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The global economy continues to rely heavily on a linear production paradigm “take-make-dispose” which depends on the extraction of finite resources, mass manufacturing, and large-scale waste generation. This model is increasingly unsustainable amid escalating environmental pressures, including resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and climate change. The concept of the Circular Economy (CE) has emerged as a …

Biocatalytic Circularity: Linking Enzyme-Based Industrial Transformation with Circular Economy Policies and Sustainable Development Goals Read More »

The circular economy is no longer a niche concept but a global policy imperative. Nations and corporations are shifting from linear “take-make-dispose” models to circular systems that design out waste, regenerate natural systems, and keep materials in use. In this journal, I reflect on key global circularity policies, Japan’s industrial approach, and how MITS can …

Global Circular Economy Policies – Bridging Japanese Industrial Excellence with Indian Academia Read More »

Although campuses contribute to a sustainable future, they are also significant sources of environmental waste and Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. If campuses develop a Strategic Roadmap. These roadmaps help universities achieve their national and/or global sustainability commitments, while also fostering a profound ecosystem of sustainability on campuses. Universities develop a Sustainable Development Strategy to …

Roadmap to Zero waste and Emissions:  Will Green Campuses thrive? Read More »

One of the most significant resources to a human being is food. Each year, food of all varieties is produced and shipped throughout India. A large proportion of the food produced in India is cut in half, this means that out of every 100 units of food produced, about 50 units are wasted and never …

Indian dilemma: SDG-2 Zero Hunger Read More »

The circular economy represents a new paradigm for creating value and long-term prosperity. Unlike the traditional linear economic model – which extracts raw materials, manufactures products, and disposes of them after use – the circular economy emphasizes extending product lifespans through improved design, reuse, repair, and servicing. It relocates waste from the end of the …

NEW ECONOMICS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT  Read More »