Business

EcoEx and IIT Goa Sign MoU to Drive Sustainability and Circular Economy Initiatives


EcoEx has partnered with IIT Goa through a strategic MoU to advance research, innovation, and training focused on sustainability, circular economy, and environmental compliance.

Human Interest

Mapusa Moves Closer to Net-Zero Plastic Goal with Second Dry Waste Collection Centre


Mapusa strengthens its waste management efforts with the launch of a second Dry Waste Collection Centre under the Plastics Lighthouse Project, aiming for a net-zero plastic future.

Finance

Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Raises Industry and Consumer Concerns Over Higher Costs, Waste Responsibility and Regulatory Burden


Industry stakeholders have raised concerns over the Goa Governmentโ€™s proposed Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), scheduled to roll out from April 1, 2026, warning that it could increase packaged food costs, duplicate waste management responsibilities for citizens, and create regulatory overload across the FMCG supply chain

Social

Navelim Leads the Way in Sustainability with Successful E-Waste Collection Drive


The Lions Club of Navelim, under the leadership of MJF Lion Joseph Dโ€™Costa, District Coordinator for E-waste Collection Awareness, organised a highly successful e-waste collection drive at Rosary Church, Navelim. The initiative saw overwhelming participation from parishioners, collecting large quantities of discarded electronics responsibly for recycling through a government-approved waste agency.

Events in Goa

MRAI Sustainable Steel Conference 2025 Opens in Goa with a Strong Call for Green Transition in Indiaโ€™s Steel Sector


The MRAI Sustainable Steel Conference 2025 (MSSC 2025) commenced in Goa with a resounding call for a green and circular transition in Indiaโ€™s steel industry. Organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) with support from the Ministry of Steel and NISST, the event gathered over 300 delegates to chart Indiaโ€™s low-carbon steelmaking roadmap under the theme โ€œGreen Steel and Sustainable Growth.โ€