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April 16, 2020

Could Corona outbreak undo the ban on single-use plastics?

It is estimated by the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UCLA and Princeton University that the virus lives on plastic surfaces for 3 days. Researchers have found that reusable bags do carry pathogens, although there is no evidence about whether they might transmit the virus that causes COVID-19. How has this affected the use of plastics? Less than six months ago, Massachusetts was on the verge of passing a state-wide ban on single-use plastic bags. At least

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April 15, 2020

Smart city Kochi wins award for its go-green efforts

Kochi has won an industry body’s award for ecological sustainability in recognition of the IT townships go-green efforts that save water, avoid plastics and promote overall cleanliness. Smart city Kochi Infrastructure Pvt Ltd was shortlisted for the award along with other majors such as Bosch, Ramanujam IT City and Yamaha Motors considering their contribution to green energy, water management and environmental management. More about Smart city Kochi: Located in the southern Indian state of Kerala, SmartCity Kochi is just 22 KM from

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February 17, 2020

Delhi’s IGI Airport becomes single-use plastic free airport

NEW DELHI: GMR-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said on Monday that Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has become free of single-use plastic usage. The Confederation of Indian Industry-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (CII-ITC CESD) that supports the business community towards achieving sustainability has certified DIAL for its successful voluntary implementation of single-use plastic-free airport measures within IGI Airport’s operations. “Our objective to make Delhi Airport free from single-use plastic is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision to

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