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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Garbage recycled from dump yard to generate electricity
The Corporation has enlisted the services of a Madurai-based firm to generate electricity from recycled waste collected from the Ramaiyanpatti garbage dump. The company proposes to generate 2 MW of electricity
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Environment council to hold garbage meet on Sept 18
The problem of garbage in Goa dominated the Goa state environmental council meeting on Thursday with chief minister Manohar Parrikar promising to have many answers ready at a special meeting of the council
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Haryana Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Amendment Bill, 2013
The Haryana Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Amendment Bill, 2013 was passed to provide for challaning and compounding in view of usage of plastic carry bags. The issues and challenges of maintaining
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Waste-to-energy project in Coimbatore soon
In its effort to find a solution to the problem of waste accumulating at the Vellalore dump yard, the Coimbatore Corporation has planned to establish a waste-to-energy plant. According to Commissioner
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Coca-Cola puts reuse before recycling in latest consumer campaign
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has launched a new consumer-facing recycling campaign for plastic bottles aimed at getting the public to think more creatively about such packaging. The six-week 'Don't
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Waste Management Regulation published in the Gazette
Waste Management Regulation has been published in the Gazette today. This regulation was drafted by the Ministry of Environment and Energy, under the Act number 4/93 (Maldives Environment Protection and
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A year on, MP lags behind India in handling e-waste
More than a year after the e-waste management and handling rules 2012 came into effect in the country, Madhya Pradesh is yet to have a dedicated e-waste collection centre. The states were to ensure a proper
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Cyber city, not e-waste savvy
TVs, washing machines and computers may be a part of most city households, but Chennai has not figured out a structured way to collect discarded household electronic equipment – collectively called e-waste
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Garbage recycling project in full swing
The garbage recycling project commenced by the Kirinda Puhulwella Pradeshiya Sabha has seen a considerable progress, resident said. Kirinda Puhulwella Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Sanath Hettiarachchi said
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Order of the National Green Tribunal on the disposal of municipal waste in Solan dated 30/07/2013
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Karan Singh Vs State of HP Ors dated 30/07/2013 regarding disposal of municipal waste in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.