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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