04 May 2020 One of the major pillars of the Indian economy, the retail sector, accounted for 10 percent of the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and 8 percent of employment, before the Coronavirus outbreak. The entire world is moving towards a ‘greener’ way of work and retail is no…
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CII Sustainability Summit – A Conscious Step Towards Carbon Neutrality
02 Apr 2020 It’s a common understanding that the world is confronted with a huge carbon emissions problem, not to mention the catastrophic effects caused by human activity and the resulting emissions thereof. The problem is not a new one, and definitely not the one that is transitory in nature.…
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Central India
24 Mar 2020 Fondly known as the Heart of India, India’s central region has a great historical past and rich culture and is home to some magnificent landscapes. Majestic forts, temples, ruins, exotic parks, and monuments are the souvenirs of the numerous empires that ruled the place from the very…
Dealing with The Plastic Problem: The Un-Plastic Collective
18 Feb 2020 Once known as the ‘miracle material’, plastic has made modern life as we know it today, possible. Unfortunately, there is so much of it that the world is now almost drowning in plastic! Synthetic plastic was invented in 1907 and became increasingly popular post World War II.…
Indian Heritage – South India
09 Feb 2020 Lush green backwaters, beautiful beaches and architectural wonders have made South India a preferred destination in the Indian Tourism Industry. South India is known for its silks, temples and rich cultural heritage that gives it a unique appeal. Several destinations have been recognized as UNESCO World…
Indian Railways Going Green
25 Jan 2020 If God had intended us to fly, he’d have never given us railways. – Michael Flanders (1922–1975) British humourist, singer, lyricist and actor Michael Flanders was a big fan of trains. In fact, one of his most famous songs, Slow Train, written in 1963, lamented the closure of several railway stations in Britain. Had he…
How Green is Your City?
25 Dec 2019 “For ten years, the Emissions Gap Report has been sounding the alarm – and for ten years, the world has only increased its emissions. There has never been a more important time to listen to the science. Failure to heed these warnings and take drastic action to…
We can solve climate change – if we involve women
18 Dec 2019 With the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals approaching, the fight against climate change intensifies each year, with governments pumping resources into achieving them. One of the most critical SDGs is SDG 5, achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls, because it…
Manage stubble to control air pollution: Recycling it can reduce weedicide use by 70% and water use by 40%
09 Nov 2019 The recent spike in air pollution levels across northern India has raised concerns about the health of hundreds of millions of people living here. A significant proportion of air pollutants arises from burning of crop residue across the agricultural heartland. At its centre is a lack of…
Nano Black Gold Can Fight CO2 Emissions and Purify Water
12 Oct 2019 The air we breathe and the water we drink is under stress. Rapid industrialisation and deforestation have affected both these natural resources. Vehicular and industrial emissions are adding to the pollution levels, notably carbon dioxide CO2, which is affecting health. Climate change has a ripple effect and…