Pune-based start-up, Padcare Labs, working on sustainable sanitary waste processing and recycling, has closed on a Rs.5 crore seed funding
Category: Eco Watch
Neel Shah, an 18 year old science student from Vadodara, turns his junk cycle into a solar bike that runs for free
Neel Shah converted a junk cycle into a solar-powered cycle. The bike operates on solar energy and runs 15-20 for free on a single charge.
Getting to know Reeva Sood, a female agro-entrepreneur who transformed the barren fields of Himachal with her organic farming
Read about the inspiring journey of Reeva Sood, an NGO activist and an agro-preneur as she brought about a renewed interest in organic farming for farmers in Himachal Pradesh
Rolls Royce, EDF among the companies to receive millions of pounds worth of grants to assist Britain in Green-house gas removal tech
British government annouced total 54 million pounds ($65 million) of funding to companies working on greenhouse gas removal technologies.
Pina Earth, Europe based climate technology startup raises $2.5 million in seed funding
Pina Earth, a climate technology startup, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding.
The seed round was led by Franco-German VC XAnge, with participation from London-based VC firm Nordstar and several business angels and serial founders
Uttar Pradesh launches the “RACE” drive to raise awareness about the ban on single-use plastics
Uttar Pradesh implements the nationwide single-use plastic ban using a unique “RACE” strategy. The campaign was launched on June 29th as a targeted 5-day drive across all UP districts.
Nagpur becomes 1st Indian city to Adopt an IoT based Rainwater Harvesting System
Nagpur becomes 1st Indian city to adopt an IoT based Rainwater Harvesting System, enabling real-time monitoring of groundwater levels, quality and performance of recharge structures.
The EV Revolution has started, But what happens to the Old Batteries?
When an EV battery reaches the end of its useful first life, manufacturers have three options: they can dispose of it, recycle the valuable metals, or reuse it.
Solar Diyas: Are they really green?
Rows of lamps are lit inside and outside homes and buildings on the occasion of Diwali. Diyas are traditionally used for this purpose. Solar Diya are emerging and claimed to be more eco-friendly when compared to the traditional diyas.
Land Degradation: A Serious Threat to India’s Food Security and Climate Change
Nearly 30% land in India, as much as the area of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra put together, has been degraded. Read more to get insights on causes of land degradation, consequences and restoration methods.
Eco-friendly Brand ‘Beej’ Is Leading the Fashion Industry Away from Leather to Sustainable Alternatives
Learn more about India’s sustainable fashion brand ‘Beej’ and its vivacious founder, who set up an eco-friendly startup during the pandemic.
Polluter Pays 2.0: How Carbon Credits Can Mitigate Climate Change and Incentivize Renewable Energy
How can carbon credits help offset the looming crisis of global warming and climate change? Learn more in this explainer on carbon credits.