Living Supermaterial: What is the new plastic alternative scientists have created that is stronger, smarter, & fully biodegradable?Living Supermaterial: Indian scientists have developed a novel bacteria-grown cellulose material that could serve as a sustainable alternat...
23 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
From kitchen storage to recycling bins: How Deposit Refund Schemes can change India’s plastic economyIndia is exploring Deposit Refund Schemes (DRS) to tackle plastic waste, where consumers pay a small deposit on packaged products, refunded...
15 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Balrampur Chini raises Rs 450 cr equity fund for poly lactic acid, lactogypsum plants in UPBalrampur Chini Mills Ltd has secured Rs 450 crore to fund its expansion plans. This capital will establish a lactogypsum processing plant ...
10 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs shortThe Iran war's disruption of plastic supplies has unexpectedly boosted demand for eco-friendly paper packaging, with inquiries tripling for...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Water, waste & will: How India’s MSMEs can lead the sustainability revolutionWater efficiency, if managed wisely, could very well be the next competitive advantage for Indian MSMEs.
08 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Love tea? Your daily brew could be serving up billions of micro- and nanoplasticsRecent studies reveal that steeping tea bags in boiling water releases billions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles. These tiny plast...
07 Apr, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Dharaksha Ecosolutions Addresses Crop Residue Burning and Plastic Pollution with its Biodegradable Packaging Material02 Feb, 2024, 05.35 PM IST
Deep Polymers rallies 9% as firm forays into biodegradable polymersIn a regulatory filing, the smallcap speciality chemical player announced that it will be entering into biodegradable polymers to reduce wa...
01 Sep, 2022, 02.23 PM IST
Early work on for safe replacement of plasticsSmall steps point to a completely new science in dealing with the plastics problem.
27 Sep, 2019, 11.27 PM IST
Recycling is not really an answer; packaging must be biodegradable: Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, founder EcowareThe 37-year-old is the founder of Ecoware, a biodegradable food packaging company based out of Greater Noida. It makes plates, cups and bow...
14 Sep, 2019, 11.41 PM IST
Karnataka ban on plastic use stumps quick service restaurants like Cafe Coffee Day, McDonald's, KFCQuick service restaurant chains operating in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka have a huge packaging problem to grapple with.
07 Apr, 2016, 09.35 AM IST
National Green Tribunal wants curbs imposed on plastic packaging; hearings to begin soon“Prima facie, we are of the view that there has to be restriction placed upon such packaging and generation of municipal plastic waste,” th...
13 Mar, 2015, 03.26 PM IST
Greendiamz launches biodegradable packaging material in GoaGreendiamz Private Ltd, which produces eco-friendly biodegradable packaging material, has decided to expand its presence in west India by l...
05 Oct, 2013, 01.59 PM IST
Explore use of bio-degradable plastic bags: National Green Tribunal to statesThe National Green Tribunal has directed all of the states to explore the use of bio-degradable plastic bags.
09 Aug, 2013, 04.04 PM IST
- Bio-degradable plastic be used in food packaging: Himachal Pradesh HC
The Himachal Pradesh high court has observed that only bio-degradable plastics should be allowed in packaging of food stuff from April 1 in...
15 Jan, 2013, 03.09 AM IST
- Industry looks for biodegradable plastics for carry bags
With civic bodies banning the use of plastic carrybags, a packaging machinery maker suggested that this segment use biodegradable plastic
11 Jan, 2012, 10.55 PM IST
- Arrow Coated looks to wrap up Adept Polymers
Arrow Coated Products, a mid-sized packaging firm, is looking to acquire Adept Polymers, a subsidiary of the UK-based Stanelco, one of the ...
05 Mar, 2007, 02.23 AM IST