Waste material analysis

Analysis of the Waste material recovered from the products in the Indian municipal solid waste stream in 1000 tons.

Approximately 15% of Indian municipal solid waste is paper, which can be recycled into newspapers, cardboard, and other paper products. The waste stream also contains plastics (e.g., PET bottles, plastic bags), metals (aluminium, steel), glass, textiles, and e-waste. Continue reading Analysis of the Waste material recovered from the products in the Indian municipal solid waste stream in 1000 tons.

Renewable energy impact on India economy

How has India’s push toward renewable energy impacted the country’s economy and environment?

India is making significant strides in renewable energy, ranking 4th globally in renewable power capacity. With a target of 500 GW from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, the country is also aiming for 50% of electricity from renewables by the same year. Continue reading How has India’s push toward renewable energy impacted the country’s economy and environment?

Degrowth movement

What is the “Degrowth” movement to challenge the traditional economic paradigm?

The degrowth movement, originating in the 1970s and 1980s, challenges the sustainability and equity of the dominant economic growth model. It emphasizes the need for a steady-state economy to ensure sustainable development and addresses environmental imperatives and social equity. Continue reading What is the “Degrowth” movement to challenge the traditional economic paradigm?