Updates
Practical, India-first writing on ESG, EPR, BRSR, CBAM and climate — authored by the Pro India team.
Fuel from plastic
For his latest venture, entrepreneur Sivaraj Muthuraman has found a better use for the plastic waste that usually makes its way into…
Japan environment ministry to back development of biodegradable plastics
TOKYO — The Ministry of the Environment will include some 5 billion yen in its fiscal 2019 budget request to commission the…
People encouraged to use alternative products for plastics
With the State Government banning use of plastics from January 1, 2019, an awareness campaign “Plastic pollution-free Tamil Nadu” was initiated here…
This new biodegradable plastic-free water bottle degrades in just three weeks It’s the perfect alternative to plastic containers
One of the worst culprits of single-use plastic waste are plastic water bottles that are discarded as soon as the drink has…
On Thai Island, Hotel Guests Check Out of Plastic Waste
For the millions of sun seekers who head to Thailand’s resort island of Phuket each year in search of stunning beaches and…
Marriage venues in Saluru say ‘no’ to plastics
To ensure strict adherence to the norm, hefty fine is collected from violators Heaps of disposable plastic plates, and plastic glasses, water…
Aldi begins black plastics phase-out as part of packaging overhaul
Discount chain Aldi is switching a range of its fresh produce packaging from hard-to-recycle black plastic to clear, recyclable alternatives, in a…
Plastic pollution: ‘Stop flushing contact lenses down the loo’
Researchers in the US have been investigating the final journeys taken by disposable contact lenses. They found 15-20% of US users simply…
The Producer Pays
In recent years, the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) has caught on, first in Europe in the 1990s and since then…
Flavoured edible straws are here to help you reduce your plastic waste
And they make the ultimate addition to your weekend beverage. With each and every one of the beverage industry’s latest developments—think frosé,…