The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Celluloid story: An action-packed invention
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A.S.Ganesh
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This article explores the history of celluloid as a synthetic alternative to ivory for billiard balls, which helped reduce the overhunting of elephants. It reflects on human impact on the environment and the role of innovation in conservation.
There’s no doubting that the human species is now the most dominant one on planet Earth. That said, it does not go without saying that we shoulder that dominance responsibly. In fact, there’s growing evidence to the contrary.
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