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L&T to partner Institute of Chemical Technology for 2G ethanol plants
LTHE & ICT to provide complete solutions in setting up 2G ethanol plants, based on ICT technology
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Cargill buys BioBased Technologies' polyols product lines
Acquisition expands bio-based product options for existing customers, enables entry into new markets
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Rising wastewater complexities to push demand for new water treatment technologies
For optimum solution, users of wastewater treatment technologies will have to work closely with experts having in-depth knowledge about water chemistry
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Lycos launches project to help provide info about air and water quality
Lycos Life Project will help families to instantly test the quality of the water and air in their homes and communities with small portable sensors given to them by the company
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Role of the leadership to drive sustainability is critical: Jayakumar Krishnaswamy
In this interview, Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, MD, AkzoNobel India, explains the relevance of sustainable development and importance of radically doing more while using less
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ABB India to expand its access to electricity program
The program, which focuses on productive use of affordable electricity and promotion of local economic growth, will include another five villages in Barmer (Rajasthan) in 2015
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Suzlon bags 90 MW order from ReNew Power
The order of 90 MW from ReNew Power in Andhra Pradesh is the fourth repeat order from ReNew and the second order in the Q1 FY16
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Intertek's operations across India adopts paperless route
Going paperless has made its operations more efficient, faster and cost effective, says the company
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Revamped practitioner's guide for sustainable agriculture sourcing launched
IMD and its partners introduced the new revamped version, which is a go-to, one-stop-shop, state-of-the-art global resource for companies committed to effective sustainable sourcing
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Draft Plastics Waste Management Rules: Too little, too late
The draft rules has laid down the responsibility of the urban local bodies, producer, retailer and consumer. Interestingly, while it puts a time limit on the producers, the other stakeholders have bee
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Modern technologies can help textile industry save water: Paul Hulme
Textile industry, one of the most water-intensive industries, can incorporate new-age processing methods such as digital printing, waterless dyeing technology, etc to conserve water
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Sustainable product design is not about public relations: Dr Mosongo Moukwa
Sustainable product design is not just about responding to the consumer's growing environmental awareness, but it is more about business fundamentals such as how products are designed & supply cha
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Sustainability: It's not just ecology, but also economics
As more companies understand the link between economic prosperity and environmental & social aspects, the importance of including sustainability in business strategy and growth will only rise
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Zero defect zero effect: A myth or a reality?
Even though 'ZED maturity model' is in infancy, its relevance in enhancing competitiveness of Indian manufacturing sector and lowering impact on the environment cannot be overstated
India's waste to wealth potential lies in reusing resources
Waste management provides an opportunity of tapping potential energy to meet part of the energy demand of the country and address environmental concerns.
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Go Green this Environment Day
India is increasingly turning aware of the advantages of green initiatives to the environment
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Brands must play proactive role in consumer safety and eco-compliance
Brands in textile industry will have to take steps to not only keep in check hazardous chemicals in the finished article, but also in waste water, sludge and (at a later stage) in air emissions
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Can oxo-biodegradable plastics solve waste management challenge?
While recycling is ideal option for handling plastics waste, it has practical problems. Oxo-biodegradable technology can be used to find solution to the problem of plastic litter
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Why companies struggle to implement sustainability programs?
US chemical companies have complained that there is no market for specifically 'green products'. There is a strong disconnect currently between customers and manufacturers
Environmental media relations in the 21st century
Social media and crowdsourcing operate on a global scale. This breadth can work for or against a business depending on whether community discussions cast the company in a positive or negative light
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