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
It affects smooth movement of traffic too Heaps of garbage piled up on Meyyanur Road, in front of New Bus Stand, for the last 20 days raises questions about the Salem City’s Municipal Corporation’s claims about maintaining sanitation properly. The garbage, mostly stale non-vegetarian food, waste from eateries, rotten fruits, and plastic waste is dumped along by roadside eateries, thus turning it to a dump yard and a place for dogs to feed on.
New Delhi: Even though the plastic bag ban in Delhi is yet to be formally notified, government agencies have stepped up their drive against it and also issued challans in some cases. The formal notification
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which has taken up solid waste management (SWM) on a war footing, will make segregation of garbage at source a simple process for citizens. As per a new policy, the Palike will clear dry waste only on Sundays. “We will remove foul-smelling kitchen waste every day. Segregated dry waste can be stored by citizens before it is disposed of by our garbage collectors once a week,” said Palike Commissioner Rajneesh Goel.
PANJIM: PWD Minister Sudin Dhawlikar launched a campaign against use of plastic at a function organised by Kundai Panchayat in Ponda taluka recently. On the occasion, Dhawlikar lauded the initiative of Kundai panchayat for launching awareness drive which he said would go a long way in creating mass awareness among the people about plastic and its bad effects on health and environment. Dhawalikar expressed satisfaction over the theme chosen by the Kundai panchayat “Avoid Plastic and Save Village”.
The tourist village of Colva is grappling with the problem of garbage collection and disposal. It’s one of the few coastal villages still facing a ban on multi-dwelling units since the last three years for want of waste disposal mechanism. Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) report filed in the high court in July this year only showed there’s no improvement at the ground level, with the Board recommending further curbs and restrictions on further development, construction in the village until the implementation of the provisions of Rural Garbage Disposal Scheme, 2005.
If the plans of District Collector Vijay Pingale went as stipulated vis-à-vis implementing the ban on plastic disposables of less than 40 micron, October 2, birth day of Mahatma Gandhi would be remembered in Tiruvannamalai for one more reason in the years to come. Since plastic disposables are banned in entire Tiruvannamalai district steps are taken to spread awareness and implement the ban. Awareness rallies were conducted in municipalities and town panchayats. Action is planned against violators though the authorities are aware of intricacies and challenges involved in the implementation.
Segregation of garbage at source into dry waste, wet waste and plastic waste will be made mandatory across Bangalore from October 1. The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Wednesday issued a notification to this effect, and warned that residents who do not implement this rule will be penalised. Responding to the hue and cry raised by many residents’ welfare associations, NGOs and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), the BBMP finally came out with a nine-point “Action Plan” to deal with the 4,500 tonnes of waste generated in Bangalore daily.
How To Dispose Of Wet Waste, Store Food Safely, Pack Food At Takeaways? New Delhi: They might be a nuisance for the environment but plastic bags have undoubtedly been of great service. One would think
Taking a giant leap forward towards protecting the environment, the Delhi Government has imposed a blanket ban on manufacture, sale, storage and use of plastic bags in the city. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said: “After considering the adverse effects of plastic carry bags on the environment, we decided to ban them. It has also been observed that plastic bags cause blockage of gutters, drains and sewerage system, thereby resulting in serious environmental and public health-related problems”.
Adviser to MoEF visits Sasthamcotta, Ashtamudi lakes Siddharth Kaul, adviser on wetland conservation to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), has said that a comprehensive management action plan (MAP) is vital for the effective conservation of the Sasthamcotta and Ashtamudi lakes, both Ramsar sites, in Kollam district. Interacting with officials, environment activists and representatives of the people here on Tuesday after assessing the condition of the lakes earlier in the day, Dr. Kaul said he was particularly shocked to see the Ashtamudi lake. “But it is not late; the lakes can definitely be saved.”