Projects

Ongoing Projects

The Green School Project 2.0: Empowering Education for a Greener Tomorrow

September 2, 2025
| Energy Efficiency
| Water
| Waste
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy
| Climate Change

The Green School project 2.0 is a pioneering collaboration between the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and TERI. This initiative aims to foster critical thinking, interdisciplinary learnings, and a profound understanding of environment conservation values amongst the students studying in schools operating in Tata Steel operational areas.

Waste Characterization, Sampling and BMP analysis of MSW feedstock at the city of Salem, Coimbatore and Madurai in Tamil Nadu

May 3, 2025
| Waste

Refex Green Power Limited engaged TERI to conduct a comprehensive waste characterization study, including physical and chemical analysis and BMP assessment of municipal solid waste (MSW) across three major cities in Tamil Nadu- Salem, Coimbatore, and Madurai. The study was undertaken to evaluate the suitability of MSW as feedstock for compressed biogas (CBG) plant installation and to support the development of sustainable waste-to-energy solutions.

Sampling, Characterization, and BMP Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste from Rajkot and Ahmedabad City Municipal Corporations for CBG Plant Installation

November 15, 2024
| Cities
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Waste
| Energy

Project Overview: Waste Characterization and Biomethanation Potential of MSW in Ahmedabad and Rajkot

Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) partnered with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). The study focused on the physical and chemical characterization of waste, alongside the evaluation of its biomethanation potential.

The analysis involved MSW samples collected from critical hubs in Gujarat:

Skill Development and Awareness Programmes

January 8, 2024
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Climate Change
| Energy
| Transport
| Energy Efficiency
| Waste
| Resource Efficiency & Governance
| Environment

TERI Knowledge Resource Centre (TERI KRC), is committed to fostering sustainable development and empowering individuals through innovative skill development and entrepreneurship programs. Over the years, we have conducted several residential skill development and online entrepreneurship development training programs, focusing on solar energy and waste management.

Impactful Training Programs:

Residential Skill Development Programs

State of Waste Management Report

October 4, 2023
| Waste

TERI in partnership with The Incubation Network and Be Waste Wise (BWW) developed the State of Waste Management Report outlining current waste management practices carried out by selected cities and also puts forward the best practices undertaken by other cities in the country. The report provides recommendations to city governments for effective municipal solid waste at the city level and also includes a gap analysis from the discussions held through the workshop and public sessions held as a part of the initiative.

E-Learning Platform

October 3, 2023
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Climate Change
| Microbes
| Transport
| Cities
| Energy Efficiency
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Water
| Buildings
| Energy Access
| Land
| Forest & Biodiversity
| Waste
| Air
| Resource Efficiency & Governance
| Environment and Public Health
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy

TERI is committed to offering expert training across various research fields to enhance the skills of both professionals and students. These courses aim to provide individuals eager to expand their knowledge and competencies in the sector with access to cutting-edge information.

India-Australia Research Collaboration on reducing Plastic Waste

August 17, 2023
| Waste
| Resources & Sustainable Development

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIRO) under Govt. of Australia has partnered with five other organizations (ISF-UTS, UNSW, CSIR-NEERI, DA and TERI) to prepare a roadmap for managing and reducing plastic waste in India. The document is extremely holistic and provides information on the entire plastic scenario in India currently.

Preparing End-of-Life Disposal Protocol for Woven Jute / Polypropylene Bags

August 9, 2023
| Waste
| Resources & Sustainable Development

Transitioning to alternative sustainable materials can help mitigate the carbon intensity associated with plastic production and its impact on climate change. In this regard, the use of jute for packaging plays an important role from sustainability perspective due to its renewable nature, biodegradability, low carbon footprint, positive impact on soil health, reduced water consumption, versatility, and economic significance. By choosing jute products over synthetic alternatives, individuals and industries can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Strengthening Municipal Staff for Cleaner and Greener Lucknow: TERI's Innovative Training Program on Mechanical Road Sweeper Audit System under CAP India Project

August 7, 2023
| Waste
| Air

Under the banner of CAP India Project, the Director of Environment and TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute), in collaboration with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, successfully organized a groundbreaking training program on the Mechanical Road Sweeper (MRS) based audit system. This initiative, held on 19th June 2023 to 22nd June 2023 at the prestigious Taj Hotel Lucknow, aimed to equip Nagar Nigam staff with the necessary skills to revolutionize road sweeping and combat air pollution in the city.