Green Energy

Dr. Tari Vinaya Satyawan Savitri is currently working as an “External Consultant” at GauEcoGram Agrovikas Producer Company Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, India. She has completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Mumbai. She did under graduation studies in Zoology, M.Sc. in Environmental Science, and a Diploma in Biotechnology (2 years) from the University of Mumbai and B.Ed. from S.N.D.T. University. She has qualified State Level Eligibility Test for Assistant Professorship valid in the states of Maharashtra and Goa, India. She has been awarded the 'Young Scientist Award' from Deccan Environmental Research Organization (DERO). She has attended around 34 conferences/ workshops/ webinars/ faculty development programme. She has published more than 22 research items in reputed journals, Magazines/e-Newsletters, and conferences. She is an Associate Researcher at the Australian Centre for Sustainable Development, Research and Innovation (ACSDRI) and South Asian Institute of Sustainable Development (SAISD), Australia. Also appointed as a Scientific Reviewer and Writer (Part-time) at ‘The BrainAura’, a United Kingdom-based organization. Her current research interests are Environmental economics, sustainable crop protection practices, botanical pesticide formulations & Environmental pollution. She has also engaged as a reviewer for various reputed journals. She has co-authored book chapters with several reputed publishers. She is a certified mentor on 'Expertrons’, for guiding students and professionals on their career paths. She has collaborated with abroad countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia, Australia, etc.

The critical concentration of botanical insecticide formulated by using Strychnous nux vomica leaf extract and neem oil proved to be effective against mango leafhopper. The cost-benefit analysis was carried out for both botanical insecticide and its competitive chemical insecticides i.e. Imidacloprid. The Strychnos nux-vomica is a very common tree in the Konkan region, India. The cost of neem oil is comparatively more than that of other materials. The quantity of ‘Sudasol NMK’ (emulsifier) used in oil to emulsifier ratio i.e. 10:1. Therefore in emulsifier cost is taken into account for further analysis. The cost incurred (INR) for the preparation of 1 liter of botanical insecticide is Rs.8.605/-. Therefore, the cost for the preparation of 500-liter spray water of botanical insecticide is Rs.645/- and the cost for the preparation of 500-liter spray water of Imidacloprid is Rs. 700/-. Though the cost involved is close to each other, botanical insecticide is safe and ecofriendly. Labor cost is more in the case of botanical insecticide i.e. Rs. 7600/- and that of Imidacloprid is Rs. 6000/- for all six sprays. The extra labor cost is due to the collection of Strychnos nux-vomica leaves and the preparation of bioinsecticide in the backyard. However, the total cost for spraying of botanical insecticide is Rs. 34,690/- and that of Imidacloprid is Rs. 35,400/-. Eventually, the difference in both is 710/- for all six sprays per acre area. The unsprayed orchard was considered as a control for further economic analysis. Other cost per acre (INR) for control was comparatively less because hiring charges for spray pump, fuel and manpower was excluded. The net benefit /acre was calculated by subtracting the total cost of orchard management from the total income. The benefit of sprays over the control was obtained by subtracting the income of control from that of the sprayed orchard. Lastly, the cost-benefit ratio (CBR) was calculated by subtracting the income of control from the net income of each sprayed orchard /acre. The cost-benefit ratio for the botanical

insecticide is comparatively high i.e. 1:1.83 to that of Imidacloprid is 1:1.25. Therefore, the feasibility of the botanical insecticide was confirmed.

Dr. Simon J.D. Schillebeeckx is Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the Singapore Management University. Prior to joining SMU, Simon obtained a PhD in Management from Imperial College London, worked in sustainable innovation consulting, and read Corporate Social Responsibility (MA, Nottingham University) and Commercial Engineering (BSc & MSc, Catholic University of Leuven). Simon’s research focuses on the intersection of digitization and sustainability. In addition, Simon co-founded the Global Mangrove Trust (GMT), a non-profit that uses blockchain and remote sensing to support mangrove reforestation and Handprint, a fast-scaling venture on a mission to integrate positive impact in every business transaction

After over thirty years of corporate sustainability, the recent IPCC report (Aug-21) provided another painful reminder that reducing the negative externalities associated with corporate business processes is insufficient to protect the ecosystems that sustain human civilization. Moreover, the dogmatic equation of sustainbility with the “reduce, reuse, recycle” hierarchy de facto excludes organizations that are not active in the making, moving, or mining of things from taking meaningful action. Yet, service companies, financial institutions, governmental organizations, tech companies, SMEs, and platforms are often flush with cash, are increasingly asked by consumers and investors about their environmental credentials but lack clear pathways to reduce their impact within organizational boundaries. This means that over 75% of employees in the USA and Europe work for firms that have no real way of contributing to sustainability. Given that we need to triple our collectve investment in the restoration of nature by 2030, regeneration offers a valuable approach to sustainability for these companies. But while old school sustainability creates value by reducing operational costs and boosting efficiency, investments in regeneration will need to create value by enhancing customer willingness to pay, loyalty, reputation, employee satisfaction, and institutional goodwill. I investigate the role of digital technologies in the creation of common pool resources and public goods while capturing private value. I proffer that economies of information, value exchange, and collective action, enabled by digital technologies like AI, blockchain, IOT, and sensors can address Hardin’s Tragedy of the Commons and discuss various business models that operationalize regenerative integrations.

Dan Cudjoe has completed his PhD from Beijing University of Technology and postdoctoral studies from Center for Energy & Environmental Policy Research, Beijing Institutute of Technology. He is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology. He is the winner of the International Young Scientists Fund by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published more than 10 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute. 

Globally, the production of vast volumes of municipal solid waste impacts public health and the climate. Greening the solid waste sector could contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, this study assessed how the potential electricity and environmental benefits of recycling paper and plastic wastes could contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. The study used the formulation of model equations methods to estimate the electricity consumption, diesel consumption, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saved due to recycling. The key findings show that the 132,443.94 toe/day of electricity saved globally in 2012 soared to 182,385.18 toe/day in 2025. In 2012 and 2025, an average of 63.6% of electricity was saved. Globally, recycling saved a record of 1,380,721,68 ktons CO2eq/day of GHG emissions in 2012 and 1,901,349,13 ktons CO2eq/day in 2025. It was further realized that the overall volume of diesel fuel saved in 2012 grew from 511,146 to 703,887 million Litres/day in 2025, representing a rise of 37.7%.  The sensitivity analysis shows an increase in the waste collection rate, the fraction of paper waste, the fraction of plastic waste, and the recycling rate in 2025 will boost recyclable resources' energy and environmental benefits. The findings of this study could offer scientific guidance for the achievement of the SDGs related to solid waste recycling and management.