Environment

  6th July, 2023:A one-of-a-kind Mercedes Benz fellowship for environment action, beVisioneers, commences this July. The first 100 young innovators who have been chosen from more than 1000 registrants, are all set for their 12-month learning journey with the aim of bringing their planet- positive ideas to life. A 19-year-old from Delhi, Muskan is keen to counter two problems with a twin solution. Muskan is working on a B2B business model of countering food waste and plastic pollution, through biodegradable film that is made from banana biomass waste. Muskan hopes to develop her ideas further, by collaborating with other innovators and entrepreneurs. She feels that this fellowship will allow her to bridge the gap between her theoretical knowledge and practical

23 June, 2023: Multi-business corporation and FMCG conglomerate, Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), recently announced ‘#CatchTheRightBin’, a public awareness campaign. This campaign seeks to educate people on the importance of waste segregation at source to assist the waste management process. This drive was initiated under the brand Catch wherein the Group has introduced a solution that guides consumers on the correct bin disposal of the packaging. The DS Group has implemented a simple yet impactful change by substituting the existing black waste basket symbol on the packaging with a coloured bin, in order to guide the consumer to the right bin.   Vice Chairman, DS Group – Mr Rajiv Kumar, while speaking on this initiative said that as a responsible corporate

Two massive sculptures made of scrap metal, with the collaboration of M3M Foundation and GDMA or the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, adorn two main intersections of Gurugram, IFFCO Chowk and Khusboo Chowk. Sculpture artists like Sushil Sakhuja and Anuj Poddar whose sculptures are part of the gifts given by the Hon. Prime Minister to representatives of other countries, along with sixteen artists chosen under the Sankalp program who come from various states of the country have made these sculptures. The chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation Dr. Payal Kanodia said that three more important s cul p ture wh i ch wi l l be manufactured from industrial and plastic waste will soon be installed for the residents of Gurugram.

6th June,2023- An environmental awareness programme, titled Harit Umang – Joy of Green, concluded its’ fourth edition on World Environment day June 5th 2023. This was organized by Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a diversified technology company. Taking its commitment to a greener tomorrow a step further, it planted approximately three lakh trees. Distribution of solar lanterns to off – grid communities around their factory area has also been planned. The company has successfully been creating awareness around responsible e-waste disposal since the past three years with “Diwali Wali Safaai” as part of its e-waste awareness drive. The broad umbrella of the Panasonic Green Impact (PGI) houses these initiatives.  The objective of the Panasonic Group is to create impact that

Provident Housing Limited, a large-scale community developer, and a 100% subsidiary of Puravankara Limited, initiated its 1 tree per home commitment at its’ upcoming project in Bagalur, Bengaluru. This included a mass plantation drive covering 10 % trees at the site. The company has planned such drives across 4 more of its’ projects, and this campaign will coincide with the World Environment Day, June 5th 2023 today. Provident Housing will give a tree to each community resident family within its’ campus under the 1 tree per home initiative. This campaign is focussed around Provident’s commitment to sustainable practices and environmental conservation. In continuation of this campaign, trees will be planted at the various project sites, covering 4 in Bengaluru and