Indo-Danish Plastic Innovation Network Hosts Round-Table on Sustainability

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India's first green fellowship is now accepting applications.

The Mashaal's Green Fellowship will focus on a range of critical areas, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, development of energy storage solutions, sustainable mobility, waste-to-energy technologies, air pollution mitigation, water security, and healthcare innovations, per a press release.

It's a joint effort by the Indian government and the Denmark-based Indo-Danish Plastic Innovation Network.

"By bringing together key players from the plastic value chain, the session inspired co-creation of commercially viable solutions that not only minimize plastic waste but also promote sustainable production practices," says the press release.

"The Mashaal's Green Fellowship will focus on a range of critical areas, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, development of energy storage solutions, sustainable mobility, waste-to-energy technologies, air pollution mitigation, water security, and healthcare innovations."

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