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The pavilions at World Expo 2025: Presenting future visions and sustainability in immersive and playful ways

Zero-Waste Andolan: How a Darjeeling-Based Movement is Pioneering Community-Led Waste Management in the Eastern Himalayas
The Zero-Waste Andolan, a grassroots initiative launched by Tieedi Forest Garden in Sonada near Darjeeling, is transforming waste management in the Eastern Himalayas. Addressing the region’s lack of local waste processing and surging waste volumes...

Universal Live talk progress over perfection when it comes to event sustainability
Universal Live, has shared a blog with Conference News reflecting on its recent achievement of ISO 20121 certification and wider thoughts around how the events industry is moving beyond just saying and more towards proof when it comes to...

Guyana and Colombia prioritise security and sustainability as embassy reopens
At an event held to mark the 215th anniversary of Colombia’s Independence and the official reopening of the Colombian Embassy in Guyana, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a clear focus on two shared...

Green Visions: Architecture and Sustainability at FinnFest
This weekend at the DECC is a celebration of all things Finnish, which includes a focus on architecture and sustainability. Ahti Westphal is a professor of architecture and urban design at the University of Minnesota and is also the coordinator...

Centre sanctions TN evacuation of about 4,000 MW renewable energy capacity project costing ₹720 crore
The total estimated project cost is ₹720 crore | Photo Credit: Tasha Vector The Centre has sanctioned Tamil Nadu a project for evacuation of approximately 4,000 MW renewable energy capacity. The project includes construction of 624 circuit km...

Boosting business productivity with advanced waste management strategies
By optimising waste handling processes, companies can streamline operations and improve their bottom line. Integrating local waste solutions, such as those provided by Skip Hire Canterbury, is crucial in achieving these objectives. Smart waste...

Tyler Fillhart receives scholarship from Waste Management
Ed Yahner, senior district manager, is presenting the Waste Management Scholarship to Tyler Fillhart of Port Allegany during the 10th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game June 27 in Brockway. Fillhart will attend PA College of Technology to...

Bombay High Court Clears MCGM’s Rs4,000 Crore Waste Management Tender, Rejects Contractors’ Plea
The Bombay High Court has dismissed two writ petitions challenging the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai’s (MCGM) Rs4,000 crore tender process for solid waste management, paving the way for the civic body to proceed with its ambitious...

Cropping for sustainability
Download PDF Ensuring long-term sustainability has become a core focus for many growers during recent years. CPM speaks to one Berkshire farmer about the practical lessons of regenerative agriculture and how cover crops are reshaping farm...

BOST embraces renewable future with major solar energy drive
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) is embarking on a transformative energy initiative, which seeks to roll out solar power systems across its key fuel depots as part of a broader green transition strategy. The move, which...

Avaada Group inks ₹5,000 crore deal with Bihar govt for 1GW renewable energy projects
Avaada Group on Wednesday signed an initial agreement of ₹5,000 crore with the Bihar government to develop 1 GW of diverse renewable energy projects across the state. According to the press release, the projects include ground-mounted, floating...

CIB commits $24M to renewable energy project for northern Quebec First Nation
OPITCIWAN – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has closed a $24 million loan to support the Atikamekw of Opitciwan on a renewable energy facility for the remote First Nation community of 2,500 in northern Quebec. The Onimiskiw Opitciwan Limited...

Avaada to invest ₹5,000 crore for 1 GW renewable energy projects in Bihar
The Avaada Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bihar government to invest ₹5,000 crore for developing 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the state. The deal was formalised in the presence of Bihar Energy Minister...

Modularity could be Africa’s secret weapon in the renewable energy race
Africa sits on the edge of the renewable frontier. Its vast rural areas, patchy grid coverage and ideal weather conditions make it a continent poised to leapfrog legacy infrastructure bottlenecks with solar solutions that can extend...

KK waste to be converted into renewable energy
The Kayu Madang landfill near the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park in Telipok. KOTA KINABALU (July 30): A biogas energy facility will be built at the Kayu Madang landfill near the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park in Telipok to convert methane gas from...

Sustainability & innovation drive Functional Fabric Fair New York
With around 2,100 industry professionals and more than 150 carefully selected exhibitors, the Functional Fabric Fair New York, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS, once again underscored the central role of innovation and sustainability in the performance...
GLOBAL: GENA Solutions: ‘Renewable methanol sets new records’
Details Written by Ian Taylor Published: 30 July 2025 The energy analytics company GENA Solutions has reported that renewable methanol has ‘set new records’, as the ‘the total renewable methanol capacity under development has surpassed 41 million...

NF Railway collaborates with IIT Guwahati for eco-friendly waste management in railway colonies
In a significant step towards enhancing environmental sustainability and promoting scientific waste management practices, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commenced a comprehensive survey for the implementation of an Integrated Garbage...

Avaada Signs INR 5,000 Cr MoU with Bihar to Develop 1 GW Renewable Energy Projects
Avaada Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the state, marking a major investment push worth INR 5,000 crore. The agreement covers a diverse...