Solid Waste
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Futala lake pollution, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 05/06/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …Interconnected disaster risks: Turning over a new leaf (2025 report)
The 2025 Interconnected Disaster Risks report shifts focus from diagnosing problems to mapping out solutions. It establishes that many of today’s solutions are surface-level fixes, and that to create lasting change, we need to question the societal structures and mindsets that perpetuate these challenges. The report offers a more holistic …Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025
The Indian government has announced the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025. These new rules seek to tighten regulations and promote sustainable practices in the handling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. These rules were published on April 4, 2025 and will come into effect from April 1, …Report filed by the Additional Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Kerala regarding Waste dump site at Cubaloor in Mangalpady panchayat, Kasargod district, Kerala, 09/12/2024
Report filed by the Additional Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Kerala in the matter of Tribunal on its own motion Suo Motu based on the report dated 26.06.2023 received from Hon’ble Justice A.V. Ramakrishna Pillai on the Present Status of Waste dump site at Cubaloor in Mangalpady Panchayat, Kasargod District, …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of waste near the banks of river Baya, Vaishali, Bihar, 26/11/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Narendra Singh Vs State of Bihar dated 26/11/2024. A letter petition was filed by Narendra Singh alleging that in his Rampur, district Vaishali, Bihar, the Mukhiya Sanjeet Kumar Paswan of Lashmipur Brahmbatta Panchayat is constructing the …Affidavit by Union Territory of Lakshadweep with respect to compliance of MSW Management Rules, 2016, 05/11/2024
Affidavit by Union Territory of Lakshadweep in OA No 606 of 2018 with respect to compliance of MSW Management Rules, 2016 and other environmental issues). The report is dated 07/11/2024. The affidavit has been prepared in compliance with the order dated May 14, 2019 by the NGT wherein, it has …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 is projected to occur on September 5th. Each country has its own Plastic Overshoot Day, which is determined by …People vs plastic: global support for a strong plastics treaty
Eight out of 10 Indians support cutting plastic production in order to save the country’s biodiversity and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, revealed a new Greenpeace International report. The survey comes ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty to be held …Municipal solid waste cost calculation technical guidelines for low and middle-income countries
Municipal Solid Waste Cost Calculation Technical Guidelines discusses good practices for calculating investment and operating costs in the solid waste management sector illustrated through notional cost calculations for waste management functions and a combined waste management system. The report emphasizes the need to accurately determine the full costs of municipal …Behavior change in solid waste management: a compendium of cases
Today the world faces unprecedented challenges in waste management while the state of the municipal waste management sector globally is a matter of concern. To reverse current trends related to waste generation, pollution, and resource management, active collaboration between the various waste actors including governments, civil society, and the private …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding solid waste and sewage management in Assam, 19/03/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of 'Compliance of Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and other environmental issues' dated 19/03/2024. The matter is related to solid waste and sewage management in Assam. The matter was last considered on January 27, 2023, wherein the report by Assam …Guidelines for solid waste management in coastal aquaculture units or activities
The Centre has introduced new guidelines for solid waste management in coastal aquaculture units to promote sustainable practices in the aquaculture sector. These instructions delineate protocols spanning from waste handling to prohibiting its burning. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFADH) published the regulations on March 16, which …Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024
On 14-3-2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to amend the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The amendment provides that the manufacture of carry bags and commodities shall be permitted to be made from compostable plastics or biodegradable plastics subject …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Sidhwan Canal pollution, Ludhiana, Punjab, 11/03/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kuldeep Singh Khaira & Others Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 11/03/2024. In the application, the applicant has raised the grievance that Sidhwan Canal passing through Ludhiana was highly polluted on account of dumping of plastic bags, polyester clothes …Status report by Municipal Corporation, Meerut regarding disposal of legacy waste at Lohia Nagar site, 11/03/2024
Status report by Municipal Corporation, Meerut in Original Application No 108 of 2023 in the matter of Lokesh Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh. The matter related to disposal of legacy waste at Lohia Nagar site, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The NGT directed providing figures and the manner of the disposal …Global waste management outlook 2024
With municipal waste set to rise by two thirds and its costs to almost double within a generation, only a drastic reduction in waste generation will secure a liveable and affordable future, according to this new report by the UNEP. In response to Resolution 2/7 from the second session (UNEP/EA.2/RES.7) …Action taken report by District Magistrate Chamoli regarding Benital lake, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 26/02/2024
Action taken report by way of affidavit on behalf of District Chamoli through District Magistrate, Chamoli, Uttarakhand in compliance of NGT order dated November 9, 2023. The matter is related to the protection of Benital lake. It has been reported that the size of the lake has reduced to the …Promoting circularity in the value chain of plastics in India
The study undertakes a quantitative analysis of the value chain of plastics in India to estimate the social benefits that can be generated from adopting a circular framework. The study also conducted an alternate scenario analysis, where the degree of circularity in 2030 is varied to emphasise the need for …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding compliance of municipal solid waste management rules, West Bengal, 22/02/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of 'Compliance of Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and other environmental issues' dated 22/02/2024. The matter related to liquid and solid waste management in West Bengal. Half yearly compliance report dated December 18, 2023 has been submitted by the state …Report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on management of waste in Sabji mandi, Ludhiana, Punjab, 15/03/2024
Report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in Original Application No 199 of 2023 in the matter of Kapil Dev & Others Vs State of Punjab & Others. The matter related to unscientific dumping and littering of garbage in Sabji mandi, Ludhiana, Punjab. The Punjab Mandi Board was supposed …Draft standard operating procedure for characterization & assessment of plastic waste generation
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on February 13, 2024, issued the Draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Characterization & Assessment of Plastic Waste Generation It states that the following parameters are to be decided prior to initiation of the Waste Characterization namely: (i) Number of Vehicles to be sampled …