Sustainability Outlook Headlines

US hopes for greater economic connectivity in South Asia through Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor

Hailing the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor, a top Obama Administration official has said that it will provide better economic connectivity and will do wonders for the countries of South Asia.

“Through an initiative we call the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor, or IPEC, we’re helping create new energy linkages, open up trade and transport corridors, streamline customs procedures and border crossings, and... Read more..

US wants solar alliance between India and France to function as informal arrangement

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), proposed with fanfare by India and France, faces a challenge from the US, which wants it to function as an informal arrangement, although Delhi has touted it as the major international organization to be headquartered in the country.

The alliance, a joint initiative of PM Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande, was announced at the end of the last climate... Read more..

10 waste-to-energy plants to go on stream next year

Waste-to-energy plants in 10 urban local bodies in the State are likely to function from next year.

While detailed project reports (DPRs) are ready for 63 ULBs, 10 of them will start producing power by combustion of municipal solid waste, according to Managing Director of Swachha Andhra Corporation D. Muralidhar Reddy.

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Levi Strauss and IFC to work on sustainable textile factories

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, is partnering with jeans wear manufacturer Levi Strauss & Co., to develop a global programme to reduce use of water, energy, and chemicals in textiles factories.

The Group stated that the new partnership would build on the experience of IFC’s Bangladesh Partnership for Cleaner... Read more..

H&M Foundation to open source textile recycling findings

The H&M Foundation has entered a partnership with The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the goal of developing technologies to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics and yarns. In a hugely welcome move, the results and learning of the collaboration, which is backed by almost €6m of funding, will be released to the wider global fashion industry.

SuperBIO project to support EU bioeconomy innovation

SuperBIO is an innovation project supported through the EU Horizon2020 funding program. The € 3.8 million ($4.24 million) project supports the development of promising industrial value chains in the bioeconomy. It therefore engages with the EU biobased business community. The project provides 10 different types of innovation services to third party SMEs which are funded by the project for 75 percent. As such, it brings these value chains closer to reality. The SuperBIO consortium includes four industrial cluster organizations (from Belgium, France, Spain and Poland), and six service... Read more..

Hi-tech electroplating plant to curb water pollution in Ludhiana

To control the rising levels of industrial water pollution, members of the Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU) have decided to adopt an electroplating process based on a latest technology called "new-generation tricotect instrument", under which the plant consumes fewer chemicals and doesn't releases waste water like the traditional electroplating plants.

One such new electroplating... Read more..

Colony to embark on a novel waste management system in Vishakhapatnam

In a step forward towards scientific solid waste management, Kirlampudi Colony near Beach Road, which has around 800 households, would soon commence 'Two bins one bag' system. A workshop was also held this week for the residents to raise awareness about solid waste management and composting.

Kirlampudi Layout, with an area of around 38.4 acres or 15.6 hectares, which is striving to become the city's first... Read more..

Sustainability Outlook partners with IBC Asia for 2nd Indonesia Energy Week

Dear Industry Professionals, 

The Indonesian government's energy target is firm and bold, they are ensuring energy security and to meet ever growing demand for electricity. Indonesia is looking to expand its generation capacity through a mix of traditional and alternative sources. However, a massive opportunity arises for energy solutions to meet the target. 

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  Date : Sep 5
  Source: IBC Asia

Coal India to set up 600 MW solar plants in four states

State-run mining major Coal India will develop solar power plants of 600 MW capacity in four states, including West Bengal and Maharashtra, under the second phase of its plan to set up a total 1,000 MW green energy plants.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has already floated tenders for development of solar capacity in the second phase.

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India proposes to install solar street lights in Bangladesh

India has proposed to implement a large-scale project of solar street lights in Bangladesh to ensure energy efficiency as well as promote renewable energy, via Energy Efficiency Services Limited

A delegation of officials from the Indian company and Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla placed the proposal before State Minister for Energy, Power and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid during a... Read more..

High concentration of harmful pollutants found in Firozabad: NEERI

A study by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to gauge pollution level in Firozabad which is a part of Taj Trapezium Zone has revealed that the level of harmful PM10 and PM2.5 has exceeded the minimum level by double on a daily basis while nitrogen dioxide had crossed the basic level by more than two and a half times. The report, however, also added that the pollutants did not reach the vicinity of the monument or impact it directly. The aforementioned chemicals are said to be... Read more..