Information Education Communication (IEC)

Did you know? #Chlorine mixed in bathing water is not good for health. Using appropriate filters, taking shorter showers, avoiding hot showers & shutting the water off while soaping can help a…

In #India, where nearly 400 million people are living below poverty line, it's appalling to know that around 40% of total #food produced per year is wasted due to fragmented food systems. We must…

Did you know? The chemical used to coat Teflon cookware releases toxic fumes when overheated. Avoid cooking in high heat and keep your kitchen well ventilated to reduce the harmful effect of such…

Did you know? The toxic chemical #Perchloroethylene used by dry cleaners remains on clothes even after they have been washed. Do wash your clothes for a second time in order to rinse away the…

Did you know? New carpets let out carpet fumes which are dangerous to health. Vacuuming your carpet regularly or steam cleaning it in case of stubborn odour can help as it rinses away any chemical…

Did you know? Secondhand smoke from tobacco products causes acute respiratory illness. To protect members of your family from secondhand smoke, do not smoke or allow others to smoke inside your home…

Do you know that atmospheric interaction of #GreenhouseGases also depletes the #ozone layer that protects us & ecosystems from UV radiation? We need to keep #fossilfuels in the ground &…

A transition to a low carbon world includes participation of the citizens, who can influence the change by urging the government to take bold, fast & wide range measures on #ClimateAction. Let us…

Did you know? Asbestos, commonly used in roofing sheets and insulation linings causes serious health hazards. The only solution is that the usage of such products should gradually be minimized and…

Did you know? Radon is a toxic radioactive gas found underground that can enter your house through indoor vents and cracks on walls. Sealing & caulking the cracks can reduce radon gas entry into…

It is estimated that 92% of the global population is exposed to #AirPollution putting them at further risk of many diseases including #Covid19. The main culprit is burning of #fossilfuels. A green,…

Did you know? Exposure to #VolatileOrganicCompounds(VOC) present in paints & other chemicals have serious health hazards. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation while painting or remodeling…