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India’s ₹10,000 Crore Recycled PET Plastic Plan Hits Policy Roadblock

India’s ₹10,000 crore recycled PET (r-PET) plan has hit a policy delay, creating uncertainty that is slowing investments and industry growth. Without clear enforcement of the recycled content mandate, India’s circular economy and plastic waste reduction goals risk losing momentum. India’s effort to transform plastic waste into a ₹10,000 crore circular economy opportunity has run…

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Palayan in Bihar: When Home Feels Far Away

A family migrating | Photo Credit: Internet Clear Cut Research DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 14, 2025 06:06 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik In Bihar, the term palayan is a part of everyday parlance. It refers to migration, but for most families, it has a connotation far greater than that. It reflects separation, difficult decisions, and the hope that…

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Inside India’s $120 Million E-Waste Overhaul: Can the Circular Economy Deliver?

Photo Credit: Antara Mrinal Clear Cut Climate DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 14, 2025 04:20 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal On October 13, 2025, India disclosed a new five-year initiative, funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), to expedite India’s transition to a circular economy in the electronics sector. The Ministry of…

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