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of water for the environment than water recycling, and real-time moni- irrigation system resulting in water
withdrawals for its manufacturing toring of water consumption, recharge, recyclability enhancement by 12% as
facilities. Previously, the Nelamangala and saving. compared to previous year.
campus and Nashik Plant 1 had
received a ‘water positive’ certifi cation The Peenya unit currently has “At ABB, ‘sustainability in prac-
from the GRIHA Council, in associa- 5 cross-wave technology-based tice’ is at the core of everything we
tion with The Energy and Resources recharge tanks and 1 conventional do and is a key part of our company’s
Institute (TERI). recharge well to capture the runoff purpose. Water is a precious resource,
and recharge the groundwater table. and its preservation is critical for us.
In place of simply replacing The installation of water-effi cient fi x- Achieving water positivity for 50 per-
the amount of water taken from the tures and fi ttings reduced freshwater cent of our manufacturing locations is
environment, the company implemented consumption for domestic purposes, a signifi cant achievement in our jour-
a systematic approach towards ‘Water whereas the domestic wastewater ney towards resource preservation
Positivity’ to replenish more water generated within the site is treated and we remain committed to turn-
than it consumes at these locations. through the in-house sewage treat- ing all our manufacturing locations
The approach includes initiatives ment plant (STP) and recycled for ‘water positive’ in coming years,” said
such as rainwater use and recharge, gardening through effi cient water Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head
reduction in the use of freshwater, sprinklers as well as a drip-based and Managing Director, ABB India.

‘Plastics Recycling Show India’ to be held in Mumbai

in December

Media Fusion and Crain Com-
munications, a leading global event
organiser, have announced the debut
edition of the ‘Plastics Recycling
Show India’ (PRSI) 2024 slated to
take place in Mumbai from December
4-6, 2024.

Emphasizing the importance of the
event, Mr. Taher Patrawala, Manag-
ing Director, Media Fusion, said “As
we witness a global shift towards sus-
tainable practices, it’s imperative for
nations to address the pressing issue
of plastic pollution. With the Indian
government’s proactive measures, in-
cluding the ban on various single-use
plastic items and the implementation and technology providers in the plas- munications, PRS is recognised for
of Extended Producer Responsibility tics recycling industry. At the confe- its expertise in bringing together the
(EPR) regulations, the stage is set rence that will run alongside, experts plastics recycling value chain on one
for signifi cant strides in plastic waste will address key themes including cir- platform in Europe, the Middle East
management.” cular economy principles, sustainable and South-East Asia.
packaging, regulations, innovations,
The three-day expo and high-level and trends. India’s plastic recycling average
plastics recycling and sustainable of 13% surpasses the global average
packaging conference will unite dele- According to Mr. Matthew Barber, of 9% and of some developed econo-
gates, thought leaders, innovators, Global Events Director, Crain Com- mies that recycle only 4%.

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