India faces a serious pollution crisis, with over 80% of urban dwellers exposed to unsafe outdoor air quality, as per WHO data. A major contributor is unhealthy manufacturing techniques, but many corporate houses and startups are adopting eco-friendly practices to help reduce pollution and promote sustainability.
Key Corporate Eco-Friendly Initiatives:
Dollar Industries Ltd:
Leading hosiery manufacturer Dollar Industries uses renewable energy through a 5 MW wind energy farm and a 1000 kilolitre zero liquid discharge (ZLD) effluent treatment plant at Tirupur. This reduces reliance on municipal water and promotes water recycling. Tirupur is now India’s first textile cluster compliant with ZLD guidelines.
McDonald’s India:
McDonald’s has reduced energy wastage by 25% using energy-efficient appliances and has set up green parking lots reserved for hybrid vehicles with permeable concrete that recharges vehicles and cleans groundwater. The company sources animal products responsibly to protect habitats.
Eden Realty Group:
Their Solaris City Serampore and Solaris Joka projects are among Asia’s largest solar-powered housing developments, generating 2 MW of green electricity annually. Solar power reduces carbon footprints and cuts residents’ maintenance costs by about 50%.
Beco (Mumbai-based startup):
Beco manufactures eco-friendly, biodegradable products like trash bags, kitchen towels, and tissue rolls made from bamboo and recycled paper packaging, offering sustainable alternatives to single-use items.
Nicobar by Good Earth:
This premium sustainable clothing and home décor brand emphasizes organic production, avoiding toxic dyes to reduce environmental impact and offer allergy-friendly fabrics.
Together, these companies showcase how adopting “Go Green” practices can significantly help reduce pollution and pave the way for a healthier, sustainable future
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