From trash to treasure, our visit to the micro-composting centre showed college students how organic waste can become a valuable resource for soil and farming. It was a powerful reminder that waste segregation and composting are key to sustainable lifestyle. Let’s compost today for a greener tomorrow!
We pride ourselves on our young population. Yet 66.4% of road crash victims in 2023 were between 18-45 years. Every such loss brings not only emotional trauma but also severe financial strain, especially for low-income households. It’s time to act now - better road design, stricter enforcement, and safer driving habits can save lives.
Heavy-duty trucks make up only a small share of India’s fleet, but they’re responsible for 71% of transport CO₂ emissions.
With freight traffic set to rise, so will fuel use and oil imports.
Stricter fuel-efficiency norms are critical to cut pollution and save fuel.
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFÉ) norms, introduced in 2017 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, are rules to make vehicles more fuel-efficient.
They aim to:
Cut CO₂ emissions
Reduce oil use, especially imported oil
Lower air pollution
Today, let us remember that small choices can make a big impact. By leaving your car at home and choosing to walk, cycle or take public transport, you are helping to:
Conserve fossil fuel
Reduce air pollution
Ease traffic congestion
Save Money
Improve your health and well being
Let’s reimagine our cities as cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable spaces.
By 2030, nearly 600 million Indians will live in cities, straining housing, transport, and resources. #SDG11 calls for affordable housing, green transport, and resilient urban planning so cities remain safe, inclusive, and sustainable. #Act4SDGs #UrbanFuture
A little sharing goes a long way!
Students came together to host a thrift shop, showing how reusing, exchanging, and supporting each other can make sustainable living simple and joyful. And the best part is we can all start small and create such sharing spaces in our own communities too!
Our research on safe school zones revealed startling findings—air pollution levels spike during school opening and closing hours. The culprit? Heavy traffic congestion from drop-offs and pick-ups, leading to dangerous emission surges right when children are most exposed. At the launch of our Safe School Zones report, Dr. K. Divyalakshmi shared practical recommendations—captured in the slides—to help protect children from the harmful effects of air pollution.
The ozone layer is Earth’s protective shield, guarding life from harmful UV rays. On this Ozone Day, we celebrate progress and call for stronger action to keep our skies safe, our climate stable, and our future secure. #OzoneDay #ClimateAction #ProtectOurPlanet
In Tamil Nadu 19.8% of the crashes and 21.4% of the road crash deaths were due to speeding. Speed management is a low-hanging fruit - getting it right can directly save thousands of lives. Tamil Nadu must act now, by prioritising people and implementing scientifically backed speed guidelines.
This Detailed Energy Audit Report identifies considerable potential for energy and cost savings at the Ludhua Tea Factory. With thermal energy primarily sourced from Meghalaya coal, energy expenditure constitutes approximately 65% of the factory's made tea production cost. The report details 10 conservation proposals, including 3 Cost Conservation Proposals (CCPs) and 7 Energy Conservation Proposals (ECPs). The cumulative impact of these recommendations is an estimated overall cost reduction of 38%, leading to annual savings of ₹11.9 lakhs.