Designed future

The age of ecodesign: Indian steps into the era of sustainable business development

Clean fuels

....should come cheaper not dearer. But obviously someone does not care

Hybrid cars

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Not so green: Developing countries raise clean energy targets, but implementation remains incomplete

Disparity between long-term objectives and short-term execution strategies indicates that policymakers still have a lot of work to do

A way out for India

Indian fridge manufacturers are juggling their options for a substitute for ozone-depleting substances and some are looking at a revived …

Eco-labelling doubts linger

Fourteen years after Germany scored a worldwide first by adopting eco-labelling, there still remain doubts about selection and evaluation …

Perfect blend

A fuel made from recycled cooking oil promises to curb air pollution and provide an alternative to diesel as well

Green drive

A new cycle rickshaw, that is easier to drive, has hit the roads of Agra. A zero emission vehicle at last

Row over pesticides

Noise control

Feather innovation

Poultry feathers can be used to manufacture products ranging from paper to high-quality feed

Cleaner, costlier fuels

Raising the price of low-sulphur vehicular fuels may discourage their use

Wood substitute

The colour of fashion

'Eco-friendly' clothes look cool on the ramp model, but how long will they stay in vogue?

This earthy flavour helps locals in Odisha fight adverse climate

Leafy greens like mutthi saag come in handy for poor people to meet their nutritional requirements

G-20 spent nearly $700 billion supporting fossil fuels in 2021

Fossil support spending increased by 16% in 2021

It’s all greenwash

Eco-friendly products, services are nothing but excellent marketing strategies

The current attention-grab

Moving towards a planet-friendly diet

New study recommends more fruits and veggies, less red meat for a healthy, planet-friendly diet

It's bean fuel

A fuel from a vegetable source that is non-toxic, biodegradable and can be used in conventional diesel engines with little or no modifications

Cutting emissions

With contributions from corporations and developed nations, the World Bank launches a programme for developing countries to invest in cleaner …

MTBE is out!

USA is all set to promote ethanol

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