Sustainability

How One CEO Transformed Industry: Ray Anderson and the Rise of Green Business

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Years before sustainability was a catchphrase in the media, Ray Anderson – the man who established Interface and pioneered green businesses – was the one really pondering the question: what would it really mean to change? He had been a typical industrialist running on petroleum and driven by ambition. Later, he changed his stripes and […]

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Natural Dyes: A Journey Through Time and Innovation

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What are Natural Dyes? Natural dyes come from plants, animals, minerals, and microorganisms. They’re used to add color to textiles, food, and other materials. Unlike synthetic dyes made in labs, these come straight from nature. Such as – From Plants:Indigo: Deep blues from Indigofera tinctoriaMadder Root: Vibrant reds and orangesTurmeric: Bright yellowsHenna: Reddish-brownsOnion Skins: Yellows

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SUSTAINABILITY AS A CORE OF BUSINESS

Why Every Business Needs Sustainability at Its Core

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Could profit be stronger when sustainability matters? Evidence suggests so. Firms dismissing environmental care may struggle with profit, expansion, and the stability of staff. A clear pattern emerges: long-term thinking supports financial results. Success tends to follow those aligning operations with planetary limits. What does “sustainable business” actually mean? A business shapes its surroundings and

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Sustainability Terms Explained: Recyclable, Upcycling, Compostable & More

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Recycling Recycling is a way that you can use an item or a material multiple times within the production cycle. A newspaper is an instance that is commonly recycled. You gather a newspaper, which is rubbish, it is broken down into material, and finally it is made into a completely new sheet of paper. With

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A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainability: 10 Key Terms You Need to Know

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1. Global warming – It’s like Earth with a blanket on. Over the last 100 or so years, that blanket has been gradually thickening, resulting in a warmer planet. To be clear,  the Earth’s overall temperature rise – not just “hey, summer feels warmer” but very much like ice at the North Pole melting, ocean

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Climate Change Pushes India’s Garment Workers to the Edge

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While some people stay cool inside buildings with cooling systems, vast numbers of garment makers suffer in workplace conditions above 50 degrees Celsius. As per data shared by the International Labour Organization (ILO), around 2.4 billion employees worldwide encounter job risks tied to shifting weather patterns. In India, 45 million individuals working in apparel production

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The Truth Behind Clothing Labels: Explaining EPD in Fashion

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Usually, you might spot-check the nutrition facts before buying cereal. Perhaps you may refer to the ‘energy’ ratings before purchasing a refrigerator. An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is quite a bit like a nutrition label for an item of clothing, although rather than calories and sugar, it highlights the health of the planet. What Is an EPD? An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) tells you in detail how much water was consumed, how much CO2 was emitted, and which chemicals

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The Polluter Pays Principle: Case study of Noyyal River, Tamil Nadu

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The meaning of this principle aligns well with the proverb, “You reap what you sow.” In fact, in Hindi, we have the phrase: “jaisi karni, vaisi bharni.” The Polluter Pays Principle is, in fact, a very straightforward concept. It simply means that the ones who make a mess have to clean it up. The Polluter

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