State of Environment in Figures 2024 on municipal solid waste in India

At least 12 states and Union Territories process less than half of the municipal solid waste they generate daily

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 29, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal  

Can microbial methane oxidation systems control emissions from Indian dumpsites?

Innovative use of biocovers, which utilise fine fraction from landfill mining, presents a compelling model for methane control in Estonia

Waste management: Survey in Bhopal, one of India’s cleanest cities, highlights gaps, identifies areas of improvement

Government negligence, irregular sanitation work and poor consumption habits emerged as key problem areas

Gurugram does it right: Dedicated portal to register and manage bulk waste generators 

The MCG initiative is truly unique & has potential to inspire other Indian cities to adopt similar measures, benefiting from its citizen-…

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 26, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal  

After fire outbreaks, Ghazipur landfill has a new concern — research finds its layers are heating up

These elevated temperatures in dumpsite can alter gas composition, worsen odours and leachate seeps

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 21, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

What the Kumbh left behind: 100 tonnes waste a day

Unscientific dumping affects agriculture in nearby villagers, leads to infections

The chef’s orders

RESTAURANT>> WASTE ÔÇó Australia

Fresh evidence

US biosolids regulations outdated

‘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

News Snippets

Integral role of women in waste management

Having gender inclusion into waste management policymaking can lead to more comprehensive and inclusive solutions

World Environment Day in numbers: Waste

Filth as art

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Package solutions

It's time to put tetrapaks to good use: recycle them into boards

Plastic purge

Fire in Mundka scrap market

May be good news for landlords who now have metro connection

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

Stringent step

Costly garbage

Cinderella's carriage

Biodegradable plastic car parts can be made from miscanthus grass

Trash kings

The mafia's control of garbage business

Factory sludge nurtures fodder