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We all have those old phones or laptops collecting dust in our homes, but why? The average person replaces their mobile phone every 2-3 years, but what do they do with their old phones? Although consumers are updating their tech on a continual basis, which generates more than 50m tonnes of e-waste globally, only 20%...

Till date, specially abled people or persons with disabilities (PwD) face discrimination, be it in education, in the job sector or any other field. Accepting them with their limitations is a goal which is not yet completely reached, even though efforts are on and thankfully awareness is increasing. What are companies doing to benefit...

On the International Day of the Girl Child, The CSR Journal presents a very unique and inspiring tale of an eye hospital which is transforming lives of girls coming from marginalized families in rural Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The ‘Football to eyeball’ program at Bihar’s Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital has been a game-changer for...

Piramal Enterprises Limited (PEL) is one of the large listed companies in India, with a presence in Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services. Within Pharma, the Company offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through end-to-end manufacturing capabilities across 15 global facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. Apart from its business operations,...

Isolation, loneliness, disconnection, depression, suicide, anger, anxiety are issues which have taken a front seat especially in the last few years when our country was busy fighting the Covid – 19 pandemic along with the rest of the world. Where do we stand now? How do we deal with these? Why should we seek help...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis for mental health, fueling short- and long-term stresses and undermining the mental health of millions. Estimates put the rise in both anxiety and depressive disorders at more than 25% during the first year of the pandemic, according to the World Health Organisation. At the same time,...

World Cotton Day is observed across the globe on the 7th of October every year. On this day, Dubai-based noted plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr Vikas Kumar Verma opens up to The CSR Journal talking about the health benefits of wearing cotton clothes, benefits of using cotton bedsheets and pillow covers at home and...

According to studies, reading for pleasure helps reduce stress by fostering relaxation and enjoyment. Additionally, it also aids the brain and improves the cognitive development of an individual. Reading for pleasure can also help with concentration, vocabulary, reading and writing abilities, and working memory. Let’s READ Initiative Social Impact Organisation United Way Mumbai’s nationwide initiative –...

Every year, World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on the 6th of October. What is cerebral palsy? Is it curable? How children with cerebral palsy are different from others? What are the social, physical and emotional problems people with cerebral palsy have to face every day? Manjusha Singh, special educator and in-charge, Cerebral Palsy...

According to the Ukrainian government, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has cost the environment 36 billion euros in damage. Ruslan Strilets, the environment minister for Ukraine, stated during a session at the European Union Parliament in Strasbourg, France, that the cost of war-related air pollution is close to 25 billion euros, while the cost of...

World Animal Welfare Day is celebrated globally every year on the 4th of October with an aim to spread awareness about welfare standards of animals everywhere, in order to make the world a better place for all animals. We live in a world where cruelty towards animals is rampant. However, there are a few...

Levi Strauss & Co. has released a new slate of sustainability goals as part of its newly published 2021 Sustainability report, demonstrating its commitment to a holistic definition of sustainability and progress across its key pillars of climate, consumption and community. The 16 goals cover focus areas including greenhouse gas emissions, water stewardship, circular...