Study identifies 15 e-waste processing hotspots in Delhi operating without safeguards
That they can operate with such impunity highlights the failure of the system, it says
Swachh Survekshan 2022: Gurugram improves rank but long way to go for effective waste management
Most management efforts concentrated in city's newer sectors, while Old Gurugram struggles to keep pace
E-fasting can minimise e-waste
Turning off notifications, turning our phone off while working and setting limits for the amount of time we spend on technology on a daily basis …
This International E-Waste Day, give your used electronic devices for recycling, urges non-profit
Give used electronic devices forv recycling , says international non-profit even as weight of e-waste generated this year surpasses that of China&…
In Odisha, a paradigm shift towards decentralised waste management
The success of the operation in Odisha has demonstrated that a decentralised system is the best way to manage waste
Fly ash breach incidents on the rise amid proposal on deadline extension: CSE
Though fly ash breach incidents have become more frequent in recent years, the deadline for legacy ash utilisation is being considered for …
Addressing resource efficiency in construction sector: How Jaipur sets an example
Rising population, rapid urbanisation can lead to more than two-fold rise in material consumption by 2030; it is imperative, therefore, to …
50% of plastic packaging to be recycled by 2025: European Council
According to new rules adopted for waste management and recycling by the European Council, all member states must recycle 50% plastic packaging …
Plastic-eating bacteria won't check plastic waste, reducing our consumption will
New discoveries and improvements of plastic eating bacteria notwithstanding, humans cannot ignore their consumption choices
A law for waste pickers
Waste pickers recycle almost 20 per cent of India's wastes. Yet they are unrecognised, face discrimination and are not entitled to government schemes
Is India prepared to manage its burgeoning medical waste challenge?
Multiple shortcomings in the system and a gap between waste generation and treatment exist
Why dumping plastic waste in landfills is a much bigger issue
Potential routes for plastic losses from landfills involve environmental mechanisms like wind, flooding, leaching and runoffs
Rwanda launches plan for next 14 years with focus on circular economy
The plan needs $211.2 million to manage waste and adopt clean production technologies
North America discarded over 5 billion kg of industrial waste in 2018 and most of it went to landfills
New study looks into waste disposal by 24,000 facilities in Canada, Mexico and the United States
Why Ghaziabad’s waste management is in the dumps
The city is still grappling with source segregation, door-to-door collection, waste treatment and processing and on-site organic waste management
Sri Lanka is not anybody’s dumping ground
In a major win, the country's Court of Appeals recently ordered the repatriation of hazardous waste imported from the UK
NGT’s Rs 3,800 crore fine on Telangana is the biggest one yet over waste disposal
West Bengal government was fined Rs 3,000 crore in September 2022
Ghazipur, Delhi: Just why has this landfill been simmering for so long
The reality is that all kinds of waste is being dumped at landfill sites since the system of segregation and recycling is not in place. This …
E-waste is not waste, but treasure
There is 100 times more gold in a tonne of smart phones than in a tonne of gold ore itself! But the precious metal is virtually thrown away …
Digitalising waste management can make Indian cities & towns cleaner, more sustainable
Digital tools in waste management will help cities identify recycling trends of different dry waste categories, among other things
GOBAR-Dhan: Scheme announced in budget a welcome step, but challenges ahead
Biogas can be purified and upgraded up to 98 per cent of purity to make it suitable to be used as a green fuel for transportation or filling of …
Why we need national standards for using fine-soil-like material recovered from legacy waste dumpsites in India
Fine soil-like materials recovered from legacy dumpsites may contain contaminants and should thus be tested before used in any application
‘Unscientific’ disposal, treatment of waste behind massive fire at Ghazipur landfill, say experts
Toxins from the fire will spread into adjoining habitations and public spaces
Cleanest Cities of India: Bhopal reclaimed 37 acres of wasteland by clearing legacy waste
Bhopal's municipal corporation is now planning to commercially use this reclaimed land
COVID-19 & children: Unmasking the reality