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GreenwashingAugust 1, 2026

FSSAI Is Deleting “100%” and “Natural” From Food Labels. Green Claims Use the Same Words.

FSSAI has spent months stripping words like 100%, natural and healthy off Indian food packaging. The reasoning it is using applies almost word for word to sustainability claims.

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GreenwashingJuly 29, 2026

We Asked Indian Marketers How They Verify Green Claims. 15% Said They Don't.

Our survey of Indian marketing professionals found that around a third of sustainability claims reach the public without any independent check. The interesting part is why — it is far more often process than intent.

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Circular EconomyJune 25, 2026

From Beach Clean-Ups to Supply Chains: Commercialising Ocean-Bound Plastic

Corporate beach clean-ups are great for CSR, but true marine circularity requires integrating ocean-bound plastics into viable, scalable supply chains.

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GreenwashingJune 10, 2026

The 'Ocean-Friendly' Trap: Navigating Greenwashing in Marine Claims

As consumer awareness of marine pollution grows, the 'ocean-friendly' label is being widely abused. How brands can verify their marine circularity claims to avoid regulatory backlash.

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Climate FinanceMay 20, 2026

Financing the Blue Economy: Why Marine Conservation Needs Venture Capital

The 'Blue Economy' represents a multi-trillion dollar opportunity, but marine tech startups struggle for funding. Why investors must look to the oceans.

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Scale-Up StrategyMay 05, 2026

The Biomaterial Frontier: Scaling Seaweed and Marine Alternatives to Plastic

Seaweed-based packaging is hailed as the ultimate solution to plastic waste. But how do we scale it from niche pilot projects to global FMCG supply chains?

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Scale-Up StrategyMay 28, 2026

Crossing the Valley of Death: Commercialising Circular Economy Solutions in India

Many sustainable startups fail not because their technology is flawed, but because they cannot secure offtake agreements. Here is how to cross the commercialisation gap.

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Market AccessMay 10, 2026

The ESG Passport: Navigating Cross-Border Market Entry for Climate Tech

Expanding climate solutions across the India-UK-EU corridor requires more than a good product. It requires navigating a labyrinth of ESG compliance and regulatory standards.

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Climate FinanceOctober 12, 2025

The Alpha in Authenticity: Why Greenwashing Kills Valuation

Investors are no longer just looking at returns; they are looking at risk. Misleading environmental claims are becoming a primary liability in climate funding rounds.

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Brand StrategySeptember 28, 2025

Brand Strategy in the Age of the Cynical Consumer

How to build a narrative that survives the scrutiny of Gen Z. It's not about being perfect; it's about being transparent about your imperfections.

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Sustainable MediaJuly 30, 2026

Sustainable Media Planning in India: How Cutting Carbon Cuts Wasted Spend

Every rupee is being asked to justify itself. The inventory inflating your campaign's carbon footprint is usually the same inventory that was never going to perform.

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Climate FundingAugust 30, 2025

Decoding the India-UK Climate Corridor

Analyzing the flow of capital and compliance between two major economies. How Prvaah is bridging the gap for MSMEs.

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Climate CommunicationAugust 10, 2025

From Storytelling to Storydoing

Moving beyond 'raising awareness'. How effective climate communication drives measurable behavioral change in the global south.

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Sustainable MarketingJuly 22, 2025

The Circular Economy Playbook for Fashion

A practical guide to shifting from linear extraction to circular value creation without alienating your core customer base.

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