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Together We Can: Bali’s Community Removes Over 70 Tons of Plastic Waste with Sam Bencheghib’s Leadership
January 8, 2025
A united community effort in Bali sees over 2,000 volunteers remove 70 tons of plastic waste from beaches.
Madhav Gadgil: Ecological Visionary and Earth Champion Honored by the UN for Western Ghats Legacy
January 2, 2025
One scientist’s incredible journey of protecting nature by putting people first!
Vung Tau Beach Cleanup: Over 500 Volunteers Unite to Collect 50,000 kg of Trash on Christmas Day
December 31, 2024
Over 500 volunteers came together on Christmas Day to clean Vung Tau beach, collecting over 50,000 kg of trash.
Carbon & Whale: Meet Two Friends Turning Kochi’s Plastic Waste into Stylish, Sustainable Furniture
December 26, 2024
Discover how Carbon & Whale is revolutionising plastic waste management in Kochi through innovative furniture solutions.
From Sugarcane Mandaps to Edible Décor: How Dr. Poorvi Bhat Planned a Sustainable Zero-Waste Wedding in Karnataka
December 17, 2024
Dr. Poorvi Bhat and Shamanth’s wedding exemplifies how love can flourish alongside environmental stewardship through innovative eco-friendly practices.
One Old Man, 5 Crore Trees: Telangana’s Dusharla Satyanarayana’s Phenomenal Story
December 16, 2024
Dusharla Satyanarayana’s unwavering dedication over five decades has transformed Nalgonda’s water crisis into a thriving forest ecosystem, showcasing the power of grassroots activism.
Project Sankalp: The Groundbreaking Initiative by Dr. Sanjivini Sharma in Kanpur to Empower Women and Tackle Fabric Waste
December 11, 2024
Discover how Sanjivini Sharma’s Project Sankalp is transforming fabric waste into reusable jholas while empowering women in Kanpur to create a sustainable future.
Valentyn Frechka: The 23-Year-Old Ukrainian Innovator Turning Fallen Leaves into Sustainable Paper and Fighting Deforestation
December 4, 2024
Discover how Valentyn Frechka is revolutionising paper production by transforming urban leaf waste into eco-friendly solutions, all while combating deforestation.
Skydiver Luigi Cani’s Historic Leap: Dispersing 100 Million Tree Seeds in Just Minutes to Revive Amazon Rainforest
December 2, 2024
Professional skydiver Luigi Cani and his team have launched a groundbreaking initiative, scattering over 100 million native tree seeds from the sky to combat deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Turning Trash into Treasure: Noida’s Naman Gupta Transforms 250 Million Cigarette Butts into Teddies, Yarn & More
November 29, 2024
Naman Gupta from Noida is creatively tackling pollution by turning discarded cigarette butts into eco-friendly products like teddy bears and yarn.
Meet Dr. Chetan S. Solanki: IIT Professor from Madhya Pradesh on 11-Year Journey to Spread Solar Energy Across India
November 27, 2024
Dr. Chetan S. Solanki, the “Solar Man of India,” embarks on an 11-year journey to inspire climate action and promote renewable energy across the nation.
Centre for Responsible Business’s 2024 Summit: Over 1,200 Leaders Unite for a Greener Future of India
November 25, 2024
Key Discussions on Global Sustainability Leadership, Inclusive Growth, and Collaborative Solutions
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The holistic approach to water security, plastic recycling, and creating a circular economy is evidence of Bisleri's dedication to being a responsible corporate.
From pipes for snakes to safe platforms for elephants, the proposed wildlife corridor looks to avoid human-wildlife conflicts across the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand economic corridor.
Despite UN goals to make safe drinking water accessible to all, the bottled water industry has been holding hundreds of countries back from reaching the goal anytime soon. It has exploited groundwater levels, contributed to plastic pollution, and widened the disparity between billions of people who lack access to safe water and those who enjoy water as a luxury.
TileGreen, by turning more than five billion plastic bags into tiles "tougher than cement," provides a solution for two problems at one go - tonnes of waste entering the Mediterranean Sea and high levels of building sector emissions.
SDG-led solutions were to enable businesses to manage their risks, anticipate consumer demands, strengthen supply chains and build positions in growth markets.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation has directed all its operational refineries to address the waste generation issue in view of the environmental hazard it causes. E-waste generated would now have to go through effective waste treatment techniques and either be recycled or disposed off through authorised vendors.
The study was conducted at select fishing centres of all maritime states in India. On this basis of which, the CMFRI found that the harvest phase in the fisheries sector used more than 90 per cent of the total fuel used in the sector.
Awarding the Peroshah village sarpanch with the ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman’ award, President Murmu said that the village should be an inspiration to all. They have shown that even without the most advanced tools and resources, waste management can be carried out simply and scientifically.
The fifth Annual World Air Quality Report revealed that India's air quality index has dropped to hazardous levels. However, an even more shocking revelation was that while New Delhi is the second most polluted capital city in the world, it is not the most polluted city in India.
Utilising alternate energy resources and readily available materials, a college dropout from Jharkhand has designed a micro bamboo hydel plant to provide free electricity to his village. The project has received widespread attention, including that of government officials.
Several regions such as southern Asia and eastern Asia experienced PM2.5 concentrations above the set threshold on more than 90 per cent of days. This was the case globally as well, according to the study published in Lancet Planetary Health.
Recycling the litter which has been plaguing the world’s second-largest freshwater lake - Lake Victoria, former tourist guide James Kateeba brought in an innovative measure to clear the waters and attract tourists with a unique message.
According to the study conducted by the 5 Gyres Institute, the plastic problem could potentially triple by 2040 if legally binding global policies are not introduced. They have ushered for corporate responsibility alongside the cleanup and recycling missions.
The high seas that begin at the border of countries' exclusive economic zones, do not fall under the jurisdiction of any country. Despite comprising more than 60 per cent of the world's oceans and nearly half the planet's surface, it has received less attention due to this.
Anaesthetic gases were found to contribute to global warming with a potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide. By forbidding hospitals from using the anaesthetic desflurane, Scotland becomes the first country to make waves to a greener healthcare sector.
While promises have been made to globally tackle climate change, a recent report published by Back to Blue says otherwise. The report suggests that the plastic use in G20 countries is expected to double by 2050.
"We may be losing species at a faster rate than in any of Earth's past extinctions," claim International scientists who point to the understanding that re-wilding the extinct-in-the-wild species is the only way to ensure their conservation.
Back in 2022, Himachal experienced one of the highest deficit rainfalls which led to record crop losses and drinking water shortage. In an attempt to address it effectively in 2023, the government has pressed the alarm over an impending water crisis.
Increased human activities have placed a ticking bomb on the world's forests. The dramatic changes have led the forests to lose their ability to absorb carbon and made them more prone to the impact of climate change.
Remember those double-decker electric buses with a modern twist that revived Mumbai's 70-year love for the historic red buses?
The zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles replace traditional energy sources and paves the way for a cleaner and much efficient transportation. With Dubai signing the new public-private partnership to expand the hydrogen market, the world has lessons to take on adopting sustainable solutions.
Climate change and hazards can be visibly seen with the damage it leaves behind on the physical structures built by humans. A study conducted by Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI) found that globally Asia dominates the list with about 114 cities out of the Top 200 at risk in 2050.
About one in two women over 50 years of age experience a bone fracture because of osteoporosis. The latest research confirms that poor air quality is a factor that can speed up bone density loss among post-menopausal women.
The study titled "Air Quality Trends in Rural India," recorded the Nitrogen Dioxide levels in the rural pockets and could notice a trend of rising air pollution. Rural villages accounted for 41 per cent of the overall NO2 pollution in India.
Mahindra's unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation
