Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India renewable energy expansionApple is expanding its renewable energy investments in India with an initial Rs 100 crore investment in collaboration with CleanMax. This i...
07 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Apple announces Rs 100 crore renewable energy investment in IndiaApple Inc. is expanding its environmental initiatives in India, investing in renewable energy infrastructure with CleanMax to boost capacit...
07 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Sunkonnect plans to cut 15% carbon dioxide emissions in educational institutes over 4 yearsSunkonnect's ambitious plan targets 34 million tonnes of CO2 reduction. The firm will install solar rooftops on over 5,000 schools. Energy ...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
For Asian Paints, green is not just a colour, but a worthful way of lifeAsian Paints is embedding sustainability into core operations, linking it to long-term business survival. The firm, honoured at the Economi...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Sattva announces coastal zero-waste campaign in Karnataka, targets 80,000 householdsThe programme aims to connect over 80,000 households and integrate 50 coastal villages into formal waste management systems, with a focus o...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Apple reports record use of recycled materials across products in 2025Apple reported that 30% of the materials used in its 2025 products came from recycled sources, its highest level so far, as part of its pus...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Morgan Stanley quietly walks away from plastics financing goalMorgan Stanley will no longer track financing activities related to plastic waste as a standalone goal but will continue working with clien...
09 Sep, 2024, 10.03 AM IST
Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix itThe United Nations has committed to delivering a legally binding Plastic Treaty by the end of 2024. This month, more than 175 governments w...
02 Apr, 2024, 09.47 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2022: Banyan Nation bags the Social Enterprise AwardBanyan Nation emerged as the winner, beating Chakr Innovation by a razor-thin margin as the jury tipped toward the cause of plastic waste r...
31 Oct, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
EKI lists India's plastic project under global accreditationThe project ensures that plastic waste -- predominantly Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) waste, PET flakes and chips -- is duly sourced and...
13 Sep, 2022, 04.03 PM IST
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Reprocessing of recovered plastic scraps or wastes into usable products is called plastic recycling. Most plastics are non-biodegradable in...
29 Jun, 2022, 11.33 PM IST
Commerce ministry asks e-comm firms to cut single-use plastic in packagingE-commerce companies have been asked for discarding plastic used in packaging, which accounts for more than 40 per cent of non-fibre plasti...
13 Oct, 2019, 11.41 AM IST
Toyota aims to eliminate plastic usage in manufacturing processThe company is taking such steps as part of a global initiative by its parent Toyota Motor Corp which aims to minimize carbon dioxide emiss...
02 Oct, 2019, 07.32 PM IST