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KERALA ROLLS OUT ECO-FRIENDLY
BIO-BOTTLES FOR

PACKAGED DRINKING WATER

he Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure
Development Corporation Ltd
(KIIDC), the largest producer
of packaged drinking water
Tin the government sector, has
announced the launch of bio-bottles made from
starch derived from renewable resources like
corn and sugarcane. These innovative bottles,
which closely resemble traditional plastic
bottles, are transparent and designed to be fully
biodegradable.
The biodegradable packaging, including the
bottle cap and label, is set to decompose within
six months when exposed to soil, offering
a significant environmental advantage over
conventional plastic. If incinerated, the bio-
bottles will not contribute to environmental
pollution, further enhancing their appeal as a
greener alternative to plastic.
KIIDC has partnered with Kochi-based start-
up 8 Specialists to develop and supply the raw
materials for the production of these bio-bottles,
which will use bio-foam technology provided by
the start-up.

LUCKNOW GOES GREEN:
150 ELECTRIC VEHICLES BOOST

WASTE COLLECTION

o enhance cleanliness and improve
waste management in Lucknow
city, Urban Developments Minister
A K Sharma flagged off 150
Telectric garbage collection vehicles.
This initiative aims to streamline door-to-door
waste collection in Zones 2, 5, and 8, while also
providing employment opportunities to around
5,000 individuals, including men and women,
directly and indirectly. Sharma highlighted the
impact of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, emphasizing
that cleanliness is a shared responsibility of all
citizens. He further stated that municipal bodies
are now competing to make cities cleaner and
greener, with Lucknow setting an example for
others to follow.

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