Category: Environment
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Asia’s Uneven Road to Clean Energy Mobility
Asia stands at a crucial crossroads in its journey toward clean energy mobility. Home to more than half the world’s population and some of its fastest-growing economies, the region’s energy and transportation choices will profoundly influence global climate outcomes. However, the transition to cleaner mobility in Asia is anything but…
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The Transformative Role of Recycling Technologies in Future Market Growth
Recycling technologies are no longer confined to simple sorting lines or basic reprocessing methods. Today, they represent a sophisticated, rapidly evolving ecosystem that is redefining how global markets function, grow, and adapt to sustainability imperatives. From plastics and textiles to electronics and industrial waste, the influence of recycling technologies spans…
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The Renewable Energy Boom of 2025: A Global Tipping Point
The renewable energy sector in 2025 has emerged as one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding industries in the global economy. With the market valued between $1.1 trillion and $1.5 trillion—and some estimates projecting it as high as $2.15 trillion depending on the methodology used—the sector is at the…
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Revisiting the Waste Management Hierarchy: Bridging Sustainability Gaps in Policy and Practice
In the early 2000s, as sustainability frameworks gained traction globally, RMIT’s Centre for Design in Australia took a pioneering step. In 2003, it released a landmark discussion paper addressing the relationship between the waste management hierarchy and broader sustainability goals for the Victorian Government. Co-authored by Helen Lewis and John…
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Beyond Tariffs: The Deeper Forces Reshaping the Global Economy
As the global economic landscape undergoes rapid transformation, it is becoming increasingly clear that tariffs are just one piece of a much larger puzzle. A more fundamental realignment is underway, driven by four major policy and structural megatrends: deglobalization, decarbonization, demographic shifts, and rising debt. These powerful undercurrents are not…
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Tackling E-Waste: India and EU Lead with Producer Responsibility Frameworks
The exponential growth in electronic device usage has triggered a parallel surge in electronic waste (e-waste) globally. As the world becomes increasingly digital, the environmental burden of discarded electronics—laden with toxic metals, plastics, and non-biodegradable components—has become a pressing global challenge. In response, both India and the European Union (EU)…
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Rebooting Carbon Markets: What India Must Learn from the UN’s PACM Initiative
As the world races to meet its climate goals, the launch of the UN-backed Paris Agreement Credit Mechanism (PACM) at COP28 in 2024 has brought a much-needed shake-up to the global carbon credit system. For India—a country balancing economic growth with climate commitments—PACM presents both an opportunity and a challenge.…
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The Future of Textile Recycling in India — a case study
In recent years, the textile industry in India has been undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. At the heart of this change is the increasing focus on recycling textiles — a critical step toward building a circular economy and reducing the environmental footprint of fashion and hospitality industries. One fascinating…
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