Phoenix installed nine temporary shades across parks to fight extreme heat; surfaces became 46°F cooler, while adding a solar-run mister lowered air temperature by another 10°FPhoenix tested nine temporary, artist-designed shade structures across its parks in 2025 as part of an experiment to tackle extreme heat. T...
India's first large-scale biopolymer plant in UP set for October launchIndia's first large-scale biopolymer plant in Lakhimpur Kheri is nearing its October operational launch. This pioneering project will conve...
For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...
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 ...
The biomass paradox: Why India still imports the future of plasticsIndia possesses vast biomass but lacks the industrial infrastructure for biopolymer production. Global bioplastics production is rising, ye...
Balrampur Chini bags 1st institutional order from Lucknow Cantonment Board to supply bio-plastic itemsBalrampur Chini Mills has taken a step by securing its inaugural institutional order for eco-friendly bioplastic products. The Lucknow Cant...
Balrampur Chini Mills signs MoU with UP govt for polylactic acid plant with Rs 2,850-crore investmentBalrampur Chini Mills partners with Uttar Pradesh government for a new plant. The company will establish a polylactic acid (PLA) plant at K...
Uttar Pradesh bioplastic policy gamechanger, to finalise Rs 20,00 cr PLA project post scheme fine print: BCMLBalrampur Chini Mills Limited plans to finalise an investment of Rs 2,000 crore for India's first industrial PLA bioplastic manufacturing p...
India should come up with bio-plastics policy: ReportIndia should introduce a national bio-plastics policy with fiscal incentives like capital subsidies and government support for research and...
Ethanol from various feedstocks must be priced adequately to help all stakeholders: Avantika Saraogi, Balrampur ChiniSugarcane, found in abundance in India, has the potential to contribute significantly to bio-based packaging solutions, reducing the depend...
'Balrampur Chini announces Rs 2000cr capex in India's first industrial bioplasticBalrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) announced a Rs 2000 crore forward integration project for the first-ever industrial bioplastic plant i...
Enzyme in laundry detergent can help recycle single-use plastics in 24 hrs: StudyScientists have developed a novel method that uses enzymes found in laundry detergents for recycling single-use bioplastics in disposable i...
IIT- Guwahati establishes the NRL - CoE for Sustainable Materials Translational Facility on BioplasticsThe Indian Institute of Technology- Guwahati and NRL have created the first-of-its-kind NRL-Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Materials ...
Phasing out plastic: what is the alternative?Compostable, eco-friendly bagasse is great for replacing plastic when you need disposable plates, cups or takeout boxes. Bagasse is made fr...
Bioplastics offer hope but add new segregation woesBioplastic is a common term used for any material that has properties similar to plastic but is manufactured using natural substances.
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- Legislative changes needed to shift to green plastics
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