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Several sustainability initiatives taken up, says SWR GM

General Manager of South Western Railway P. Ananth has said that the railway zone had taken up several sustainability initiatives including green infrastructure, full electrification, solar installations and freight optimization by shifting bulk commodities from road to rail to reduce emissions.

An app to help eateries sell surplus food

The Kozhikode Corporation backs the initiative, citing its potential to divert food from landfills and reduce methane emissions

Tirupati gets new eco-friendly waste disposal technology

The initiative does not require incineration, leaves zero residue, and generates fuel as well

Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane

Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion, Chinaโ€™s Shein. A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang confirming the deal was obtained by Associated Press on Friday. Everlane did not disclose a purchase price. Shein declined to comment. Everlane was founded in 2011 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer with a mission to produce eco-friendly and affordable...

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76

Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.

Gaza sisters win Earth Prize for turning war rubble into bricks

Palestinian sisters Tala and Farah Mousa turned the rubble of their bombed Gaza home into reusable bricks.

Sino Land strengthens commitment to sustainability with global recognition

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Sino Groupโ€™s sustained efforts in environmental and social responsibility have earned Sino Land Company Limited a place in the global top 5 per cent of the Real Estate Management & Development industry in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. The result, announced earlier in March, marks the fourth consecutive year of inclusion in the Yearbook. Sino Land is the only property developer from Hong Kong to attain this...

Conference on sustainable water resource management

Krishna Milk Union take out bicycle rally to promote fuel conservation

CIC revamps Sustainable Construction Award to accelerate decarbonisation

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong pushes towards carbon neutrality by 2050, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) is using its Sustainable Construction Awardย to drive faster progress in the construction industry. Applications for the 2026 edition close on June 18. Key new elements include a dedicated Low Carbon Citation, mandatory joint submissions by full project teams and closer scrutiny of measurable sustainability performance during...

U.P. pushes river rejuvenation initiative to strengthen rural sustainability, ecological resilience

In Bulandshahr, the Neem River was revived through a 29-km intervention under MGNREGA. Officials said farmers voluntarily cleared encroachments

Green Cementech meet focuses on eco-friendly infra, building materials

Naiduโ€™s native panchayat hogs limelight for its green energy initiatives

The panchayat has bagged โ‚น1 crore as cash award along with the โ€˜National Panchayat Award 2026โ€™ under the special category of Climate Action

Learn from Sri Lankaโ€™s experience on impact of fertilizer supply chains: experts

The experts participating in a panel discussion on the topic โ€˜Impact of West Asia Crisis on Economic Disruptions and Sustainability: Implications for Indiaโ€™ say India should continue to follow the current policies while focussing on a transition to sustainable practices in the long term

Young environmental enthusiast transforms floor into canvas to spread message of conservation of traditional seeds

D. Sudhakar: A politician who vouched for rainwater harvesting