Blogs
Vidhisha Mulye
Shaping a Sustainable Future with Bioplastics in the Plastic Evolution
In our modern lives, plastic has seamlessly become a part of everyday items, offering convenience but at a steep environmental cost. The massive volume of plastic waste generated annually poses a formidable threat, taking centuries to break down and causing widespread pollution. Despite these concerns, a ray of hope emerges – bioplastics, a potentially more sustainable alternative poised to shape a brighter future.
Bhaskaran Nagarajan
Shifting Mindsets: Embracing Circular Economy in India for Used Motor Oil and Plastics
In recent years, the global conversation around sustainability has gained significant traction, urging individuals and industries alike to rethink their consumption patterns and waste management strategies. In India, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and rapid economic growth, the mindset of consumers towards embracing a circular economy model has been evolving, albeit with its unique set of challenges and opportunities, especially concerning used motor oil and plastics.
Vidhisha Mulye
Empowering Consumers for a Circular Future: 5 Strategies and Best Practices
Gone are the days of the linear "take-make-dispose" model, instead we embrace a new ethos prioritizing resource efficiency, waste reduction, and long-term sustainability. But what does this mean for consumers? How can they be champions of change in this transformative journey? Join us as we dive into strategies and best practices empowering consumers to shape a circular future.
Vidhisha Mulye
The Rise of Biodegradable Lubricants: A Sustainable Solution for Environmental Protection
In the rapidly evolving industrial landscape, concerns over the depletion of petroleum reserves escalate, industries are increasingly turning towards innovative solutions. One such solution is the adoption of biodegradable lubricants. Derived from natural plant esters like canola, soy, and sunflower oils, these bio-based lubricants offer a compelling alternative to traditional petroleum or synthetic stocks.
Vidhisha Mulye
Beyond Linear: The imperfections in the traditional economy model
In the modern world, our economy operates predominantly on a linear model, where resources are extracted, used to create products, and then discarded as waste. This linear economy has long been the cornerstone of industrialization and economic growth. However, beneath its facade of efficiency lies a series of flaws that are becoming increasingly apparent in our resource-constrained world.
Bhaskaran Nagarajan
Making a Sustainable Impact in India: Used Motor Oil Collection Points and Systems!
Spent Oil constitutes 45% of the recyclable waste among hazardous materials. Within this category, Used Oil accounts for 47%, while Waste Oil represents 53%. To align with Green Principles and foster a fully Circular Economy, the environmentally friendly approach involves re-refining Used Oil, transforming it into lubricant base stock, and further processing it into fuels and other products derived from petroleum.
Bhaskaran Nagarajan
India recycles only 30% of 3.4 Million Tons plastic waste generated annually !
Each year, India generates 3.4 million tons of plastic waste, with only 30 percent of it being recycled. The report emphasizes that a significant amount of plastic waste is either deposited in landfills or released into water bodies.
Bhaskaran Nagarajan
Circularity Unleashed: How Extended Producer Responsibility Will Reshape Used Oil Management in India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023, with a focus on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for Used Oil.
Vidhisha Mulye
How Lubricants Contribute to Energy Efficiency in Industries
High-quality lubricants may entail a higher upfront cost, the long-term benefits manifest in enhanced overall equipment efficiency and a reduction in the total cost of ownership. Pledging allegiance to the transition to high-performance synthetic lubricants not only ensures sustainable industrial practices but also contributes to less energy consumption, reduced CO2 emissions, and decreased oil disposal frequency.
Bhaskaran Nagarajan
India Takes Strides Towards Sustainable Plastic Management: New Rules and Initiatives
In a recent development, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, outlining crucial guidelines for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) concerning plastic packaging.