RETAIL/FMCG
Linc’s Pentonic Creates Durga Idol Using 13,000 Recycled Plastic Pens
Linc Ltd’s Pentonic brand has unveiled a 5.5-foot Durga installation made from approximately 13,000 pens and an equal number of refills using recycled plastic material at Kolkata’s Tridhara Sammilani, showcasing an unconventional approach to sustainable product design during Durga Puja. Conceived and created by artist Chandra Nath Saha, popularly known as Tilak, the installation transforms […]
CW Bureau
·
Oct 12, 2026
GENERAL
Thane Expands Maha r-PET Abhiyaan With New PET Collection Centre
Thane Municipal Corporation and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the bottling arm of The Coca-Cola Company have expanded the Maha r-PET Abhiyaan in Thane with the inauguration of a dedicated PET Collection Centre. The programme also saw the launch of used PET collection bins, a participation certificate and Green Cool Dukaan sticker for retailers, three electric […]
CW Bureau
·
Oct 5, 2026
ECONOMY
From Polythene To Products: How India Is rewriting Its Plastic Story
India’s plastic story is changing, from reducing single-use bags to recovering discarded packaging and converting waste into products such as furniture, pipes and chipboards. The shift has been supported by stricter rules and stronger waste-management systems. The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched on October 2, 2014, strengthened collection, segregation and recovery, while identified single-use plastic items […]
CW Bureau
·
Sep 27, 2026
