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पर्यावरणः चुनौतियों से निपटने के लिए तकनीक का हो उपयोग

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

जागरण संवाददाता, देहरादूनः भारतीय विज्ञान लेखक संघ, उत्तराखंड चैप्टर द्वारा विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस की पूर्व संध्या पर आयोजित संगोष्ठी समारोह में पर्यावरण और आपदा प्रबंधन से जुड़ी अहम बातें सामने आईं। पर्यावरण की चुनौतियों से निपटने के लिए तकनीक का प्रभावी प्रयोग किया जाना भी जरूरी ठहराया गया। साथ ही सामूहिक भागीदारी और जागरूकता लाने पर जोर दिया। कहा कि प्लास्टिक उन्मूलन के लिए विभिन्न संस्थाएं सामने आ रही हैं।

संगोष्ठी में आपदा प्रबंधन के पूर्व निदेशक डा. पीयूष रौतेला ने कहा कि पर्यावरण की चुनौतियों से निपटने के लिए स्थानीय लोगों की भागीदारी और तकनीक का प्रभावी उपयोग अनिवार्य है। उन्होंने चेताया कि परंपरागत प्रणालियों से दूरी और अनियंत्रित विकास के कारण पहाड़ी क्षेत्रों में जमीन और जल पर अत्यधिक दबाव बढ़ गया है, जिससे मौसम में असामान्य बदलाव देखने को मिल रहे हैं।

भूवैज्ञानिक सर्वेक्षण विभाग कोलकाता के उप महानिदेशक डा. हरीश बहुगुणा ने बताया कि भारत में 90 हजार से अधिक सक्रिय भूस्खलन क्षेत्र हैं, जो 172 जिलों में फैले हुए हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि सरकार ।

की ओर से वर्ष 2030 तक एक आधुनिक पूर्व चेतावनी तंत्र विकसित किया जा रहा है, जो संभावित भूस्खलनों की 24 से 48 घंटे पहले सूचना देगा। गोष्ठी में प्रो. अजय कुमार बियानी, डा. रश्मिकांत शुक्ला, आर. सहगल, कैलाश कोठारी, डॉ. शीतल कनौजिया आदि उपस्थित रहे।

Published In Financial Express

Eco-innovation Turns Plastics Problem into Industry Progress

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

From biodegradable plastics to plastic credits, progressive policies and innovative startups are reshaping the future of the industry.

WHILE WORLD Environment Day in 2025 is focus on ending plastic pollution, businesses across the plastic value. chain are turning the challenges into opportunities, created particularly by startups.

The result is that the industry is expected to grow from $49.50 billion in 2025 to 567.82 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of more than 6.5% in the predicted timeline (2025-2030). The sector provides employment to 40 lakh workers, ac cording to a report by Mordor Intelligence in India Plastic Industry Size & Share Analysis-Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025-2030).

Even the Indian Trade Portal under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Industry states that the ministry aims to increase plastic exports of the country to $25 billion by 2025. The industry is positioned to flourish in the years to come not only owing to enhanced demand for plastic products in packaging, automotive and construction and consumer goods, but also due to technology advancements and focus on sustainability through innovation of environmentally friendly plastics.

A startup based in Imperial College London, incubated in 2015 launched a technology related to self-degrading plastic cup at Conference of Parties 26 (COP 26) by Prince Charles, who is now the king, with operations in india, Polymateria has come up with the concept of biodegradable plastic that returns to the nature within two years and does not cause the problem of microplastics.

This has led to opening of business opportunities for startups and companies in the sphere of plastic waste management. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy makes it mandatory for manufacturers to be accountable for control of post-consumer waste with a life cycle approach, which opens the opportunity for collection facilities, recycling facilities, and eco friendly waste disposal techniques.

Published In Indian Express

Eco-innovation Turns Plastics Problem into Industry Progress

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

From biodegradable plastics to plastic credits, progressive policies and innovative startups are reshaping the future of the industry.

WHILE WORLD Environment Day in 2025 is focus on ending plestic pollution, businesses across the plastic value. chain are tuming the challenges into opportuni ties, created particularly by startups.

The result is that the industry is expected to grow from $49.50 billion in 2025 to 567.82 bil-lion by 2030, at a CAGR of more than 6.5% in the predicted timeline (2025-2030). The sector provides employment to 40 lakh workers, ac cording to a report by Mordor Intelligence in In dia Plastic Industry Size & Share Analysis-Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025-2030).

Even the Indian Trade Portal under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Industry states that the ministry aims to increase plastic exports of the country to $25 billion by 2025. The industry is positioned to flourish in the years to come not only owing to enhanced demand for plastic products in packaging, autemotive and construction and consumer goods, but also due to technology advancements and focus on sustainability through innovation of environmentally friendly plastics.

This has led to opening of business opportunities for startups and companies in the sphere of plastic waste management. The Extended Pre-ducer Responibility (EPR) policy makes it mandatory for manufacturers to be accountable for control of post-consumer waste with a life cycle approach, which opens the opportunity for collection facilities, recycling facilities, and eco friendly waste disposal techniques.

A startup based in Imperial College London, incubated in 2015 launched a technology re-lated to self-degrading plastic cup at Confer ence of Parties 26 (COP 26) by Prince Charles, who is now the king, with operations in india, Polymateria has come up with the concept of
biodegradable plastic that returns to the nature within two years and does not cause the problem of microplastics.

Environment

Circular EV Economy: Turning Battery Waste into Wealth

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

Building robust ecosystems for battery reuse, repurposing, and recycling can transform end-of-life batteries from an environmental liability into an economic asset.

India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) market has entered the fast lane, with a 20 per cent increase in sales in the past year. Projected to reach $113.99 billion by 2029, India’s EV market is poised to lead the global EV revolution, with nearly 2 million EVs sold across the country in 2024.

This surge can be attributed to multiple factors, including robust government support through incentives and subsidies, better EV infrastructure, and a growing market for cleaner, sustainable mobility solutions. Purchasing an EV offers numerous advantages, like lower running costs, relatively easier maintenance, potential tax benefits, and reduced emissions and pollution. However, have you ever wondered about the heart, i.e., the battery of an EV?

Environment

Empowering Businesses to Foster Sustainability and Harmony with Nature

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

As the world marks World Environment Day 2025 with the urgent call to ‘Beat Plastic Pollution,’ the message is clear: environmental sustainability can no longer be sidelined—it must be central to how we live, work, and grow.

In an era where the health of our planet is intrinsically linked to economic resilience and societal well-being, businesses are increasingly recognizing nature not as a passive resource, but as an indispensable and equal stakeholder in their growth journeys.

This paradigm shift is driven by intensifying climate risks, accelerating biodiversity loss, and the tangible, measurable, and immediate costs of environmental degradation that impact supply chain stability, operational continuity, resource availability, and brand trust.

As Anurag Mangla, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader – APAC, EY Global Delivery Services, articulates, “Nature is not a passive resource – it is the critical enabler of our long-term sustenance as a community”.

Environment

India’s PET Recycling Transformation Reshaping Plastic Sustainability: Ishita Bansal of Plannex Recycling

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

World Environment Day 2025: Bottle-to-bottle PET recycling marks a shift in mindset and material worth, proving that sustainability and scalability can go hand in hand in building a circular, value-driven economy.

The world is facing an environmental crisis, and central to it is the mounting problem of waste, particularly plastic pollution, which strains the planet’s ability to regenerate.

In this context, India is facing its own environmental pressures. The growing economy, rapid urbanisation, and soaring population have spiked the demand for single-use plastics and packaging materials.

As per recent studies, India has emerged as the world’s largest plastic polluter, accounting for nearly 20% of the total global plastic waste and generating around 9.3 million tonnes of waste annually. About 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste are mismanaged and leak into the environment annually, alongside India’s per capita plastic consumption growing to approximately 11 kg per year, underscoring the urgent need to reduce plastic consumption and efficiently manage various types of plastic across their lifecycle.

Environment

World Environment Day 2025: India’s Founders Share How They’re Innovating to Beat Plastic Pollution

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

On World Environment Day 2025, with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” the world focuses on reducing plastic waste. India alone generates over 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, much of which ends up in landfills, rivers, or informal channels. Despite policies like the Plastic Waste Management Rules and EPR mandates, recycling remains limited.

StartupTalky spoke to changemakers across India’s climate and waste-tech ecosystem to understand how they’re tackling plastic pollution, innovating alternatives, and overcoming myths that stall progress. From ethical recycling systems to compostable packaging, their work proves that circular innovation is not just possible, but essential.

Environment

World Environment Day 2025: A Global Call to Protect Our Planet

June 12, 2025 Rajeev No Comments

World Environment Day 2024 highlights Indian youth leading efforts against plastic pollution. Their initiatives gain global recognition through the Changemakers World Cup and UN summit participation.

In Short

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5
Over 150 countries participate to raise environmental awareness
Indian youth play key roles in local and global environmental actions

World Environment Day, celebrated every year on June 5, is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment. Since its inception in 1973, the day has grown into a global platform, with participation from over 150 countries.

Each year, a different country hosts the event and a unique theme is chosen to highlight a pressing environmental concern. From combating plastic pollution to promoting biodiversity, these themes help raise awareness and mobilise change at both grassroots and global levels.