Earth Day is an occasion for individuals and organizations to unite and take action to safeguard the environment. As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Reducing waste, conserving water, and using public transportation can go a long way in protecting our natural resources and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.” On this Earth Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the importance of preserving our planet and finding innovative solutions to environmental challenges. One company that is leading the way in promoting sustainable technologies and practices…
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Sourav Daspatnaik, Managing Director, Swach Environment Pvt Ltd
Earth is the only living planet and water is vital for sustaining life. 2/3 of the surface of earth is the ocean. Water is a finite resource within the Planet and we need to be mindful of the way we manage our water resources including waste water. Climate change is going to be critical for the Planet . On this day lets pledge to keep the Earth habitable and water neutral.
Read MoreCol. Bhaskar Tatwawadi (Veteran), Director, DoubleShotz Pte. Ltd.
EARTHLINGS have lost yet another year since the last Earth Day 2022! And we have a lot to show for all the progress made in conferences, meetings, policy tweaks on papers, verbal assurances of implementing more and more conservation measures to push away the ZERO WATER DAY! In the meantime, summer of 23 has arrived with a vengeance and even as I write this quote in Mumbai, the outside temperature is about 400 C. When Nature starts asserting itself notwithstanding the half-hearted human endeavours, it beats all predictions and computational…
Read MoreMr. Kamal Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer, Daiki Axis India
Earth Day is an important day that reminds us of the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development. It is a day when we all come together to celebrate the beauty of our planet and to raise awareness about the need to preserve it for future generations. On this Earth Day, I extend my best wishes to everyone and urge everyone to take concrete actions to promote sustainability and protect the environment. I urge everyone to take concrete actions towards promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. We should remain committed to…
Read MoreDr. S. K. Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI
‘Water is critical for life on earth and is an enabler of economic development. India has about 18 percent of world population, but has only about 4 percent of world’s fresh water resources. There is temporal and spatial variation of water resources availability. For example, the per capita water availability in Barak and Brahmaputra river basin is about 11 times higher than that of Gangetic river basin. Due to climate change impact, there is high frequency of rainfall precipitation, and droughts are more frequent. Water demand for various uses is…
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Dr Mayur J Kapadia, former Additional General Manager, GNFC Ltd, Bharuch Our Beloved Earth, the Ever-Generous Earth, the Mother Earth has given us everything that we have needed for our lives and our goals. Is it not our duty to repay her compassion as much as we can? The Earth Day renders us an opportunity to express our appreciation for nature through our words and deeds. If we give a thought towards the deeds which we can jointly perform to preserve our Earth, here are points that we should ponder…
Read MoreMandarr Kkamthe, Industry Expert-Water
Dear friends, on this Earth Day 2023, let us take a moment to reflection the beauty and importance of our planet. Let us recognize the impact that human activities have on our environment and make a commitment to take action. Our planet is facing significant challenges, from climate change to habitat destruction, and it is up to us to create a sustainable future. Let us celebrate the diversity of life on Earth and work together to protect and restore our planet’s ecosystems. Each one of us has a role to…
Read MoreRecycling Heroes Award bagged by an NGO in Mumbai
MUMBAI: NGO Project Mumbai and its initiative The Mumbai Plastic Recylothon has received the Recycling Heroes Award 2023. From London-based Global Recycling Foundation, the award carries citation and a cash prize of $1,000. Chosen from among 400 entries from 60 countries, Project Mumbai is the only Indian organisation in this category to have won this award, which was announced on March 18, World Recycling Day. The Mumbai Plastic Recyclothon inspires citizens to donate plastic waste month after month, which is recycled into amenities such as benches, garbage bins, pots and…
Read MoreVillage in Punjab got recognised for its excellent waste management under Swachh Bharat
Harjinder Kaur, the sarpanch of the village received ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023’ by President Droupadi Murmu on March 4 for a commendable work in the sanitation sector. Chandigarh: Peroshah village in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district, with a population of over 1,000, has earned national-level recognition for properly managing solid and liquid waste. Harjinder Kaur, the sarpanch of the village, which has been declared a model ODF Plus (open defecation free), received ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023’ by President Droupadi Murmu on March 4 for a commendable work in the sanitation…
Read MoreBPCL Launches E-Waste Management Initiative to Further Strengthen Sustainable Development Goals
The company has issued a directive on E-Waste Management across their organisation for effective management including timely disposal in line with the statutory requirements. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company, announced the launch of a special initiative “Sound Management of waste Disposal (SMWD)”, as a part of their sustainability efforts towards the reduction and recycling of e-waste. The company has issued a directive on E-Waste Management across their organisation for effective management including timely disposal in line with the statutory requirements. BPCL is…
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