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Ameliorating the impact of India’s looming water risks: membrane technologies By : Sustainability ..., Oct 6, 2014
Membrane companies in India are proliferating and have grown strongly in the last 4 years. The growth outlook for these companies is extremely positive as fresh water is expected to come under increasing scarcity. This demand for water will rise from domestic, de-salinisation... Read more.. |
A Green Opportunity for Viscose Processing in India By : Sustainability ..., Oct 6, 2014
India is the second largest exporter of viscose behind China and in 2012, India produced 84.37 million kg viscose spun yarn. While the production of viscose fiber is relatively low compared to the 259.88 million kg of polyester spun yarn and the 3126 million kg of cotton,... Read more.. |
Online Marketplaces and Precious Metals Present New Opportunities for E-waste Recyclers By : Sustainability ..., Sep 29, 2014
Getting access to a reliable, viable waste-stream of electronic products remains a challenge for the formal waste recycling sector. Consumer e-Waste collections has been too cost prohibitive to formally set up in India. Some recyclers have attempted to re-invest corporate... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , e-waste , Environment , India , Labor , Law , Sustainable Products , Technology |
India won’t give new deal in UN Climate SummitBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 16, 2014
India is expected to stick to its tough stand on climate negotiation and make no new announcement at the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's climate summit in New York this month, which UN officials said would be a major turning point in the global approach to the issue. ... Read more.. |
Delhi govt to impose cess on liquor, cigarettes to fight pollutionBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 16, 2014
The Delhi government has decided to impose cess on cigarettes and liquor in an attempt to create urban transport fund which will be used to tackle rising pollution levels in the National Capital. "One rupee cess shall be imposed on every packet of cigarettes and every bottle... Read more.. |
A Simple Technology That Can Solve India’s Clean #Water Problem In Just Rs.3,000By : Sustainability ..., Sep 16, 2014
Worldwide, around 10,000 people die every day due to lack of clean drinking water. The situation is alarming, but bio-sand filters offer a simple and affordable solution. This low cost model purifies water, is locally manufactured and can also help the local community with... Read more.. |
Ministry ignores green norms in OkhlaBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 16, 2014
The environment ministry ignored key recommendations from the Dehradunbased Wildlife Institute of India (WII) as well as its own committee while deciding the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Okhla Bird Sanctuary. |
MMRDA plans to transform BKC in Mumbai into a 'smart city'By : Sustainability ..., Sep 16, 2014
With a view to attract investor interests and get a premium pricing for its remaining land bank, the city's planning authority MMRDA plans to transform the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) into a 'smart city'. |
Revision of green laws may hit DelhiBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 16, 2014
The ministry of environment and forests has asked for the public's comments on reviewing five crucial environmental laws, including the Air and Water (prevention and control of pollution) Acts-any amendment to which will impact the city massively. |
India’s Tamil Nadu Sets Solar Tariff as Program StallsBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 16, 2014
The electricity regulator for India’s Tamil Nadu set a price for solar-power producers after failing for the past two years to attract investments to a state that gets about 300 days of sun a year. |