Day: 17 February 2025

​Rare Earths and Long-Loop Recycling – IDTechEx Covers Critical Material Recovery

Vijay Raman

  As growing numbers of countries identify critical materials within their economies, the ability to recycle them is becoming increasingly important, especially considering both their economic importance and ongoing supply risks. IDTechEx’s report, “Critical Material Recovery 2025-2045: Technologies, Markets, Players” and Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals portfolio, explores the developing technologies enabling this and the sustainability-oriented and economical need for them.   The economic importance and supply risks of critical materials   The criticality of rare earth materials can be defined by their supply risk and the uncertainty of their…

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NORD Drivesystems, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY FOR 2025

Vijay Raman

 The path into a more sustainable future  NORD-CSR.jpg: NORD DRIVESYSTEMS sustainability strategy for 2025 Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSAtNORD DRIVESYSTEMS, our sustainability strategy for 2025 focuses on acting in an environmentally conscious, responsible and integer manner. A cross-divisional team as well as the management and owners are part of the implementation. Besides NORD’s products, it includes four further fields of action.“Our sustainability strategy for 2025 is a promise to our customers, to the public and to ourselves to consequently act in an ecological, economic and socially responsible manner”, emphasizes Carolin von Rönne from the area…

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Sonoco Launches State-of-the-Art Performance Hub in Hyderabad, Strengthening Global IT Capabilities

Vijay Raman

Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco”) (NYSE: SON), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the launch of its cutting-edge Performance Hub in Hyderabad, India. This multi-million-dollar facility is a key milestone in Sonoco's commitment to innovation and digital transformation, aimed at enhancing its technology leadership and creating meaningful opportunities for India’s vibrant talent pool.   The cutting-edge facility, with an investment of up to $10 million in the first phase of this strategic initiative, positions Hyderabad at the heart of Sonoco’s global strategy, leveraging the city’s growing technology ecosystem…

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RSWM Limited unveils its Panchtatva-Inspired Sustainable Textile Innovations at Bharat Tex 2025

Vijay Raman

§  The Panchtatvainitiative was appreciated by Shri. Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India and the launch ceremony was graced bySmt. Roop Rashi Mahapatra, Textile Commissioner, Government of Indiaspotlighting unique yarns,mélange, knitted fabrics, and denim collections inspired by Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Space, the five elements behind RSWM's textile innovations. §  RSWM also showcased its Spring Summer Collections 2026, including EcoFusion (LNJ Knits), Intelligent Simplicity (Melange Yarns), and Evolve (LNJ Denim). RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, proudly unveiled its Panchtatva-inspired textile…

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SECL to spend ₹170 crore for health, education and skills in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

Vijay Raman

The South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has recently approved Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects amounting to ₹170 crores. These initiatives aim to enhance health, education, and skill development in the coalfield regions of Chhattisgarh (CG) and Madhya Pradesh (MP).   Such investments are crucial in areas heavily impacted by mining activities, as they contribute to the overall development and well-being of local communities. By focusing on health, education, and skill development, SECL’s projects can improve living standards, provide better educational opportunities, and equip the local workforce with necessary skills for…

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