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India bans plastic packaging of foodstuffsBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 8, 2011
India on Tuesday banned packaging of foodstuffs in recycled plastics or compostable plastics. In a notification issued here India’s Environment Ministry also banned the use of plastics for packaging gutka and other tobacco products. On 2nd February, India’s Apex... Read more.. |
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) sponsored “Mission on Sustainable Growth” develops GreenCo Rating system for Indian industriesBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 8, 2011
Mission on Sustainable Growth” (MSG) is a CII initiative for the industry towards realizing the objective of ecologically sustainable growth, and with the intention to promote and champion conservation of natural resources in Indian industry without compromising on high and... Read more.. |
Infinia bags order its PowerDish system from Dalmia Solar Power for its 9MW Solar Thermal project in Rajasthan under National Solar MissionBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 8, 2011
Infinia introduces itself an aggressive team commercializing a compelling and uniquely scalable solar power solution that will enable broad access to inexpensive, mass-manufactured solar power. They claim to be working on a number of other unique energy conversion products... Read more.. |
UK solar panels for Kolkata slumsBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 5, 2011
A British renewable energy major is providing photovoltaic solar panels and other equipment as part of the Indian government''s plan to provide free shelter in the slums of Kolkata and other parts of the country. Based in Flintshire, Wales, eco-retailer Allbrite... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics |
Effluent treatment plants in Tirupur ordered closedBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 29, 2011
The Madras High Court on Friday ordered the closure of all Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) and bleaching and dyeing units in Tirupur area immediately by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. Electricity supply should also be disconnected. Passing a series of... Read more.. |
ExxonMobil dismisses that climate change can be preventedBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 21, 2011
The world's largest oil company, ExxonMobil has predicted that carbon emissions will rise to nearly 25% in the next 20 years, dismissing hopes that climate change can be arrested and massive loss of life prevented. This is... Read more.. |
Gujarat gets solar energy associationBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 18, 2011
In order to bring together the stake holders in the solar energy sector in Gujarat, a group of industrialists have launched a Solar Energy Association that will address some of the key issues relating to the land acquisition, share holding pattern and changes in the... Read more.. |
WAPCOS to offer technical support for mini hydel projectsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 17, 2011
The Orissa government has sought technical support from the Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) for the execution of around 30 small hydel power projects proposed in the state with a combined capacity of 300-350 MW. These hydel projects are being taken... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Power Consultancy Services |
Energy Access a Primary Target for Economic Development By : ARE RuralElec.org, Jan 13, 2011
This is the first article in the "Rural Electrification" series contributed by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, an international business association that provides efficient renewable solutions for rural electrification in developing countries. According to the... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy , Entertainment , Policy Tracker , Politics , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
Konark Group plans 100 MW renewable projects in Gujarat, RajasthanBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 13, 2011
Mumbai-based Konark Group, which is into textiles, plans to set up 100 MW of solar and wind power projects at an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The power unit will be a subsidiary of the group's listed entity, Konark Synthetics, which is into yarn and garments. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , The Konark Group |