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Eco India: Recycle, repair, renew!

October 10, 2024

Chennai's women-led recycling initiative, cash incentives to repair household goods, and solar panel recycling in Germany: Eco India explores innovative solutions to waste management. Can these efforts make a real difference in reducing pollution?

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Eco India is a show dedicated to the amazing Indian subcontinent. It covers compelling themes in Asia and Europe: environment, sustainability, technology and social issues.

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