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Abstract Religious artefacts such as idols, photographs, and ornate frames hold deep spiritual significance in Indian society. When damaged, faded, or no longer in use, these items often enter water bodies or landfills, creating a unique waste stream that is both culturally sensitive and environmentally impactful. This article reviews the scale of the challenge, the …

Rethinking Religious Waste: Circular Solutions for Sustainable Resource Renewal Read More »

Introduction By 2050, the world is expected to generate 3.4 billion tonnes of waste every year—a staggering figure that highlights the scale of our global waste crisis. Yet, as of today, less than one-third of this waste is managed in ways that are safe for people and the planet. The rest ends up in overflowing …

Towards a Zero Waste to Landfill Future: Community-Driven Models for Waste Management in India Read More »

India’s waste crisis has reached a critical point, affecting urban life, the environment, and public health. Walking through Indian cities today often leaves one with a heavy heart. Streets that should be vibrant public spaces are marred by scattered plastic, open garbage dumps, and stray animals chewing on polythene in search of food. The pungent …

India’s Struggle with Waste: A Crisis of Systems, Plastic, and Civic Sense Read More »

AbstractSustainable fashion and the circular economy are shaping consumer behaviour like never before. The increasing demand of textile-based goods in the apparel and non-apparel industries has led to pollution emissions from manufacturing and post manufacturing processes, which have depleted natural resources and degraded the environment. As a result, the sustainability analysis now includes the pre- …

Study on factors influencing consumer’s sustainable fashion consumption and disposal behaviour Read More »

Keywords:  Circular Cities, Sustainable Urban Development, Behavioural Change, Small Town Innovation  1. Introduction Circular economy cities are emerging as a key model. Today, India is at a decisive moment in its urban development. Cities are not just the engines of economic growth, innovation and cultural transition, but also centres of climate resilience, resource management and social …

Beyond Traditional Urbanism: Adopting a Circular Economy for Sustainable and Inclusive Cities in India Read More »

Abstract The global textile industry generates substantial waste across production, pre-consumer, and post-consumer stages, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and pollution. Transitioning to a circular economy (CE) offers a pathway to mitigate these impacts by closing material loops, extending product lifespans, and promoting resource recovery. This study synthesises recent literature to examine waste …

Advancing Circular Economy in Textile Waste Management: Integrated Strategies for Technology, Policy, and Market Transformation Read More »