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Sustainable Transport - End of life of EV batteries

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End of life of electric vehicle batteries must be planned adequately to minimize its negative impact on the environment. In India, the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2022 mandates Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring manufacturers to ensure the collection and proper treatment of all discarded batteries for recycling or refurbishment, while prohibiting their disposal in landfills or through incineration.

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Consumer Awareness - Look for the ISI mark

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The ISI mark on products is an assurance of quality and compliance. The BIS website also gives consumers the power to verify all aspects of an ISI standard through the Know Your Standards window on the portal. For example, you can check to see which manufacturers are licensed motorcycle helmet manufacturers. You can use this information to cross check the ISI mark on the product itself. #BeAnAwareConsumer

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Climate Change - Impact on pregnant women

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According to an analysis of 70 studies published in The BMJ, for every 1° C in temperature rise, stillbirths and premature deliveries increase by about 5 %, indicating urgent need for concrete policies to tackle this. #ActOnClimate 

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Why switch common areas to solar?

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Switching to renewable energy in your residential complex not just reduces your carbon footprint, but also your common area electricity bills. Invest in solar installations and generate your own electricity for your building's common area electricity needs. Enhance your community's sustainability. These posters are free to download and distribute under creative commons license.

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Time of Day solar energy feed-in tariff

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Did you know that your saved solar energy can give you 20% more benefit? Harvest solar energy, save and feed it into the grid during evening peak hours during which the 'Time of Day solar energy feed-in tariff' is applicable in Tamil Nadu. These posters are free to download and distribute under creative commons license.

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Building envelope and it's functions

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A building envelope is the barrier that protects occupants of a building from the elements outside. This poster discusses it's functions and how it can help reduce your energy use. These posters are free to download and distribute under creative commons license.

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Sustainable Transport - EVs demand on India's power grid

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By 2030, electric vehicles (EVs) are set to lead the demand on India's power grid. However, peak-hour charging of EVs can create pressure on the grid, risking power outages and reduced charging efficiency. Hence, upgrading the grid to support the demand from EVs and shifting to renewable energy is crucial to make it truly sustainable.

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