The global e-waste monitor 2024
<p>The world's electronic waste generation is increasing five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, according to the United Nation's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) report.</p>
Waste Recycling
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Hazardous waste: 3,550 units identified
‘They generate about 7.80 lakh tonnes of such waste annually’ The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has identified 3,550 units generating hazardous waste, said K.C. Karuppanan, Minister for
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Moi University’s waste recycling project wins innovation contest
Moi University has won the Enactus Kenya national entrepreneurship and innovation competition for the second year running. The varsity’s team emerged winner at the 15th Enactus Kenya National Expo for
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Hong Kong wastes away as rival Asian cities clean up
From syringes and television sets strewn on its beaches to brimming landfills, Hong Kong is struggling to keep pace with a growing waste problem in one of the world's most densely populated cities.
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Centre of Excellence holds 1st training for green building
JAIPUR: The Centre of Excellence for Environment set up under State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) organises its maiden training programme for 'green building rating system' at Institute of Leadership
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Goregaon activists conduct waste management drive
Activist Anthony Dias said the presentation was actively attended by senior citizens and the educated class On a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme, urged the
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Dirtiest or cleanest towns receive trophies
The environment ministry has initiated a cleaning campaign across the country, in which villages, town councils, regions and communities win trophies for having the cleanest region or town. The aim
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Housing societies clueless over waste converters
SURAT: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposes to issue legal notices to the managements of 62 housing societies that are yet to install organic waste converters on their premises despite having
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Towering success in waste management in Baner
PUNE: The Orchid Towers residential society in the Baner area has been dealing with daily waste through vermicomposting and bio composting successfully for more than four years now. The society's working
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Koregaon Park shows the way in waste management
PUNE: While the city is struggling to manage its garbage effectively, Koregaon Park and its surrounding localities are recycling 16 tonnes of waste daily. The work is being carried out in coordination
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Safe disposal of e-waste a challenge: ISRO official
Exhorts youngsters to find a solution to the issue Safe disposal of e-waste is a big challenge in the developing society. With the growing usage of mobile phones and TV sets, e-wastes are accruing in