Burdened by plastics: What’s the road ahead for sustainable packaging?The long-term vision for sustainable packaging isn’t just about eliminating single-use plastics, it’s about rethinking how to package, cons...
24 Sep, 2024, 10.42 AM IST
Sustainable packaging has become a necessity for businessesStakeholders say industry needs new solutions and standards on packaging design.
09 Feb, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
Dharaksha Ecosolutions Addresses Crop Residue Burning and Plastic Pollution with its Biodegradable Packaging Material02 Feb, 2024, 05.35 PM IST
Packaging innovations for sustainable shipping and distributionBalancing the need for efficient, well-priced packaging solutions with the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives is a delicate task.
20 Jan, 2024, 11.54 AM IST
- Green packs a punch?
Price, quality and convenience are still consumers' top buying criteria for products, while environmental impact continues to be one of the...
05 May, 2023, 11.34 PM IST
Plastic pollution vs food waste: When tackling both becomes a challenge, be mindful of what you put on your plateAccording to UN data, 20 to 30 per cent of food produced is wasted.
15 Jun, 2022, 05.01 PM IST
ITC partners with Invest India to crowdsource innovative ideas for single-use plastic substitutionAs part of the initiative, through the Startup India portal, ITC PSPD is inviting responses from startups towards challenges laid out by th...
30 Dec, 2021, 12.31 PM IST
Industry raises concerns about single-use plastic ban proposals; asks for uniform state-level implementationRepresentatives from the packaging industry said a uniform central government notification needs to be followed by the entire country to av...
14 Mar, 2021, 05.35 PM IST
Dole Asia Holdings launches $2-million Sunshine for All FundThe $2 million annual fund will support global strategic partnerships and innovation in sustainability, food access and reduction of food w...
04 Mar, 2021, 05.29 PM IST
How companies are gearing up for less plastic in their bizParle Agro, maker of soft drink Frooti, said it will spend over Rs 50 crore in the next three years to implement an end-to-end PET plastic ...
08 Oct, 2019, 10.46 AM IST
Tata Starbucks to use only fully compostable/recyclable items from next World Environment Day: CEOThe company Thursday said it hopes to achieve the objective by the next World Environment Day, June 5.
21 Feb, 2019, 06.54 PM IST
Coke, Pepsi, Nestle top makers of plastic waste: ReportCoca-Cola, the world's largest soft drink maker, was the top waste producer, Greenpeace said, with Coke-branded plastic trash found in 40 o...
09 Oct, 2018, 05.49 PM IST
PepsiCo cuts sodium content in Lay’s, shrinks pack sizes of 2 salty snacksPepsiCo India said it has already introduced upgraded variants of its Lay's snacks with reduced sodium in different flavours contain lesser...
18 Jul, 2018, 10.43 PM IST
Packaging solutions: Reduce, recycle & don't reuseWhile cos such as Pepsi-Co, Cremica Food Industries, and Allied Blenders and Distillers consider increased use of glass in packaging, they ...
04 Jul, 2018, 06.29 AM IST
Top firms pledge to cut plastics use in businesses on World Environment Day05 Jun, 2018, 05.09 PM IST
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.
19 Apr, 2016, 10.47 AM IST
Waste management startup industry to grow to over $1 billion by 2020Startups like MobiTrash have a mobile van wastetreatment service which treats segregated organic waste from households and converts it into...
06 Apr, 2016, 02.55 AM IST