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India Plans Green Jobs Boom Through Electric Vehicle Push
SolutionsJul 2

India Plans Green Jobs Boom Through Electric Vehicle Push

India is transforming its entire transportation sector to create millions of sustainable jobs and build a climate-friendly future. The country's ambitious electric vehicle plan aims to make India a global clean mobility leader by 2047.

YourStory India2 min read
India's Railways Get Self-Sustaining Bio Toilets
VideosMar 27

India's Railways Get Self-Sustaining Bio Toilets

Indian Railways is revolutionizing train sanitation with biological toilets that manage their own water and waste without outside resources. These eco-friendly systems are solving a decades-old public health crisis while keeping the country's busiest rail network clean.

The Better India2 min read
Apple Invests in Solar and Water Projects Across India
Planet WinsMay 7

Apple Invests in Solar and Water Projects Across India

Apple is ramping up clean energy and water sustainability projects in India as part of its ambitious plan to go carbon neutral across its entire supply chain. The tech giant's newest investments include solar power initiatives and water conservation programs.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
India's Stone Industry Embraces Green Mining at Stonemart
SolutionsFeb 9

India's Stone Industry Embraces Green Mining at Stonemart

India's largest stone industry event just wrapped with a powerful commitment to sustainable mining practices. Rajasthan, which produces 70% of India's stone, is leading the charge toward eco-friendly innovation.

The Hindu2 min read
India and Norway Harness Rivers for Clean Energy
Planet Wins2d ago

India and Norway Harness Rivers for Clean Energy

India and Norway just partnered to generate electricity from Himalayan rivers without building dams. The groundbreaking project uses river kinetic energy technology to create sustainable power in Arunachal Pradesh.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
India Turns Toxic Farm Waste Into Clean Jet Fuel
SolutionsJul 2

India Turns Toxic Farm Waste Into Clean Jet Fuel

Millions of tonnes of crop waste that poison India's air each winter could soon power airlines worldwide. A new study shows the country can produce sustainable aviation fuel 40% cheaper than current global prices.

South China Morning Post2 min read
India's Clean Energy Startups See 100% Demand Surge
SolutionsMar 19

India's Clean Energy Startups See 100% Demand Surge

After years of patient work, India's solar and biogas innovators are finally seeing mainstream demand for their sustainable cooking solutions. The shift is opening doors for conversations about energy independence that were once impossible to start.

Indian Express3 min read
India's Hillside Wellness Center Works With Nature, Not Against It
InnovationMar 28

India's Hillside Wellness Center Works With Nature, Not Against It

A new wellness complex in Maharashtra proves luxury doesn't have to fight the landscape. By stepping down a coastal hillside instead of flattening it, architects created a sustainable retreat that actually enhances its surroundings.

New Atlas2 min read
India Startup Turns 1M Tonnes E-Waste Into New Resources
SolutionsFeb 4

India Startup Turns 1M Tonnes E-Waste Into New Resources

A recycling company born from one man's struggle to dispose of a home printer now processes thousands of tonnes of electronics annually across India. BINBAG is proving that sustainable business can scale with the right support.

YourStory India2 min read
India Farmstay Captures 2M Liters Rainwater, Built Only With Mud
SolutionsMay 21

India Farmstay Captures 2M Liters Rainwater, Built Only With Mud

An environmentalist who planted 20 million trees just opened a sustainable farmstay in rural India built entirely from mud, lime, and local tribal wisdom. Mud & Meadows trains village communities in forgotten building techniques while harvesting enough rainwater to fill an Olympic pool. #

The Better India3 min read
India's Nagaland Tribe Eats Spiders With 73% Protein
SolutionsMay 1

India's Nagaland Tribe Eats Spiders With 73% Protein

In northeast India, a tribe has eaten orb-weaver spiders for generations, and new research shows why this tradition makes nutritional sense. The "creamy, nutty" delicacy contains more protein than most insects and could inspire sustainable food solutions worldwide.

Mongabay2 min read
India's Ant Chutney Wins National Heritage Tag
Global NewsMay 23

India's Ant Chutney Wins National Heritage Tag

A centuries-old chutney made from red weaver ants in eastern India just earned official recognition for its cultural importance. The fiery condiment showcases how Indigenous communities have practiced sustainable, nutritious eating long before it became trendy.

The Better India2 min read
India and Norway Launch Green Partnership for Clean Energy
Planet WinsMay 19

India and Norway Launch Green Partnership for Clean Energy

India and Norway have joined forces in a new Green Strategic Partnership focused on clean energy, climate solutions, and ocean sustainability. The collaboration combines India's vast resources with Norway's technology to tackle global environmental challenges.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Desert School for Girls Stays Cool at 120°F Without AC
InnovationFeb 11

Desert School for Girls Stays Cool at 120°F Without AC

A stunning new school in rural India keeps students comfortable in extreme desert heat using zero air conditioning. Ancient building techniques and smart design prove sustainable architecture can bring education to the world's most remote places.

Upworthy3 min read
India Conference Unites 90 Climate Leaders for City Solutions
Planet WinsFeb 1

India Conference Unites 90 Climate Leaders for City Solutions

IIT Madras brought together global researchers and policymakers to tackle urban climate challenges with a groundbreaking report showing how Indian cities can thrive. With India's urban population set to nearly double by 2050, the conference mapped real solutions for sustainable growth.

YourStory India2 min read
India Uses IoT and Women Farmers to Fight Water Crisis
SolutionsMar 22

India Uses IoT and Women Farmers to Fight Water Crisis

India is transforming its water-stressed agriculture with smart sensors and a game-changing focus: empowering women farmers who've been excluded from decision-making for too long. The results are proving that technology plus inclusion equals sustainability.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
India's First Major Port Achieves Platinum Green Rating
Planet WinsFeb 11

India's First Major Port Achieves Platinum Green Rating

V.O. Chidambaranar Port has become India's first major port to earn the prestigious IGBC Platinum Rating for sustainable building practices. The port now runs entirely on renewable energy and has slashed water usage by 37%.

The Hindu2 min read
India Turns Slaughterhouse Waste Into Global Handicrafts
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

India Turns Slaughterhouse Waste Into Global Handicrafts

In Sambhal, India, artisans transform discarded animal horns and bones into beautiful handcrafted products sold worldwide. What was once waste now supports an entire community of craftspeople creating sustainable alternatives to plastic.

YourStory India2 min read
India Events Industry Targets 5% Carbon Cut by 2028
SolutionsMay 13

India Events Industry Targets 5% Carbon Cut by 2028

A sustainability company aims to help India's $14.3 billion events industry slash emissions by 5% within five years. The plan could prevent nearly one million tonnes of CO₂ annually while proving big business can take meaningful climate action.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
India Turns Kitchen Waste Into Jet Fuel to Cut Emissions
InnovationFeb 3

India Turns Kitchen Waste Into Jet Fuel to Cut Emissions

India just certified its first sustainable aviation fuel made from used cooking oil, turning everyday kitchen waste into clean jet fuel. The breakthrough could help aviation reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read

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