Most of us keep our money in banks, in savings accounts for daily needs or high interest fixed deposits to earn high returns, trusting that it’s completely safe. After all, banks are seen as secure and well-regulated. But every now and then, news about a bank facing financial trouble or withdrawal limits raises a familiar concern: what happens to my money if something goes wrong with the bank? While such cases are rare, they remind us that it’s important to understand what protects our savings. This is where deposit insurance under India’s DICGC scheme comes in. DIGC is an official…
Author: Blitz
“Wait—my eco-cup isn’t really eco?” That’s what many café owners across Europe were asking themselves when inspectors from the European Commission arrived unannounced earlier this year. What they discovered shocked the food industry: thousands of “eco-friendly bamboo” cups, plates, and utensils were actually plastic products mixed with bamboo powder, sold under misleading green labels. This triggered Operation Bamboo-zling, a continent-wide crackdown led by the EU Agri-Food Fraud Network and DG SANTE (Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety). The mission? To identify and remove unsafe, falsely advertised “bamboo” plastic tableware from the market. The investigation found that more than 60% of…
As the global economy pivots toward sustainability, biodegradable tableware has become more than an eco-friendly choice — it’s a vital component of corporate ESG strategies.Restaurants, airlines, and catering giants are increasingly abandoning plastic utensils in favor of compostable and biodegradable alternatives made from renewable materials. According to the Global Green Packaging Index 2025, the worldwide biodegradable tableware market surpassed USD 13.7 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to reach USD 25.5 billion by 2030, with Asia-Pacific leading production and North America driving demand growth. At the heart of this transition are companies like Bioleader — a China-based manufacturer known for…