Plastic waste
Petrochemical companies, their % share in total production and their capacities
Simply Put: Cow and its national food
Take waste out of water
We cannot manage our rivers sustainably unless we fix our waste management system
As told to Parliament (December 20, 2021): 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2019-20
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Plastic-free planet: Like-minded group of countries demand changes to zero draft
First day did not progress to contact group discussions
India’s ban on select single-use plastic items: A start but still a long way from blanket ban
Several items that fall within Centre's definition of single-use plastic not included
United Nations Environment Assembly 5.2: Five aspects of plastic pollution that needs focus
The 5th meeting of UNEA will be held February 28, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Plastic-free planet: No consensus on intersessional work on INC-3 last day
The negotiators have until the end of 2024 to strike a deal to control plastics, which produce an estimated 400 million tonnes of waste every year
DTE Coverage: INC-3 meeting in Nairobi
Meeting to formulate a global treaty against plastic pollution is a half step forward
India is adopting advanced sewage wastewater treatment tech, but must choose those that best meet local needs
Blindly embracing the new technologies might not be wise or provide the desired outcome
DTE Call For Action: How to combat the threat of marine litter
We can protect the marine ecosystem if we know the extent and sources of marine litter
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 15, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Plastic recycling is failing — here’s how the world must respond
Retailers must make it easier for customers to refill containers
Simply put: Delhi Master's Plan
What is the status of dumpsite remediation across India
Total of 13 states and three UTs are lagging behind the target
Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
Over 70 big consumer brands also appeal to reduce plastic production in joint statement
Indian landfills — a source of microplastics?
Two studies present evidence of microplastics in Indian dumpsites, which can pose a serious impact on the surrounding environment
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Many Indian cities, rural areas are still struggling to manage sanitary waste
There is an urgent need to explore other ways of managing sanitary waste
Simply Put: Ghazipur, Delhi’s very own volcano
Simply Put: Manual scavenger who?
West Africa’s plastic waste could be fuelling the economy instead of polluting the ocean: Experts
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 8, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Plastic-free planet: Third session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee begins in Nairobi
Global Coalition for Plastics Sustainability announced; India submits pre-meeting written statement for first time
Nuclear waste management: Is Finland’s Onkalo facility safe?
The facility, set to begin operation in 2024, isn't based on a foolproof concept
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 18, 2024)