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Ethanol blending in petrol has been gradually increasing in the last several years, and India achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending in 2022, according to ICRA
: EVs Projected To Grab One-Third Share Of Auto Sales In Five Years

Bright Future Awaits EVs In India

According to High Commissioner Pranay Verma, India and Bangladesh have enormous potential to collaborate on millet R&D efforts

: Indian High Commission Commemorates International Year of Millets 2023 In Dhaka

Mainstreaming Millets

BY Prashant Parameswaran

The report highlights that socially conscious investors are holding businesses accountable for ESG actions. Almost 75 percent organisations stated that their investors rate their ESG performance : Big Gap In ESG Preparedness And Action: Deloitte

AI & Analytics: Springboard To ESG Disclosures And Net Zero

BY Inderjeet Singh

As of now, the total RE capacity stands at 125 GW, with another 83 GW under implementation

: Renewables And Hydro Cross 40% Of Indias Installed Power Generation Capacity In FY23

India Lacks Consistent Renewable Energy Supply

A transaction advisor and auction platform are in place to carry forward the extraction process for the secomd highest reserves of lithium to the tune of 5.9 million tonnes in the world : Process Initiated For Lithium Extraction In Reasi

Repurposing Used Batteries

BY Sudhindra Reddy

As the Centre gears up to implement a nationwide ban on single-use plastic from July 1, experts tell us we need to go beyond bans to take on the plastic menace : Will A Nationwide Ban On Single-Use Plastic From July Kill The Polluting Monster?

The Plastic Paradox

To balance the shortfalls of fast-paced urbanization, industrialization, growing population, pollution and climate change, the country’s expeditious movement in the direction of a circular economy is unequivocal : SEBI Well-Positioned To Give A Push To Circular Economy In India

Recasting Plastic Industry

BY Shalini Goyal Bhalla

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A series of Mission LiFE-related events take place across the country mobilising individuals to take pro-planet actions ahead of World Environment Day on June 5

: Gearing Up For World Environment Day

Innovating To Manage Plastic Waste

BY Hitesh Vaidya

Poshan Abhiyaan, which was initiated in 2018 to address the issue of malnutrition, has come a long way : Poshan Abhiyaan: Empowering Communities For Healthier And Nourished India

World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco Gains Go Up In Smoke

BY Sampriti Das

A circular economy approach aims to reduce plastic waste, maximise the value of resources, and minimise the environmental impact : Recasting Plastic Industry

Goa Launches All-Out War Against Plastic Pollution

BY Dr. Sneha Gitte

Most of the focus is on treating plastic waste as a management problem, but it is equally important to regulate the supply and consumption of raw materials in manufacturing
: The Plastic Paradox

Circular Economy: Industry Perspective On Opportunities & Challenges

Goa. The name conjures up images of golden beaches, buzzing nightlife, lovely churches, distinctive houses and friendly people. No wonder this small state is one of India’s biggest and busiest tourist destination. : Goa Launches All-Out War Against Plastic Pollution

Changing The Lens About Plastic

BY Martin Townsend

Tamil Nadu explores the use of novel means like vending machines dispensing cloth bags and online waste exchange platform to fight plastic pollution, says Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change & Forests : Looking For Doable Solutions In Circularity

Circular Economy: A Roadmap To Reducing Plastic Pollution

BY Paul Abraham

Edible cutlery made from millets as an alternative to plastic cutlery is not only good for the environment, but also nutrition : When Cutlery Too Is Food

Building A Cleaner Nation

BY Erik Solheim

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While big businesses are integrating circularity in operations, plastic waste management start-ups are experimenting with plastic credits and blockchains to address the issue : A Business Case For Plastic Waste Management

The Last Straw: Battling Plastic Pollution

BY Sudhir Mishra

Only together can we address climate change and lessen our impact on the earth – for people, for the planet, and for our mutual prosperity
: Changing The Game On Sustainability Through Circularity

Responsible Initiative: Adopting Circular Economy in Hospitality Industry

The government initiatives and policies have created a favourable environment for investment in green technologies and created significant employment opportunities in the country : Green Jobs Set To Surge

Green Workforce For A Better Tomorrow

BY Manav Subodh

The report highlights that socially conscious investors are holding businesses accountable for ESG actions. Almost 75 percent organisations stated that their investors rate their ESG performance : Big Gap In ESG Preparedness And Action: Deloitte

Embracing ESG To Counter Plastic Pollution

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023, Outlook Planet catches up with start-ups high on sustainability when it comes to women’s products like garments, accessories, jewellery or cosmetics : Crafting Green Products For Women

Save The Earth: Wear Preloved Apparel With Pride

BY Komal Hiranandani

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023, Outlook Planet catches up with start-ups high on sustainability when it comes to women’s products like garments, accessories, jewellery or cosmetics : Crafting Green Products For Women

PET Wear: Taking The Fashion World By Storm

BY Kapil Bhatia

While big businesses are integrating circularity in operations, plastic waste management start-ups are experimenting with plastic credits and blockchains to address the issue : A Business Case For Plastic Waste Management

Falling Back On Nature For A Plastic-Free World

BY Vineet Mittal

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With the growing focus on circular economy, the market space for biodegradable, recyclable and reusable material is set to increase : Pro-Planet Packaging Picks Up

Revamping Our Strategy To Fight Plastic Pollution

BY Ashutosh Manohar

While big businesses are integrating circularity in operations, plastic waste management start-ups are experimenting with plastic credits and blockchains to address the issue : A Business Case For Plastic Waste Management

Wonderful Waste : Emulating Art for Awareness

BY Dhanish Goyal

Speakers call for International Treaty on Plastic Pollution, Circular Economic Models to Promote Reusability, Reduce Waste at Stockholm+50 Meeting : UN To Draft Plastics Treaty By Year End

India’s Solid Waste Is A Collective Challenge

BY Gayatri Divecha

A series of Mission LiFE-related events take place across the country mobilising individuals to take pro-planet actions ahead of World Environment Day on June 5

: Gearing Up For World Environment Day

Plastic Water Bottles, Poison In Disguise

Speakers call for International Treaty on Plastic Pollution, Circular Economic Models to Promote Reusability, Reduce Waste at Stockholm+50 Meeting : UN To Draft Plastics Treaty By Year End

Businesses Need To Extend Their Responsibilities Beyond Legal Obligations

BY Tejashree Joshi

World Environment Day 2023: Indias rapidly expanding population and high consumption rates directly contribute to the annual generation of packaging waste : Revamping Our Strategy To Fight Plastic Pollution

Need Circular Economy To Achieve Just Transition

BY Dr. Praveen Saxena

World Environment Day 2023: An efficient just transition strategy must incorporate widespread adoption of a circular material-use model, energy efficiency, and waste-disposal practices : Need Circular Economy To Achieve Just Transition

Reducing Plastic Footprint through Minimalist Designs

BY Sushant Gaur

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We need to minimise the usage of plastic water bottles since, despite being aware of the negative impacts of plastic, affluent India remains obsessed with plastic water bottles

: World Environment Day 2023: Plastic Water Bottles, Poison In Disguise

Environmental Sustainability Essential For Businesses

BY Prashant Gupta

Firms are increasingly viewing sustainability as a strategic priority rather than a compliance need

: World Environment Day 2023: Environmental Sustainability Essential For Businesses

Environmental Responsibilities Of IT Industry

World Environment Day 2023: The IT sector has the ability to provide game-changing solutions and environmentally conscious practices that are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) : Environmental Responsibilities Of IT Industry

Climate Change Threatens India's Crop and Spice Production

BY Karan Panchal

The World Environment Day campaign #BeatPlasticPollution requires proactive action from all stakeholders—governments, industry bodies, businesses and common citizens—for the health of people and the planet : Fixing Plastic Pollution

Need To Change The Production, Use, And Disposal Of Plastic

BY Prarthana Borah

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