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Seattle launches e-cargo bike program for businesses to offer eco-friendly deliveries

 Seattle businesses now have a new, sustainable option for deliveries, with the launch of the Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional delivery vehicles like cars, vans, and trucks. The Seattle City Council paved the way for this program in September 2025 by passing …

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Women employees in Karnataka to get one paid menstrual leave day every month

The Congress-led government in Karnataka has issued an official order granting one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women employees working in establishments registered under various labour laws in Karnataka. The Menstrual Leave Policy – 2025, which had received cabinet approval recently under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to support women’s …

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Agricultural Tool Bank inaugurated in Assam’s Margherita to boost farming infrastructure

In a step toward strengthening rural agricultural infrastructure, an Agricultural Tool Bank was inaugurated at Bhittorpowai, Makumkilla in Margherita. The project has been established with the CSR support of North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), Coal India Limited (CIL), Margherita, aimed at providing much-needed mechanised support to the region’s farming community. In a step toward strengthening rural …

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From Forest to Fortune: How IFS Sumit Kumar is Empowering Odisha’s Rural Communities Through a Forest-Based Livelihood Revolution

IFS Kumar empowers forest communities in Dhenkanal through sustainable livelihood models like cashew processing, honey production, and vermicompost, fostering rural entrepreneurship and ecological conservation under the Kapilash brand. Deep in the heart of Odisha’s Dhenkanal Forest Division, a quiet revolution is underway – one that blends forest conservation with rural entrepreneurship, all under the visionary …

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This London startup grabs $1M to eliminate microplastic pollution from nappies and pads

Disposable hygiene products, such as nappies and sanitary pads, are often an overlooked source of microplastic pollution worldwide. London-based startup Planet Smart is addressing this issue with PlanetSorb™, the world’s first naturally biodegradable SAP. This material can absorb more than one litre of liquid per gram without leaving behind microplastics. Today, Planet Smart secured $1 …

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