Articles & Impact
Stories that bring research, field work, and policy insights from the School of Sustainability to wider audiences.
A Cost Effective Method to Treat Pollutants
Treatment of dye effluents and tannery effluents using advanced processes requires considerable skilled labour and money. These treatment methods are not economically viable in the many dyeing and tanning units that are located in rural India.
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The Right Price
With global climate change, does a firm look towards reducing carbon emissions and pollution at the cost of lower productivity? Is it right to levy more taxes on firms to reduce greenhouse emissions? Does one target economic development or become more eco-friendly?
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Pollution Starts at Home
Did you know that the root cause of plastic pollution comes not from industries, not from businesses, but from our very own homes? How can this be, you may ask. Well, it turns out that our day to day activities such as washing and cleaning, use of personal care products (PCPs), face masks, and other sources are a major cause of plastic pollution.
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Explore sponsored research, consultancy engagements, and patents driving sustainability outcomes across IIT Madras.
Sponsored Projects
Active sustainability projects funded in 2020–21 across departments and centres.
Consultancy Projects
Applied research collaborations with industry and government on sustainability challenges.
Patents Filed
Sustainability-focused patents filed by IIT Madras inventors in 2020.
Patents Granted
Granted intellectual property tackling decarbonization, water, and materials innovation.