How MSMEs Can Reduce Packaging Waste Without Raising Costs The need to reduce packaging waste has transitioned from “nice to do” in today’s highly competitive marketplace to something that is expected by consumers, who are increasingly making their purchase decisions (at least partly) based on a brand’s commitment to sustainability, and by regulations that continue […]
In India today, the issue of sustainability is under more scrutiny than ever before; from plastic bag bans to the development of environmentally friendly packaging. Terms such as compostable, biodegradable, eco-friendly, and green are now in abundant use, whether they appear on supermarket shelves, printed on an online food order, or in local markets such […]
In an age of sustainability taking center stage on a global level, biodegradable and compostable are common words with various marketing products using the terms. From grocery bags, to product packaging, cutlery, and even household waste liners, these words are used interchangeably. But are they really the same? The distinction between biodegradable and compostable is […]
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are places of care and healing but, complicating this narrative, they are also huge polluters. Plastic, in the form of packing materials, gloves, and plastic syringes, and most impactful, waste bags, all generate astounding amounts of plastic waste in hospitals. In India, for example, healthcare institutions create over 600 tonnes (660 […]
As the world wakes up to the environmental impact of convenience, plastic has arguably become the number one focus — particularly in a large country like India. We see it blocking drains out of every single rainfall, swimming in rivers, caught in trees, and even digesting into the stomachs of cows that we see roadside. […]
In today’s climate, it’s no longer just cool to have sustainability as a practice; the hospitality industry is at a point in time where it is heavily impacted by sustainability and waste management decisions. Hotels and resorts are places of comfort and luxury but also a major contributor to waste with all the goods and […]
In today’s digital-first economy, online shopping is on the rise. Consumers are purchasing more online in every category, from clothing to food and electronics to cosmetics. And with that rise comes a huge bummer—packaging waste via single-use plastic bags. With environmental sustainability awareness increasing, companies feel the pressure to green up, and a great place […]
Over the past few years, the need for plastic-free alternatives to plastic has increased manifold. With growing environmental awareness among Indian consumers, companies too are gearing up to cater to this demand. Among the major culprits for plastic pollution in India are grocery stores that consume tons of plastic annually to pack, carry and store […]
With the world becoming more eco-conscious every day, both homes and businesses are being asked to do their part for the planet and minimize their impact. One significant move in the right direction is making the transition from standard plastic bags to biodegradable ones. Although most individuals see this as merely a move towards being […]
With the world facing the ecological crisis caused by decades of plastic waste, consumers and companies alike are looking for greener options. In this green revolution, words such as “biodegradable” and “compostable” have become popular. But are they interchangeable? What are the differences between them, and which one should you use? This blog seeks to […]
