The growth of the eco-enterprise ecosystem
Sunday May 02, 2010 , 1 min Read
The Financial Express places a spotlight on eco-enterprises in India, bringing attention to the growth of organizations that address enviornmental issues and crediting their success to “supportive government policies, maturing clean technologies and growing investor appetite.” The article mentions several enterprises, some well known, and others that are not as talked about:
- Digital Green: using information and communication technology to share agricultural best practices
- Nano Ganesh: wireless, automated irrigation systems for rural areas
- Sustainable Technologies & Environmental Projects: develops environment-friendly technologies to convert waste into value-added products
- Dhama Apparel: aims to “make technology wearable,” using climate control technology for functional apparel
A few other interesting mentions include a student’s solution for wastewater: produce electricity while treating wastewater. Manoj Kumar Mandelia uses biocells to manage these two important issues. The article also talks about PureTech India, a clean technology equipment manufacturer that created a solution for recovering oil.
With a variety of technologies and business models, green tech and sustainable enterprises is definitely an emerging sector to stay engaged with in India.