Pune Steel Tiffin Day on 4 Feb is a city-wide student pledge for waste reduction at source. Join the school pledge and family pledge with MCC. A city-wide pledge for waste reduction at source On 4th February, students across Pune City will take the Steel Tiffin Pledge — a simple but powerful commitment to shift […]
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The problem with black plastic delivery containers Businesses are replacing black plastic food containers with biodegradable crockery made from bagasse, areca leaf, corn-starch and other plant-based materials. Learn how these eco-friendly containers work, their benefits and limitations, and why restaurants are rapidly switching to them. They are everywhere. Open any food delivery bag and you’ll
A bamboo toothbrush replaces plastic handles with fast-growing bamboo, cutting bathroom plastic waste by design. Learn how bamboo toothbrushes work, their pros and cons, how to dispose of them, and which manufacturers supply them in and around Pune. Why talk about toothbrushes at all? Toothbrushes are tiny, but they add up. Conventional brushes are: made
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Bamboo water bottles replace plastic and metal bottles with a renewable bamboo exterior. Learn how bamboo bottles are made, their environmental benefits, pros and cons, care tips, and why they are an impactful “reduce-waste-by-design” product. Why bamboo water bottles matter We carry a bottle every day—to school, office, gym, travel. That small object represents: plastic
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‘Not a single leaf is burnt in my ward’; what a powerful announcement that would be. Yes, corporators in Pune and PCMC can stop leaf burning, create jobs for SHGs, and improve air quality by converting garden waste into biochar and biochar-based products. Learn how this model delivers visible results for citizens, the city, and
Biochar products such as soaps, deodorizers, and soil enhancers convert garden and farm waste into valuable materials. Learn how biochar prevents open burning, reduces pollution, improves soil health, and opens new entrepreneurial opportunities. What if garden waste didn’t need to be burned at all? Across cities and farms, plant waste is often seen as a
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A collapsible steel glass is a reusable, portable alternative to disposable paper and plastic cups. Learn how this smart design reduces single-use waste, encourages refilling, and supports zero-waste travel and everyday habits. The Problem: Single-Use Cups Everywhere From train stations and offices to events and trekking trails, we constantly come across disposable cups: paper cups
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Discover how innovative entrepreneurs are creating products that reduce waste by design instead of blaming consumers. This series explores smart design, waterless products, refill systems, and packaging innovations that prevent waste before it is created. Introduction: We don’t need more guilt. We need better design Most conversations around waste sound the same: carry your own
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Shampoo bars are replacing liquid shampoo in plastic bottles. Learn how solid shampoo cuts packaging waste, eliminates PET bottles, reduces transport emissions, and saves resources by removing water from the product. A small change in form, a big change in impact Most of us grew up thinking shampoo must be liquid in a plastic bottle.
This is an information snippet about the materials, their recyclability, impact about the Flexible, plastic spout pouches, in India, commonly known as ‘Pichku Pouches‘ referring to the action of squeezing the content out. Multi-Layer Plastic (MLP) Pouches with Caps — A Design We Need to Rethink Many everyday products—handwash refills, sauces, detergents, shampoo, mayo—come in
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