The Truth About Bioplastics and Greenwashing Claims
It’s hard to ignore the global conversation around bioplastics right now. Across boardrooms and government meetings, these are pitched as the future of packaging, shopping bags, and even car parts. And there’s a good reason
The Need For A Bioplastic Policy in India
I bumped into a surprising analysis last week. India has banned many categories of single-use plastic items in 2022. But it currently imports more than 80% of its bioplastic raw material requirements. That’s a huge
Single-Use Plastic Ban in USA: 2026 Update
Nearly every American uses single-use plastics daily without a second thought. From the morning coffee run to one’s snack before heading home, disposable plastic is there close by, and soon enough it goes into the
Bioplastics 101: What Are Bioplastics and How Are They Made?
Before I talk of bioplastics, a word on plastics. Every year we produce 450 million tons. This number was just 2 million tons, in the 1950s. Source Plastic became popular because it is cheap, convenient,
PCTE Group of Institutes organised “Craftique 2025”, A Conclave & Handicraft Exhibition on Preserving Crafts and Promoting Sustainable Fashion
PCTE Group of Institutes Hosts “Craftique 2025”, A Conclave & Handicraft Exhibition on Preserving Crafts and Promoting Sustainable Fashion The event was enriched by eminent guest speakers. Neeraj Dhir, Co-Founder of A-Star Clothing, shared his
3rd Prithvi Award Solidifies India’s ESG Mandate: ESG Research Foundation Recognizes Corporate Excellence in Sustainability
New Delhi, The ESG Research Foundation (ESGRF), a leading Section 8 not-for-profit organization, successfully concluded its prestigious 3rd Prithvi Award ceremony at the Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi, September 27, 2025. The event recognized and honoured
Empowering Future Innovators: UKHI Hosts IIP Students for Bioplastics Immersion & Creative Challenge
As part of our ongoing commitment to enable young minds and accelerate sustainable innovation, UKHI recently hosted the Master’s students of the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) for an industrial learning experience at our biomaterials
Could Cheese Waste Be The Solution To The Plastic Packaging Crisis?
Forbes News: The Future Of Taking Plastic Alternatives From Lab To Market: Policy is shifting rapidly, with many countries implementing restrictions on single-use plastic. Meanwhile, governments are introducing clearer standards for compostability and biodegradability. Brewer
One of the most harmful single-use plastics serves no essential purpose
Independent News: Cigarette butts are the single most littered item on the planet, with an estimated 4.5 trillion discarded each year Beyond the health deception, cigarette filters create an environmental disaster. They’re made of a
A Global Map of Single-Use Plastic Regulations: Navigating the Changing Landscape
Table of Contents Introduction The world is drowning in plastic. Each year, approximately 400 million tons of plastic waste is generated globally, with a significant portion being single-use plastics (SUPs) that are used once and
