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Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tata Power's Anokha Dhaaga smart circularity programme achieves milestone in plastic waste conversion
Tata Power's Anokha Dhaaga smart circularity programme achieves milestone in plastic waste conversion MUMBAI: Tata Power's Anokha Dhaaga Smart Circularity programme has successfully converted 5,000 kgs of single-use plastic waste into recycled fabric products. The initiative, operated by women across six centres, has generated over Rs 20 lakh in fair-trade earnings while addressing plastic pollution concerns through community engagement. The initiative supports Tata Power's #SustainableisAttainable vision. Additionally, the programme incorporated denim collection efforts, providing new utility to previously worn clothing items. This programme corresponds with World Environment Day 2025's theme—"End Plastic Pollution." The initiative supports the #BeatPlasticPollution campaign by demonstrating how environmental innovation and community participation can effectively address plastic waste issues while creating positive social and environmental outcomes, an official said on Wednesday. World Environment Day 2025 advocates for reconsidering plastic usage, based on scientific research regarding its environmental impact, promoting the principles of refusing, reducing, reusing, recycling, and rethinking plastic consumption. 'The initiative commenced with plastic collection activities across Tata Power's Trombay facility, residential areas, and various Tata Group and Tata Power offices in Mumbai. Through active participation from employees and their families, substantial plastic waste was prevented from reaching landfills,' the official said. Working alongside ReCircle, a waste management social enterprise, and their Safai Saathis, the collected plastic was processed into RPET fabric. The women of Anokha Dhaaga received training to create sustainable products from this recycled material, resulting in numerous finished items, including clothing and bags, the official added. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Sharjah 24
2 hours ago
- General
- Sharjah 24
Hamdan bin Zayed: UAE stands out as green leader
UAE as a global model for environmental innovation His Highness said, 'The UAE is an inspiring global model in adopting pioneering environmental initiatives and innovative solutions and leading global efforts to address climate challenges.' Hosting of IUCN Congress underscores national and global role His Highness highlighted that the UAE's hosting of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh World Environment Day 2025 focuses on plastic pollution World Environment Day is marked on Thursday 5th June 2025, and held under the theme Putting an End to Plastic Pollution .
Mint
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
World Environment Day 2025: India has slew of regulations to protect Blue Planet. Know about them
Today, millions worldwide are observing World Environment Day 2025, highlighting the urgent need for eco-legal action. Hosted by South Korea, the UN event drives home how local laws can combat environmental threats. There are multiple initiatives that have been taken across the world regarding the better protection of the environment. For starters, cities like Jeju, South Korea, now enforce strict bans on disposable plastics. Jeju's 2040 "plastic-free" goal includes deposit systems for cups and mandatory waste sorting. Similar bans are expanding globally, cutting landfill waste. The United States is not behind in this aspect, as US cities are rewriting zoning codes to boost sustainability. Buffalo eliminated parking minimums, prioritising walkability over cars. Indianapolis now mandates pedestrian-friendly designs near transit hubs, reducing emissions, according to Urban Land Magazine. In a report by the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP's Inger Andersen was quoted as saying, 'Ending plastic pollution is possible, but we need systemic change—governments, businesses, and citizens together.' Bivas Chatterjee, Advocate and Special Public Prosecutor, Government of West Bengal, tells LiveMint, "We, as humans, must remember that trees too, have a life. If humans are convicted for taking away lives under sections of the law, why are those, who cut down trees brutally, not tried under similar laws? If trees are cut down or uprooted in areas that are not forests, the accused is simply fined, and no other penalisation is generally imposed." "The existing laws regarding environmental protection in India are age-old and relatively weak, which is why the attack on nature is so brutally conducted in recent years. Stringent laws need to be in place so that people do not get away with harming the environment, which is necessary for our sustenance in the long run." Neil Basu, Advocate, Calcutta High Court, weighed in on the existing laws in the country regarding the proper preservation of the environment. "Protecting the environment is a fundamental right and a collective social responsibility, as environmental justice is social justice. So, let's act now," he told LiveMint. "If we start in terms of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, any person running any establishment which includes a factory and any kind of industry must take due permission from the State Pollution Control Board as well as the Central Pollution Control Board concerned," Basu said. "Section 7 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 prohibits the discharge or emission of environmental pollutants in excess of prescribed standards by any person involved in an industry, operation, or process. This ensures that pollution levels remain within acceptable limits and prevent any environmental damage," he continued. Other laws include the Indian Forest Act, 1927, which empowers the state governments to notify forest areas to oversee the wildlife conservation and preservation, as well as plantation and afforestation. Also, Section 17A of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 prohibits the willful picking, uprooting, damaging, destroying, acquisition, or collection of any specified plant from forest land or other areas notified by the central government.
Otago Daily Times
3 hours ago
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Clean and green
PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH North East Valley Normal School pupils Luthias Gilmore, 10 (left), and Ashton Dawson, 11, pick up refuse scattered about Lindsay Creek yesterday. The event was part of The Valley Project's World Environment Day 2025 activities. The aim was to walk the length of Lindsay Creek and pick up litter before it made its way into Dunedin's waterways, which would help to protect local wildlife, reduce pollution and keep the local ecosystem healthy.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adish Vaidya urges urgent forest preservation: Development and environment can go hand in hand
Television actor Adish Vaidya, known for his impactful roles in Naagin, Barrister Babu, and currently seen as Vikram Saran in Pushpa Impossible, marked World Environment Day 2025 with a strong and thought-provoking message. Reflecting on the critical state of our forests and biodiversity, the actor emphasized the need for a balanced approach to progress. 'In the name of development, we are practicing deforestation, which is welcoming a dangerous future,' Adish warned. 'The world's forests have the ability to capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which makes them crucial in the fight against the climate crisis. But we continue to destroy more forests every single day due to ever-increasing global demands and urban development.' Highlighting the gravity of the situation, he added, 'Humanity is cutting down its forests, apparently oblivious to the fact that we may not live without them. Even we are disturbing our biodiversity—animal safety is another concern too.' On World Environment Day, Adish made a heartfelt appeal: 'I would like to urge everyone to wake up. I feel development and the environment can still go hand in hand. We do not constantly need to kill our environment for the sake of development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tecno Pova Curve 5G | Outcurve Everyone TECNO Mobile Book Now Undo Without pure oxygen and uncontaminated air, we cannot survive for long. Preservation of our forests has become crucial now.' Speaking about his own eco-friendly habits, he shared, 'Being responsible, I try to have more plants, arrange shelter for stray animals, limit the use of plastic bottles, and recycle plastic bags with limited use. I feel every one of us taking small steps can bring a huge difference.' Adish's words serve as a reminder that mindful living and collective action are the keys to protecting our planet's future.
