India is the third-largest battery importer — and by 2030, will be sitting atop 2 million tonnes of waste.
At IIT Madras Research Park, a closed-door roundtable asked: will this be a crisis, or a $50B opportunity?
From Battery Passports to second-life reuse, stakeholders confronted the bottlenecks head-on.
This moment could mark the turning point for India’s EV battery circular economy.
On World Environment Day 2025, we launched something more than a summit — we launched momentum.
CircularNXT 2025 was a 225-minute virtual global convening that brought together experts, practitioners, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers to reimagine circularity through the lenses of technology, regulation, inclusion, education, and systems change.
At ecoHQ, we have been posting articles on developing a sustainability strategy for companies (designing, executing, measuring, reporting, and monitoring goals). We are now discussing circularity and regenerative strategies.
Recycling is not just a stopgap—it's crucial for a circular economy and climate action!
On Global Recycling Day, we want to talk about the critical role recycling plays in our fight against climate change and resource depletion. Climate change is not just a distant concern; it impacts all of us.
Transforming waste into style! Meet Dense, where sustainability meets fashion. Each bag prevents 25 plastic bottles from polluting our planet, making a chic statement for eco-conscious living. 💚 Join us in advocating for a greener future, one stylish bag at a time. Together, we can redefine the impact of our choices!
In an era where environmental sustainability is more than a buzzword, EcoKadai stands out as a pioneer in the sustainable tableware sector. Their mission goes beyond merely replacing plastic products with biodegradable alternatives.
EcoKadai is the only Indian brand specialising in biodegradable and home-compostable tableware manufacturing. It leads the way in sustainable innovation with a comprehensive approach to addressing environmental challenges and promoting circularity.
Unlock the secret to radiant skin with your morning coffee! The Bean Loop's 'Blend & Glow - DIY Body Scrub kit' uses upcycled coffee residue to create powder-based skincare products that are potent, planet-friendly, and effective. Say goodbye to dead skin cells and hello to a fresh, glowing complexion!
Discover the transformative power of Upcycling from the perspectives of both businesses and consumers. Witness how this sustainable method is changing the world by turning waste into something spectacular.
India, which has 1.25 billion people, makes the third most e-waste in the world. Since there isn't enough information to know how much electronic waste is made, the government has only made lukewarm rules over the years. As of April 2023, the organized sector wasn't particularly good, and the government has again proposed changes to the law without considering the informal sector, which is the leading player. How will these new laws change how things work now, and what does the future hold?
From times immemorial, we've used natural resources unfairly. Specifically Water, one of the key resources, is freely wasted. But nature-based, low-cost technologies do exist to solve this problem.
They're called Constructed Wetlands.
Read more about them in the case study presented by Dr. Sudarsan J S