The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to reshape global trade dynamics, and Indian exporters need to pay close attention. In simple terms, CBAM is the European Union’s way of putting a carbon cost on imported goods such as steel, cement, aluminum, and fertilizers, based on the emissions generated during their production. This means that if Indian products are more carbon-intensive compared to European standards, they could become more expensive and less competitive
December 15, 2025
Optimizing Core Cost Drivers to Strengthen Cost Efficiency For most MSMEs, materials, energy, labor, and maintenance make up the bulk of operating costs, making these areas essential targets for improvement. Materials alone account for 50 to 70 percent of spending, and practices such as just-in-time inventory can reduce carrying costs by 15 to 25 percent. Partnering with a small group of reliable suppliers ensures better pricing and consistency, while daily waste tracking often uncovers 10 to 15 percent savings. Energy costs,
April 2, 2025
Introduction In today’s business landscape, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a competitive advantage. Consumers demand eco-friendly products, investors prioritise companies with strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments, and regulators tighten their grip on corporate sustainability reporting. But with the rise of green claims comes the risk of greenwashing—when companies exaggerate or fabricate their environmental credentials to mislead stakeholders. So, how can we differentiate genuine corporate sustainability from deceptive marketing? The Rise of Greenwashing Greenwashing occurs
February 15, 2024
In a world grappling with plastic pollution, let’s stand as a beacon of change with its groundbreaking Plastic Credit initiatives. We’re not just talking about reducing plastic usage; we’re talking about transforming plastic waste into a force for good known as Plastic Credit. And these credits are not just numbers; they represent a commitment to a cleaner, healthier planet With the introduction of the ground-breaking idea of Plastic Credits, let’s stand out as a change agent in
November 8, 2021
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT) announced the first product made from PureCycled plastic has launched. The first-of-its-kind sustainable plastic shower dispenser was brought to market and sold by EC30 and made from PureCycle’s ultra-pure recycled plastic transformed from trash found in the bins of U.S. stadiums. Bringing an ultra-pure recycled plastic product to consumers marks a milestone for PureCycle and changes the sustainable products game. Mike Otworth, CEO, PureCycle, said, “There is no doubt that consumers expect companies
March 10, 2021
After creating a nationwide stir in 2018, the conversation on eliminating single – use plastics is back on! PM Narendra Modi initiated serious conversations to release guidelines in order to phase out the use of single-use plastics and pushed the Environment and Forest Ministry (moEFCC) on their lack of progress. MoEFCC may release the final draft of the definition of Single-use plastics and timeline to eliminate SUPs as early as next week! What do you think will be a part of
January 16, 2021
TOMRA and Borealis have today announced the operational start of their advanced mechanical recycling demo plant in Lahnstein, Germany, the result of a partnership that marries chemistry with technology for unsurpassed results. “This plant is just the beginning of what’s possible when key players in the value chain come together to make a truly significant impact in the market,” says Volker Rehrmann, Executive Vice President and Head of Circular Economy at TOMRA. “Having just launched the new Circular
February 22, 2020
Just the sheer size & seating at Vigyan Bhawan amazes me. It reflects the size of Plastic Pollution for a small startup like Pro India! We continue to take small yet significant steps to conquer the challenge. This time rallying support towards CIRCULARITY at Vigyan Bhawan Circularity is the only solution to plastics. Creating a separate flow for plastics fractions which is not integrated with other solid waste management – is not! . Many brands are forced to take steps of
October 10, 2019
When Hindustan Unilever (HUL) decided to put a curve on its best-selling Pond’s talc pack some time back, its patrons may have assumed the move was aimed at breaking the monotony of the cylindrical shape used for decades. While breaking the boredom was one of the reasons, the slight curve at the belly of Pond’s talc packs allowed the consumer goods giant to save one-third of the plastic that goes into each pack. More recently, its distributors found that HUL had removed the plastic packaging
