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Kollam first district to go plastic-free

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 3, 2017

Kollam becomes the first district to implement complete plastic ban in all of its Local Self Government Departments in the State. The district collector has announced the ban on plastic bags...

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Toyota Using Denso’s Plant-Based Plastics in its Navigation Systems

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 31, 2017

Toyota is using plant-based plastics developed by Denso in its car navigation systems, according to the automotive supplier.

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ADB okays $175 mn loan to Power Grid to diversify energy mix

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 30, 2017

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 175 million loan to Power Grid Corporation to help the power producer diversify its power mix by supplying more clean energy.

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100 percent committed to Paris deal, says China after Trump snubs rules

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 30, 2017

China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, today reaffirmed that it remains "100 per cent" committed to the landmark Paris climate deal, looking to seize the leadership of global...

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Veolia and Carbon Clean Solutions Partner to Help Companies Lower Carbon Footprints, Advance the Circular Economy

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 30, 2017

In a deal that aims to reduce industrial emissions and convert CO2 into new products for reuse, Veolia and Carbon Clean Solutions (CCSL) have partnered for the large-scale rollout of CCSL’s...

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Hindustan Power commissions 50 MW solar plant in Punjab

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 29, 2017

Hindustan Power's clean energy arm has commissioned its second solar power plant of 50 MW capacity in Punjab at an investment of Rs 325 crores.

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Power-starved Meghalaya wants to go for renewable energy

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 29, 2017

Power-starved Meghalaya is now eyeing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state, Power Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has said.

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Government to encourage power through solar energy in Madhya Pradesh

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 29, 2017

Central and State Governments are encouraging power production through solar energy. The programme of installing rooftop solar plants over the buildings of institutional areas is being...

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LEDs to cut carbon-dioxide by 80 million tonnes a year, save Rs 40,000 crore in power bills: Piyush Goyal

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 28, 2017

The government's promotion of light emitting diodes (LED) will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80 million tonnes per annum and save around Rs 40,000 crore in power bills annually, Power...

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Soon, solar plants on roofs of govt offices, schools and colleges in West Bengal: Sobhandeb

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 28, 2017

State power department is keen to generate solar energy in the state by setting up solar plants on roofs of government offices, schools and colleges, state Power minister Sobhandeb Chatterjee...

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