India’s rapid urbanization has produced enormous growth and opportunity, but it has also produced tremendous challenges – waste management. Each day across cities in India, millions of tons of waste is produced, with plastic and organic waste filling up spaces in landfills, polluting rivers and water, and threatening public health. Traditional methods of waste management, […]
Every aspect of life is being reinvented with sustainability in mind in our current eco-conscious world — from grocery shopping to house cleaning. One area that typically flies under the radar is laundry and dry cleaning. Traditionally, these services rely heavily on single-use plastic bags for packaging clean clothes, delivering articles, or storing laundry. While […]
As the industry continues to be redefined in regards to sustainability, the Cosmetics industry is being asked to redefine their packaging choices. In skincare brands to the luxury makeup lines, businesses are beginning to understand that beauty does not have to be at the cost of the planet. One of the simplest changes that can […]
India is at the cusp of an ecological revolution. As plastic pollution continues to damage our ecosystems and climate, never has the voice for alternatives for sustainable solutions to plastics been louder. Retail chains — the link between producers and consumers — are in a unique position to help lead this revolution. One easy, but […]
Plastic has penetrated our lives in every single aspect of life – be it in the grocery shopping, food storage, cleaning or waste disposal. There is a world of unhappiness that is behind that convenience. Plastic waste is produced in millions of tons annually, adding to the heaps of junk and waste in the oceans […]
The package sector is experiencing a seismic shift. Growing environmental issues and consumer consciousness has catalyzed compostable technologies as a preferable replacement for traditional plastic packaging. Compostable materials are gaining significant acceptance as a viable waste alternative covering everything from carry bags and grocery packaging to food containers to garbage liners. At Dr Earth, we […]
As sustainability will soon be a way of life rather than an option, compostable bags have become one of the easiest and most effective solutions for limiting plastic waste in the home. Compostable bags are helping millions of households throughout India become more sustainable whether you’re managing kitchen waste, segregation garbage, or shopping responsibly. While […]
India is a land of festivals. Indian culture includes lights during Diwali, colors during Holi, processions during Ganesh Chaturthi and dancing during Navratri. They also unite families and communities and can be used to build a sense of belonging, delight and celebration. Nevertheless, festivals also produce a significant amount of waste, which is mostly plastic. […]
Plastic has moved past the realm of mere convenience — it has grown into a global problem that spans industries from food service to fashion, agriculture to health care. For several years, compostable bags have been an effective, visible substitute for single-use plastic. Yet compostable technology is moving beyond the bag. New materials, innovative manufacturing […]
India is full of richness, from varied cuisines and vibrant festivals to crowded markets. However, an unpleasant challenge exists beneath this vibrancy – food waste. The Food Waste Index Report from the United Nations indicates that India wastes 68 million tonnes of food a year. This is very concerning, especially for a country that has […]
