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“Nothing Is Sustainable Till Everything Is Sustainable”: Flipkart’s Nishant Gupta On EVs, Zero Waste And Green Power

Operating at a 96 per cent+ diversion rate by reusing, recycling or reforming materials, flipkart’s eight more facilities have secured TRUE Zero Waste certification from GBCI, says Nishant Flipkart is accelerating its sustainability roadmap across logistics, energy and waste systems, with a sharp focus on electrifying last-mile deliveries, scaling renewable energy and deepening circularity across […]

India’s Treated Used Water Economy To Reach $35 Bn By 2047: CEEW Study

New analysis outlines a USD 35-billion opportunity by 2047, backed by rising demand, regulatory reforms, and large-scale investment in reuse infrastructure India could unlock an economic opportunity of nearly USD 35 billion by 2047 through large-scale reuse of treated used water, according to an independent assessment released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. […]

Black Gold Recycling Strengthens Circular Economy With Acquisition Of Reteck Envirotech

The deal strengthens Black Gold’s circular economy ambitions by merging Reteck’s global expertise with its technology-led recovery platform to scale sustainable recycling across India Hyderabad-based circular economy firm Black Gold Recycling has acquired a majority stake in Reteck Envirotech, the Indian subsidiary of Hong Kong and US–based Li Tong Group, a global player in reverse […]

Closing The Loop In EV Logistics: Why Refurbishment Is Key To A Circular EV Economy

A circular EV economy is built on the principle of maximising the value of resources by keeping components and materials in use for as long as possible, and refurbishment plays a central role in this Byline:  Kunal Mundra, Founder and CEO, Astranova Mobility The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India is steadily rising with […]

Waste Pickers’ Voices Take Centre Stage In Circular Economy Debate

Waste pickers gain recognition as partners in the circular economy, with focus on dignity, livelihoods, and inclusive waste system reforms Efforts to advance the circular economy are moving towards models that recognise waste pickers as equal partners in innovation rather than treating them solely as subjects of formalisation. The shift in emphasis places dignity, inclusion, […]

Waste Not: Industry Finds Profit, Purpose In Circular Innovation

As resource pressures mount, circularity emerges as a strategic pathway – reshaping business models, empowering communities, and redefining value across the ecosystem As the world faces a growing climate crisis, the need for adopting sustainability principles in businesses has never been more important. One of the most transformative responses to this challenge is the circular […]

How Information Management Enhances Green Service Solutions

Information management involves the systematic collection, storage, organisation, and dissemination of information throughout an organisation and can play a key role in advancing sustainability initiatives   Byline: Praveen Joseph, Assistant Vice President, Crown Worldwide Group India generates around 12 million tonne of waste paper annually, with the corporate sector responsible for nearly half of this […]

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Circular Diwali: How To Celebrate Brightly Without Burning Through the Planet

By adopting a few simple practices, we can transform Diwali into a circular celebration that honours the planet as much as it honours tradition says Elima co-founder  Abhishek Agashe   Byline: Abhishek Agashe Diwali, the festival of lights, is a celebration of joy, prosperity, and the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good […]

Sustainable Packaging Drives Growth In India’s $450 Billion Food Industry: Report

India’s packaging market, now valued at over USD 86 billion, has become the third-largest globally, surpassing Japan. The growth of the packaging industry has been driven by the surge in demand for online food delivery and packaged products, a trend accelerated during the post-pandemic period. According to a report by IMARC India, the packaged food […]