Why Guwahati is a good bet for a zero - waste challenge
Only a fraction of waste generated in Guwahati is recycled; the remaining ends up at dumpsites or is littered around
World Environment Day 2023: Access to reusable menstrual products crucial in addressing pollution, health hazards
Some studies suggest that around 12.3 billion sanitary pads end up in landfills in India annually
Recommendations on solid waste management: How govt action falls short
The standing committee on urban development made 37 recommendations, 14 of which were accepted by the Union government
Menstrual hygiene in urban spaces: Willingness to shift to environmentally safer sanitary products
Shifting to alternate products and / or sustainable management of sanitary waste is the need of the hour