Delhi’s industrial areas are toxic hot spots, finds survey
Many of the 18 hazardous hot spots in the city are in residential areas
Mercury takes the shine off CFLs
Lower watt lamps use more mercury for extra glow, says study
E-waste management: Nokia sets example
Firm addresses extended producer responsibility with take-back scheme for mobile phones; phases out hazardous substances from devices
Non-profits organise conference to draw up a national river charter
Former environment minister, Jairam Ramesh, criticises Modi government for diluting environment regulations
Industry sets the rules to dispose of CFLs safely
Proposes pilot project for collecting, recycling CFLs in three cities
Enforcing e-waste rules a challenge
Loopholes in the rules make it difficult to regulate informal sector dealing in e-waste and bulk consumers of electronic goods