IISc Converts Waste Milk Pouches into Engineering Plastic
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a breakthrough recycling technology that converts discarded multilayer milk pouches into high-value engineering-grade plastic, offering a sustainable solution to one of India’s most challenging plastic waste streams. Unlike conventional recycling methods that struggle with multilayer packaging, the new process transforms waste milk pouches into…
MCD, NDDB Join Hands for Delhi Bio-CNG Plants
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants that will scientifically process cattle dung from dairies and gaushalas across the national capital, marking a major step towards sustainable dairy waste management and Yamuna rejuvenation. The agreement was…
Banas Dairy to Set Up Bio-CNG Plant in Dhanpur
Banas Dairy has announced plans to establish a Bio-CNG plant in Dhanpur, Gujarat, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable dairy farming and the circular economy. The project will convert organic waste, primarily cattle dung, into compressed biogas (Bio-CNG), while also producing organic manure as a valuable by-product. The initiative is designed to improve waste management, generate…
NDDB Chairman Receives Global Biogas Leadership Award
Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has been honoured with the inaugural “Strategic Leadership in the Global Biogas Sector” award by the World Biogas Association (WBA) during the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2026, held on July 8 at The Vox, NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom. Instituted by the WBA, the…
Dairy Waste Powers World’s First Jet Fuel Pilot
In a major breakthrough for both the dairy and aviation sectors, Circularity Fuels has successfully completed the world’s first end-to-end conversion of raw agricultural biogas into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using dairy farm waste. The six-month pilot, conducted on biogas sourced directly from a California dairy farm manure digester, produced drop-in jet fuel that meets…
Verka Launches Milk Van to Reduce Plastic Waste
In a move aimed at promoting sustainable dairy consumption and reducing plastic waste, Verka has partnered with Punjab Pollution Control Board to launch a milk vending van in Mohali. The initiative enables consumers to purchase fresh milk using their own reusable containers, helping reduce dependence on single-use plastic milk pouches. The milk vending van was…
India-Japan Dairy Ties Expand Into Circular Economy
India and Japan are deepening cooperation in the dairy sector, moving beyond traditional milk production into biogas, clean energy, premium dairy products and circular economy initiatives. A key focus of the partnership is the development of compressed biogas (CBG) projects through dairy cooperatives, which convert cattle dung into clean fuel and organic fertilizers, creating additional…
Amcor Reinvents Dairy Packaging with UniPak
Global packaging leader Amcor has introduced a redesigned UniPak solution for the dairy sector, focusing on lightweighting, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The upgraded 1 kg UniPak container and lid have a combined weight of 31.6g, making it more material-efficient than previous versions while maintaining strength, durability, and line compatibility. The innovation is expected to deliver…
Suzuki unveils second biogas plant in India
Suzuki Motor Corp. has unveiled its second biogas plant in India, located in Bhukhala, Gujarat, marking a significant step in integrating dairy waste into clean energy production. The facility, opened in January, processes around 100 tonnes of cow dung per day and produces approximately 1.5 tonnes of biogas daily, which is converted into methane for…