Up the creek

Bagmati's rescue

A new dump for proper disposal of Kathmandu's waste

In Court

Trash kings

The mafia's control of garbage business

Back in business

Alang shipbreakers get a new lease of life

Solid wealth

India is churning out construction and demolition debris at an incredible pace. With landfills overflowing and building material becoming scarce, …

The new urban dream

Sweden is successfully moving towards self-sustaining cities where long-term ecological gains rank higher than short-term economics.

The efficient way of looking at waste disposal

Urban waste will cease to be a problem if it is treated as a resource rather than refuse from consumption, which requires disposal.

Of shikaras and slums

The colony that has mushroomed upon the Dal Lake is the only slum on water in Srinagar. A byproduct of the proxy war between India and Pakistan,…

A few good men

Seven months of hard work and sheer dedication has made Pithoragarh free from polythene bags

Survival in a chemical dustbin

Residents sleep with doors and windows shut tight. Dangerous gases are released at night in Dombivli

Shut down!

Forced by the Supreme Court, authorities crack down on industries that pollute the Yamuna river. Over 200 units are sealed; 900 more face closure

Wealth out of waste: The story of Bengaluru's rag pickers

These photos tell how rag collectors clean up the sprawling tech hub and boost recycling

Changing colours

The Goan government echoes environmental concerns in its state budget

GREEN WARRIOR

Ban on plastic bags

AIDS project

Polluter sent packing

Mohan Meakin reopens after three months, but doubts remain

Safe disposal

People's show of strength

Outpouring of resentment against landfill site plan in Tamil Nadu leaves authorities stunned

In Court

What a dump

Agartala has just one dump yard to cater to its 4 lakh residents

South Asia

Plain talk about crap

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