At Tirupati Brahmotsavam, Coca-Cola Foundation Campaign Puts Pilgrims at the Centre of Waste Management
The Maidaan Saaf campaign distributed reusable collection bags at high-footfall areas in Tirumala, encouraging visitors to take responsibility for the packaging waste generated during the festival. Managing waste at large religious gatherings requires more than cleaning up after the crowds have left. It
180 students collect 300 bags of legacy plastic waste in Mumbai
Mumbai, August 30, 2026: Around 180 students, including NCC cadets and NSS volunteers, participated in a plastic waste collection and segregation drive at Ismail Yusuf College in Mumbai on August 22, collecting around 300 bags of discarded legacy plastic waste from the surrounding
Allianz’s Plastic Waste-Free Rivers Project in Thiruvananthapuram Crosses 1,000-Ton Recovery Mark
Allianz Services India and Allianz Technology India recently celebrated a major milestone of their Plastic Waste-Free Rivers Project: this CSR initiative has recovered over 1,000 tons of plastic waste from Thiruvananthapuram’s rivers and waterways over four years, equivalent to removing 50 million plastic
Taking On the Heat: CauseBecause Commences Donation and Distribution Drive
This summer in India has been as hot as any in recent years, and large parts of the population are working through current conditions of extreme heat. From the comfort of our homes, we can hardly imagine what it feels like for those
Young Earth Heroes: Stakeholders’ Consultation on Heat Wave Action Plan
BackgroundDelhi recorded temperatures above 45°C in May 2024, and 2025 was no different. Heat waves are becoming longer, more frequent, and more deadly. The Delhi Science Forum (DSF) identified this as a priority issue and initiated discussions around a structured city-wide campaign to
Can Miyawaki Forests Help Restore Greenery to Delhi NCR?
In many Indian metropolises, the maintenance and expansion of green cover is a complex problem, located at the meeting point of development and ecology. Urban planning authorities have the responsibility of taking measures to keep greenery visible and ecologically viable. However, we continue
Rooting Change: Axis Bank’s Push for Greener Landscapes Across India
On the occasion of International Day of Forests 2026, Axis Bank reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through large scale landscape restoration initiatives across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Assam. With over 30 lakh saplings being planted, the effort reflects a growing focus
Mirchi Launches ‘Jal Vaani’ to Turn the Volume Up on Water Conservation
With water shortages, polluted rivers and irregular supply becoming part of everyday life in many Indian cities, the conversation around water conservation is more urgent than ever. Stepping into this space, Mirchi has launched Mirchi Jal Vaani, a nationwide radio initiative in association with the National Water
63 Tonnes of Waste Processed, Ensuring Clean and Sustainable Women’s Cricket World Cup
Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd. (AWHCL) has completed a major waste management project for the women’s Cricket World Cup held at DY Patil Stadium over the course of five matches, totaling an impressive 63 metric tons of waste collected and processed. The project
Airborne: India’s first commercial flight powered by a blend of ‘indigenous’ sustainable aviation fuel
AirAsia India flight I5-767 departed from Pune to New Delhi using a blend of indigenous sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in partnership with Praj Industries Ltd (Praj). Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri,