France is advocating for a European Union ban on the export of used clothes, as disclosed by the Environment Ministry to Reuters on Thursday. This move comes as governments seek new solutions to address the escalating issue of textile waste. According to United Nations trade data, the EU exported 1.4 million metric tons of used […]
The Tea Board India has issued a directive urging tea estates and small tea growers across the country to refrain from using chemicals or pesticides that lack a label claim for tea on their plantations. The directive, issued by Rajnigandha Seal Naskar, the Tea Board’s controller of licensing, on 21 December, specifically advises against the […]
Coca-Cola India has unveiled its Coca-Cola cola brand in rPET bottles, with sizes ranging from 250 ml to 750 ml. These bottles, produced by key bottling partners, are crafted from 100 per cent food-grade rPET, excluding caps and labels. The initiative aims to enhance consumer awareness regarding the recyclability of the packaging. Moon Beverages, Coca-Cola’s […]
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has imposed a total ban on serving hookah in hotels, restaurants, bars and commercial establishments in Haryana. Teams will be formed to stop the serving of Hookah in bars, pubs and restaurants. Amit Bhatia, Deputy Excise Commissioner in the State said, “The Chief Minister has taken this decision regarding public […]
Apple shared its ambitious vision to become carbon neutral across its entire business, including its manufacturing and supply chain, by 2030. The company’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Lisa Jackson, discussed the challenges and strategies behind this commitment in an interview with TechCrunch. He said that to achieve carbon neutrality, Apple will […]
Researchers discovered that the plastic mulch used to help Californian strawberries grow sheds a large number of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown to have a negative impact on soil quality, casting doubt on their long-term viability. The survey’s findings are likely to apply to plastic use in agricultural production around the world. […]
As the world becomes more aware of the impact of human activities on the planet, sustainability is increasingly becoming a pillar on which businesses must rely upon In 2015, Adidas launched its “Parley for the Oceans” initiative. The sportswear giant pledged to reduce ocean plastic pollution by using recycled plastic and to use only recycled […]
Researchers found Bamboo to be a desirable resource in efforts to provide ecologically friendly renewable energy to replace fossil fuels. The study was published in Journal, ‘GCB Bioenergy.’ Bamboo grows quickly, takes up carbon dioxide, and releases a lot of oxygen into the air, according to the authors. They outline many procedures that can be […]
