Plastic packing products are easily available and cheaper than eco-friendly ones, say restaurant owners. Despite an increase in the sales of eco-friendly food packing products, plastic food packaging remains the preferred choice for many restaurants in the city. Eco-friendly packing manufacturers in the city have witnessed an increase in sales of their products, over the […]
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According to the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Karnataka’s share of of the national garment production amounts to 20 percent and is valued at around Rs. 75 crores. Bangalore is lagging in the effective management of textile waste produced within the city. Saahas Zero Waste, an organization focusing on waste management, reports that Bangalore generates […]
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Speakers and delegates at theUnited Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Regional Convention- South concur that corporates are not doing enough to adopt the ‘E’ or “Environmental” of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principle. High initial costs, lack of knowledge about the supply chain, consumer preferences and sustainability only to comply with the regulations are some of […]
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Tata Hitachi—the construction company—emphasized the importance of sustainable environmental practices as a way of life. The first ‘made in India’ electric excavator was launched by Tata Hitachi on Tuesday at EXCON, the 12th International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair held at Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIES). The construction company, as part of their […]
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Despite being a sustainable option, menstrual cups are not the mainstream period products used in India. Majority of menstruators in India do not use menstrual cups as their go-to period product. A report by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India suggests that using period protection products continue to be a taboo […]
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College campuses struggle with electricity bills and upkeep issues as they take the sustainable route with solar technology. Insufficient number of solar panels for electricity supply and lack of their maintenance, despite guidelines by the University Grants Commission (UGC), prevents colleges from being sustainable. The Development of Solar Cities programme initiated by the Ministry of […]
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