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Plastic packaging norms eased for retailers, tightened for industries

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 2, 2018

A state government-appointed committee has accepted the proposal recommending that plastic packaging by retailers be allowed with certain riders, norms for industrial-level packaging have been...

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Brookfield to sharpen focus on renewable energy sector in India

By : Sustainability ..., Jun 29, 2018

Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is looking to increase its focus on renewable energy in India, said two people aware of the firm’s plans, on the condition of anonymity. The asset...

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Union cabinet approves renewable energy pact with Peru

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 14, 2018

The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved an agreement between India and South American nation Peru for ...

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India’s first solar-powered EV charging station installed in Mumbai

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 14, 2018

Renewable energy solutions provider Magenta Power, in association with Exicom Power Solutions, has installed India's first solar-powered DC fast charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) in...

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PepsiCo India pilots plant-based packaging for Frito-Lay and KurKure snacks to address plastic waste

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 13, 2018

PepsiCo India will launch its first plant-based packaging for Frito-Lay and ...

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Noida to collect only segregated waste

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 13, 2018

The Noida Authority will not pick up unsegregated waste from residential sectors after June 30. This was announced by ACEO R K Mishra, who maintained that residents are requested to ensure...

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200 Inspectors to check plastic ban in Mumbai

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 13, 2018

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a step ahead in the strict implementation of the plastic ban in the city. They have decided to deploy 200 inspectors to catch hold of...

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Allianz is the latest insurer to bank on carbon neutrality

By : sustainabilityo..., May 9, 2018

Allianz is to stop selling insurance policies to coal-fired power plants and coal mines, in the latest sign the dirtiest fossil fuel could become a pariah for forward-thinking investors....

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Government declaring all protected areas 'plastic free zones' symbolic initiative: Greenpeace

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 30, 2018

Greenpeace India has termed the recent move by the environment ministry declaring all protected areas in the country 'plastic-free zones' as a "symbolic initiative" and said production of...

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Alappuzha model for waste disposal

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 30, 2018

Though it is home to Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong, also dubbed God's own Garden, Meghalaya will take a leaf out of Alappuzha in far away God's own country to manage its waste....

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