Why plastic piling in oceans post COVID-19 needs urgent attention
At least 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year globally, 40% of which is single-use plastic
Reuse of treated wastewater: Faecal coliform is a challenge in Delhi
Around 75% of sewage treatment plants managed by the Delhi Jal Board are failing to effectively treat faecal coliform
No place for toxins in circular economy
Plastic materials containing toxic chemicals should not be recycled; they should be phased out
World Environment Day : How trees can purify wastewater and provide economic benefits
The pollutants in wastewater act as nutrients for the trees and plants and also help yield higher fuel wood biomass
Plastic recycling is failing — here’s how the world must respond
Retailers must make it easier for customers to refill containers
Recycling solar panels needs boost from Indian policymakers
Only around 10% of photovoltaic waste gets recylced globally while the rest ends up in landfills
Second-generation bioethanol: It is time to launch it headlong
Reactive pipeline technology could be a game changer for bioethanol production; it can reduce crude oil imports and bolster India’s energy …
City water plans: How to get more data smart
Designing tools and resources to help decision makers gather and analyse data cost-effectively may allow cities to generate sound water plans
Zero waste systems can create thousands of jobs across world: Study
Reuse creates over 200 times as many jobs as landfills and incinerators; recycling around 70 times more
India among the 12 countries responsible for 52% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report
Plastics not designed for circular use must be phased out, report notes
Stockholm+50: How do we prepare for the next half century
When we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Stockholm conference, we need to discuss consumption and production in a globalised world
A holistic water management system in urban areas for a sustainable future
An integrated approach can bring healthy coordination between all stakeholders
Battery recycling is essential for India’s critical minerals security
India needs benchmarked practice of collection, segregation, testing for second-use potential, disassembly & recycling to make most of spent …
The real Johannesburg: 6 powerful photos from a gritty new book on the city
The book is an ethnographic portrait of one of Africa’s most vibrant and intriguing cities
How about climate-neutral plastic? New research suggests that may be possible
The model hinged on the principle of circular economy can be achieved by using three simple technologies that already exist
Why a tux, rent a wardrobe: The Gen Z play at making fashion sustainable
Those born between 1997 and 2002 are more concerned about perils of waste, environmental damage and overconsumption in fashion industry, finds …
Dismantle with ease: Facility in Ghaziabad offers safe working space for e-waste recyclers
Facility for both informal and formal dismantlers; offering a complete system including tools, equipment and training
Unchecked tyre recycling units wreak environmental havoc
Only 46% of tyre pyrolysis oil units in the country comply with norms
Why restoring water systems should be top priority for Biden administration
Healthy rivers can no longer be separated into the ‘nice-to-have’ column of environmental progress
West Africa’s plastic waste could be fuelling the economy instead of polluting the ocean: Experts
Panchayats to spend Rs 1.42 lakh crore on water and sanitation
Spend 60% grant on water and sanitation: 15th Finance Commission recommends to rural local bodies
Mismanaged solid waste in Tanzania’s Mwanza city is polluting Lake Victoria
Critical for Mwanza to invest in source separation of waste, developing infrastructure for ensuring 100% collection coverage and efficient …
Win against waste colonialism: US group pledges restorative action after taking back ‘harmful’ report
A 2015 report by US-based Ocean Conservancy blamed 5 Asian countries for plastic waste
