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Bamboo lends itself to be in eco-friendly loo

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 17, 2014

After deriving music, health food and chic furniture from bamboo, a research centre in Auroville is now looking to promote eco-friendly toilets entirely made from the wonder grass.
 
The Auroville Bamboo Centre (ABC) led by Bala Sundaram has been pushing the...

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Turning Bulk Waste Into Cooking Gas

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 13, 2014

According to a news report, Bengaluru generates about 5,000 tonnes of waste every day, most of which is wet waste. There is no single solution to tackling such a complex issue that’s only growing by the day. But two IIM-B graduates got right into the middle of the waste...

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Students promote innovative paper bags as portable dustbins

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 13, 2014

 In order to counter lack of proper waste management system in the city, two former students from MS University's faculty of fine arts have found an innovative solution. They have designed compact eco-friendly bags that can be used to dispose waste on the go.
 
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Schneider Electric India launches energy-saving Smart Panels for Buildings

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 11, 2014

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, launched the Smart Panel concept to ensure sustainable energy savings in buildings. Smart Panel is a simple to deploy plug and play solution contributing towards addressing the urgent need to curb energy costs...

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Mercedes’ Crazy New SUV Has A Paint Job That Generates Electricity From Wind And Sun

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 11, 2014

Say hello to the new Mercedes-Benz concept car which runs on hydrogen. You all must be wondering what is so special about a car that thrives on hydrogen. The answer lies in the fact that the paint job of this awesome car also harvests energy. The Vision G-Code SUV has a ‘...

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Community-scale photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis desalination systems for Indian villages

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2014

Photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis (PV-ED) is justified as an energy- and cost-effective means of desalinating groundwater in rural India, and the design requirements are presented for a village-level system.
 
Saline groundwater, which underlies 60% of India,...

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New battery can triple driving range of electric cars

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 4, 2014

A new inexpensive battery that can triple the driving range of electric cars while significantly lowering their cost could reach the market in just over a year, scientists say.
New battery can triple driving range of electric cars
The lithium battery, hailed by...

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E-waste Trading Platform Woos 'Ethical' Businesses

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014

When it comes to disposing of electronic waste such as computers, televisions and other gadgets responsibly, there are two big certification programs that can help guide a company’s selection of disposal partner.
Their oversight is critical for controlling where...

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Indian Company Launches Solar-Powered Self-Cleaning Toilets

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 27, 2014

An Indian company has announced a potentially revolutionary leap in sanitation and hygiene with the launch of a solar-powered toilet to coincide with the launch of the Clean India Mission.
 
India's Eram Scientific has launched a solar-powered self-cleaning...

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ITC, IndusInd Bank, Welspun, TCS, BPCL and Wipro among Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Award Winners

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 15, 2012

Multi-business conglomerate ITC, Textile leader Welspun, Oil major BPCL, IT majors TCS and Wipro and banking leader IndusInd Bank were amongst 14 large and small Indian corporates that bagged the Parivartan Sustainability Leadership Awards for 2012.  

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