Draft Ecomark Certification Rules, 2023
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on October 11, 2023, published the Draft Eco mark Certification Rules, 2023. These rules aim to promote environmentally friendly products
Green Products
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Rising sales of green products meet big demand
With robust annual sales growth of nearly 30 percent, China's environmental protection industry products may reach 570 billion yuan ($91.3 billion) in total value by 2015, according to an official report
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Brandix wins recognition from Green Building Council
Brandix’s Head of Corporate Communications Anuk de Silva accepts the award on behalf of the Group from Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa in the presence of Minister of Technology, Research
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10 ‘green’ 3D-printed houses built in 24 hours
Beijing: In a first, a Chinese company has built a group of 10 completely 3D-printed houses, created entirely out of recycled materials, in just under a day. The houses, each covering an area of 200 sq
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Efforts on to encourage green buildings
Buildings can go green not only in design but also with the materials used for construction and appliances installed in the interiors. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is working on measures such
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The state of sustainability initiatives review 2014: standards and the green economy
The State of Sustainability Initiatives Review 2014 provides a bird's-eye view of market and performance trends across 16 of the most prevalent standards initiatives operating across ten different commodity
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China's smog has silver lining for green trade, says Denmark
Smog in Chinese cities is providing unexpected momentum for a global deal on trade in environmental goods because China urgently needs access to cheaper, cleaner energy, Denmark's trade minister said on
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Bangladesh’s RMG going green to retain competitiveness
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector has stepped into making factories eco-friendly as demand for green products has been on the rise from the global buyers. Three manufacturers - ABA Group,
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Global practices in promoting environmental sustainability: a roadmap for India retail
This report provides contextual insights that traditional perceptions of environmental sustainability in India need reconsideration. The report keeps a strict focus on global practices in environmental
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The state of sustainability initiatives review 2014
Private sector sourcing commitments are driving major market growth for sustainable commodities, according to the State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) Review 2014 published by an alliance of international organisations. This 2014 edition provides a bird's eye view of market and performance trends of the 16 most prevalent standards initiatives - such as the Forest Stewardship Council, Organic, and Rainforest Alliance - across ten leading commodity sectors.
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Racold Thermo gets Government recognition for its Green Products
For the fourth year in a row, Racold Thermo, a leader in manufacturing and marketing of water heating products, has been awarded the first prize by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) for the storage