Ashoka Reflections_FEBRUARY 2024
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In Focus
Ashoka University's Living Lab:
LiveGreen@Ashoka Leading the
Way in Circular Economy
Innovations
Ashoka Reflections | Page 08
Rajni Kaushik
Assistant Director- Sustainability | Ashoka University
Lead | LiveGreen@Ashoka Initiative
The initiative empowers the Ashoka community to adopt green
technologies, implement behavioural changes, and actively participate
in operational interventions that promote sustainability
In the global pursuit of sustainability, academic institutions are transforming profoundly—redefining their role
as dynamic hubs of innovation. The imperative for circular economy innovations is underscored by the Ellen
MacArthur Foundation's report, presenting compelling scientific data that accentuates the pressing need for
change on a global scale. The report highlights that transitioning to a circular economy by 2030 can yield a net
economic benefit of $4.5 trillion and promises substantial reductions in carbon emissions and waste. In this
landscape of urgency, academic institutions, with their wealth of resources and diverse communities, are
positioned to become living labs for sustainability initiatives. Ashoka University stands at the forefront of this
movement with LiveGreen@Ashoka—a university-wide sustainability endeavour led by students and staff. It is
a tangible manifestation of the university's commitment to transforming its campus into a living lab for
circular economy innovations and sustainable practices, serving as a model for other academic institutions.
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