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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Electronic waste recycling for developing economies
This article reviews the progress of electronic waste recycling around the world and emphasises the need to give more economic importance to this sector in the developing nations. Two cases are considered
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Electronic waste recycling for developing economies
This article reviews the progress of electronic waste recycling around the world and emphasises the need to give more economic importance to this sector in the developing nations. Two cases are considered
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Charlotte to Install First Airport Worm Composting System
While it seems logical that many restaurants have already begun to reap the benefits of installing onsite worm composting operations, airports may not be the first place people would think of to have such
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Ship Breaking and Ship Recycling Rules, 2011: Bangladesh
The Ship Breaking and Ship Recycling Rules-2011 herein after referred to as `Rule' has been formulated in pursurance of the Hon'ble High Court Division of Supreme Court, in writ petition No. 7260 of 2008
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In the scrap trap
Following a row that lasted several months, solar firms have finally agreed on a concept for voluntary panel recycling. This comes too late, as the EU now wants to use the WEEE Directive to dictate what
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Failing the grade: how cities across India are breaking the rules, ignoring the informal recycling sector and unable to make the grade
Indian policies and rules, while not perfect, have some important safeguards and recognition for informal sector recyclers, particularly wastepickers. However, municipalities, urban policy makers, and
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Govt’s decision to replace plastic bags takes back seat
SHILLONG: The decision of the state government to replace plastic bags with eco-friendly hand woven bags called “Pla Iew” and “Sla” or leaves has taken a backseat due to want of manufacturers and suppliers.
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Flying squads to check waste dumping at public places
The Thrissur Corporation council decides to impose fine on those who dump garbage in plastic bags The Thrissur Corporation will set up flying squads to keep vigil against dumping of garbage in plastic
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TNPCB: segregate solid waste at source to aid management
The municipalities in Tiruchi, Perambalur and Ariyalur district will implement solid waste management programme and ensure environment and ecology-friendly programmes, by recycling degradable waste into
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Modalities discussed for effecting ban on use of non-recyclable plastic
A meeting on banning the use of non-recyclable plastic products was held at the Collectorate on Thursday. Chairing the meeting, Collector Ashish Kumar said use of non-recyclable plastic had been stopped completely in Kanyakumari district as awareness through a range of measures was created among the public, particularly among the producers, traders, consumers and the government officials, who were entrusted with the work of enforcing the ban.