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 Analyzing Household Energy Consumption Behavior    Deetya Das   1 High School Student Researcher, Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School, Kolkata, India   Abstract The government of India is making concentrated efforts towards a greener India. From installing solar panels to launching e-vehicles, India has taken a step towards healthier and greener surroundings. But the rising pollution in the capital, Delhi, tells another story. In this study, patterns of household energy consumption and attitudes toward energy-saving practices were investigated. A survey of 31 participants collected data on household size, appliance usage, peak electricity hours, awareness of energy-saving habits, and willingness to adopt such practices. Keywords: Household energy consumption , Electricity-use behavior , Energy-saving habits 1.       Introduction People’s reckless consumption of energy has become a burden on the Earth. At the household ...

A Teen’s Guide to Upcycling Fashion Fashion That’s Kind To The Planet We all love fashion because who doesn’t? But have we ever paused to think the crucial question: what harm is it bringing to our environment? Every year, millions of clothes are thrown away, with many ending up in landfills where they take decades to decompose. The good news is that we can take individual steps to minimize this burden on our environment! You ask how? Well, by upcycling, of course! Bonus: It’s more fashionable and cooler too! Why This Guide Exists? This guide will show you how to turn trash into trend. As someone who has made some cute tote bags from my old dresses (I had people asking me where I bought them from), I qualify as an upcycling guru. Upcycling is about giving old clothes a new life with the help of creativity, DIY hacks, and a little imagination. Whether you’re a thrift store pro or a first-time needle-and-thread adventurer, this guide is your holy book to susta...