
er, a new technology has managed to man-
ufacture eco-friendly paper out of these ba-
nana stems.
The machines can be
easily operated by semi-
skilled persons, has less
maintenance, and is safe
to operate.
Around 5-6 stems are
needed to extract 1kg of
fiber, depending upon
their quality and the
water content in them.
BANANA FIBER PRODUCTION
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Heart disease is a set of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel
diseases, like coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias);
and heart defects one is born with.
What really causes heart diseases?
PROTECT YOUR HEART
So how do we prevent heart disease and improve cardiovascular health?
1. Consume a healthy diet
2. Avoid all kinds of processed foods
3. Limit the intake of carbohydrates and sugar
4. Make sure your snacks are healthy
5. Control other health conditions, like high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, and diabetes
6. Practice good hygiene
7. Regularly detoxify your body
8. Maintain a healthy weight
9. Reduce and manage stress
10. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day several times a week
11. Learn the warning signs
Even though it is a generally
accepted fact that diseases are a
result of high blood cholesterol, it
is actually not the case. The main
culprit is a diet that is high in poly-
unsaturated fats (omega-6 vegeta-
ble oils like soybean, corn, sun-
flower) and highly-processed car-
bohydrates (sugar, flour and all the
products made from them) that in-
jures the blood vessels leading to
chronic inflammation and diseases.
So heart diseases are a result of
the inflammation in the artery
wall.
Unless there is an inflammation in the body,
there are no chances of accumulation of
cholesterol in the walls of blood vessels, that
would lead to strokes and heart disease.
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Every 2-cup serving has about 15 –20 mg of
lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant.
BENEFITS OF WATER MELONS
Watermelons–a tropical or
subtropical plant are 92% water.
The juicy fruits are also rich in :
♦ Vitamin A
♦ Vitamin C
♦ Sodium
♦ Potassium
♦ Iron &
♦ Calcium
Lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant, can lower the risk of heart disease,
prostate cancer and improve bone health. Lycopene and vitamin C in watermelon
also lower inflammation and oxidative damage. These components of the fruit al-
so help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Watermelons also keep skin and hair healthy, improve digestion and relieve
muscle soreness. Eating watermelon in reasonable amounts has no negative side
effect and is actually highly beneficial to your health.
However, some people argue that the melons have high sugar content and can
have a negative impact on the body especially when eaten in huge quantities.
According to the American Cancer Society, lycopene, if consumed more than 30
mg daily, can trigger nausea, diarrhea, indigestion and bloating. People who are
suffering from hyperkalemia (high Potassium content in blood) are advised not to
eat watermelon because of its high content of Potassium.
People who are looking forward to losing weight should also be careful about how
much watermelon they are consuming. Eating more fruits and vegetables of any
kind naturally helps decrease overall calories (energy) of the diet. We know that
people that eat higher quantities of fruits and vegetables typically have healthier
body weights. However, eating only watermelon is not recommended. You will
lose weight, but that weight will be mostly muscle.
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PLANT A VEGGIE GARDEN
Starting an edible garden is not as hard as it seems. It just requires time, pa-
tience and care. Even if you don't have space for a garden, even a small balcony
and window sill can work well as long as it's warm and gets lots of natural light.
Grow veggies in your balcony garden this summer!
♦ Vegetable like cucumbers,
tomatoes, cherry tomatoes,
peppers, zucchini, summer
squash, Celery, Broccoli
♦ Greens like lettuce, kale,
mustard, spinach, bok choy
♦ Herbs like Mint, Rosemary,
Cilantro, Lavender, Parsley,
Basil, Tarragon
♦ Fiery chillies, radishes,
spring onions
What can you grow?
What will you need?
♦ Seeds or Kitchen scraps
♦ Pots, appropriately sized for the
amount of root space the plants will
need
♦ Materials for vines to climb
♦ Hanging baskets or troughs to save
space
♦ Gloves for keeping your hands clean
and unscratched
♦ Trowel for digging
♦ Watering can
♦ Soil & Organic fertilizer Planting properly is the key
♦ Always arrange your containers before you pour the soil.
♦ Pour in your organic potting soil and mix in a little organic fertilizer.
♦ Plant your seeds or seedlings only as far down in the soil as recommended.
♦ Keep the compost moist after sowing.
♦ Be sure to keep the water off the leaves as the plants grow.
♦ In about a month when the seedlings are bigger, you can plant them in larger
terracotta pots to grow on to maturity.