Plastic overshoot day report 2024
Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day
Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day
COIMBATORE: The city municipal corporation is finally gearing up to take stern action against the manufacturers of plastic polythene bags below the permissible 40 micron size almost six months after it
Despite a ban on polythene shopping bags, they are being traded and used throughout the country due to lack of government initiatives to promote jute bags as an alternative. Experts alleged the government
Every year plastic waste costs marine ecosystems $13 billion in damages, says a report released recently by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The estimated 10-20 million tonnes of plastic
To pressure the State government to ban the manufacture and use of plastic covers less than 40 microns, members of Malleswaram Swabhimanaa Initiative (MSI) have launched an online campaign. The campaign
BHOPAL: National Green Tribunal (NGT) central zone bench has issued notices to Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan for failure to submit compliance report on implementation of plastic waste management in an on-going
The European Commission has today (2 July) unveiled a revamped package of waste and recycling targets to accelerate Europe's transition to a circular economy. The 'Circular Economy Package' requires
The 2014 Year Book shows how scientific endeavour and policy actions have led to innovative solutions and vital advancements. Yet these are frequently outpaced by overall economic growth. For example,
The government will streamline entry of visitors and local people into the Saundarbans for protecting its bio-diversity, especially the endangered Royal Bengal Tigers. Environment and forest ministry
Zero Waste Scotland has launched a Carrier Bag Commitment scheme which will see retailers across the country donate proceeds from the 5p carrier bag charge to charitable causes. Launched yesterday
Plastic junk is floating widely on the world's oceans, but there's less of it than expected, a study says. Such ocean pollution has drawn attention in recent years because of its potential harm to fish