CSIR-IICT and Re Sustainability team up to tackle plastic recycling, aim for measurable impact
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Why in news
CSIR-IICT and Re Sustainability signed an MoU to develop technologies for plastic recycling and carbon capture to promote a circular economy.
Background
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) partnered with Re Sustainability Limited. The collaboration focuses on plastic recycling, resource recovery, and carbon capture technologies.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCSIR-IICT: A premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
- S&TCarbon Capture: Technology to capture CO2 emissions from industrial sources to reduce greenhouse gas impact.
- FactRe Sustainability Limited has over three decades of experience in waste management and circular economy solutions.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how public-private partnerships in waste management and circular economy technologies can contribute to India's net-zero goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- technological innovation
- circular economy model
- public-private partnership (PPP) benefits
Keywords: Circular Economy · Carbon Capture · Waste Management · Sustainable Development · Public-Private Partnership
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