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Rs 1,000cr green fund to plant trees along highways in the worksBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 30, 2016
The road transport and highways ministry is likely to set up a first of its kind Rs 1,000-crore green fund for 2016-17 to be utilised for plantation along the highways. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: Green Investment , sustainability |
Shareholder Resolution Urges Chipotle to Link Executive Pay and SustainabilityBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 30, 2016
Once the darling of both Wall Street and sustainability advocates, that rare admiration from both constituencies for Chipotle has gone down in flames over the past year. Outbreaks of E. coli and... Read more.. |
Plantation drive across 5 states to revive GangaBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 23, 2016
Seeking to rejuvenate the Ganga through a massive plantation exercise in its riverscape, the Centre on Tuesday released a detailed project report (DPR) on the sort of intervention it plans for... Read more.. |
Investor interest in ESG performance on the riseBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 22, 2016
As a series of government initiatives help nudge sustainability into the mainstream, companies are reporting that both investors and shareholders alike are sitting up to take note of their ESG... Read more.. Subject Tags: ESG , sustainability |
Thane Municipal Corporation to generate fuel from green wasteBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 21, 2016
The TMC recently successfully tested its initiative to generate fuel from green waste at its kopri stp unit. ... Read more.. |
State govt announces solid waste clearance plan for SrinagarBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 21, 2016
The state government has promulgated an action plan for solid waste management for Srinagar city. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: sustainability , waste management |
Plastic Munching Bacteria Can Make Trash BiodegradableBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 16, 2016
A durable plastic called PET is considered a major environmental hazard because it's highly resistant to breakdown. But researchers have found a potential new match for this hardy plastic: a... Read more.. |
United Flights from LA to San Francisco Now Use Biofuel, Create 60% Less EmissionsBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 15, 2016
Regularly scheduled United Airlines flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco will be fueled by a blend of 30 percent biofuel and 70 percent traditional fuel, reducing an estimated 60... Read more.. |
NGT seeks Centre's response on plea for ban on micro-plasticsBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 14, 2016
The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking ban on use of micro-plastics in cosmetic and bodycare products in India alleging their use is extremely... Read more.. |
New buildings in Maharashtra to have waste processing unitsBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 14, 2016
The state government is considering changes to the Development Control Regulations (DCR) to ensure zero garbage discharge in case of new constructions, CM Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday. He... Read more.. Subject Tags: sustainability , waste management |