Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – International Relations
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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Australia’s national science agency (CSIRO) kick started the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021.
Goal: To enable talented innovative students and start-ups from Australia and India to address common national issues through innovative technology solutions
Key themes for the hackathon:
Innovation in packaging reducing packaging waste
Innovation in food supply chains avoiding waste
Creating opportunities for plastic waste reduction
Recycling critical energy metals and e-waste
Do you know?
A ‘circular economy’ model employs waste management and focuses on reusing, recycling and responsible manufacture.
It can support the development of new industries and jobs, reducing emissions and increasing efficient use of natural resources.
