India's First E-Waste Eco-Park To Be Built In Delhi: Deputy CM
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia on February 24, announced India to get its first e-waste eco-park and will frame Delhi Film Policy 2022 to promote tourism. The park will be built over 20 acres of land under the guidelines of the Indian Government. "Rs 50 crore film fund will be introduced to support film producers... boost the economy" Sisodia said. However, Rs 3 crore subsidy has been announced.
Tags: Delhi, e-waste, Manish Sisodia, Eco-park, Delhi Film Policy
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
Far-Fetch Launches Pre-Order Services To tackle Fashion Waste
In hopes of tackling fashion waste and competing with the competitors, "Far-Fetch" has launched a pre-order service that will help in managing the inventory and production, and also allow its customers to order from designers before its brands hit the shelves. "Far-Fetch" has also partnered up with restoration services. The move comes in order to help shoppers find a sustainable approach towards shopping and to reduce fashion waste.
Tags: fashion, e-waste, Future Retail, New Initiative
Courtesy: Harpers Bazaar
15-year-old Girl Launches Campaign In Dubai To Recycle E-Waste
In a unique initiative, a Dubai-based Indian girl Riva Tulpule has helped in collecting and recycling 25 tonnes of e-waste by launching a campaign - 'WeCareDXB'. Reportedly, Riva collected electronic waste in about four years with the help a tech firm EnviroServe. Besides she was joined by many students, professionals and the general public in her green campaign. The 15-year-old said the idea struck while cleaning her drawers filled with… read-more
Tags: Dubai, WeCareDXB, e-waste, campaign, India
Courtesy: The New Indian Express