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 …
A new report on how to eliminate plastic waste from the environment by a UK think tank has been informed by a diverse portfolio of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) research and innovation experts. The report proposes a way forward to reduce the amount of plastic waste into the environment …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Solid Waste, 28/12/2018. As per the information available with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) 52.9 Million Ton per Annum (MTPA) of solid waste is generated in the country, out of which, 46% is processed. The State/UT-wise details are enclosed in the …
LUCKNOW: A committee of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the state government’s preparations for solid waste management at upcoming Kumbh in Allahabad. Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management Monitoring Committee (UPSWMMC) said the government’s plans were neither sufficient, not at par with the norms of waste …
Municipal Solid Waste Management in urban areas has emerged as one of the biggest challenges that our country faces today. The situation is aggravated by rapid urbanisation. Inadequate management of waste has significant negative externalities in terms of public health and environmental outcomes. A performance audit on ‘Solid Waste Management …
The Dhapa dumping ground has been burning for nearly a month and the thick smoke billowing out of the site is making the city’s polluted air even more toxic. The Calcutta Municipal Corporation has written to the pollution control board to help it take measures to contain the emission without …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Environment Pollution & Health Hazard in the State Vs State of Meghlaya & Others dated 11/12/2018 regarding compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the State of Meghalaya. NGT directs the State of Meghalaya to furnish a report on …
Processing of biowaste with larvae of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), is an emerging waste treatment technology. Larvae grown on biowaste can be a relevant raw material for animal feed production and can therefore provide revenues for financially viable waste management systems. In addition, when produced …
The safe recovery of nutrients from our waste streams allows us to address the challenges of waste management and soil nutrient depletion conjointly. Commercialization of waste-based organic fertilizers such as FortiferTM (fecal sludge-based co-compost) has the potential to generate significant benefits for developing economies via cost recovery for the sanitation …
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation aims to reduce daily waste dumped at Pirana by 200 MT The civic body is hopeful about reducing daily waste generation and subsequent disposal at Pirana after December 2, 2018. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is claiming that the waste segregation drive will be successful in reducing the …
The Sangrur Nagar Council has not sent any proposal to the Department of Local Government to get funds for decentralising solid waste management. The rest 166 Urban Local Bodies in the state have received funds and started working to decentralise waste after submitting their proposals. “Of the total 167 Urban …
Nairobi — Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has proposed the extension of the ban on single-use plastic to plastic bottles to mitigate the influx of plastic waste in water bodies. While making his contribution at a climate change event on the margins of the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference on Tuesday, Nyong'o …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bharat Bhushan Uppal Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 28/11/2018 regarding mismanagement of dumping site at main road in Inderpuri, Delhi and over flow and siltation of Artificial Medium Drain. National Green Tribunal directs DJB to ensure …
Authorities in Shanghai are asking for opinions from the public until Dec 6 on a draft regulation regarding garbage classification. The document was submitted to the city's legislative body for a second review last week. The draft aims to regulate all processes related to garbage sorting, including dumping, collection, transportation …
Kenya plans to ban manufacture of plastic bottles to help address environmental degradation, a government official said on Thursday. Mohamed Elmi, chief administrative secretary of environment and forestry, said the plastic bottle industry will be deregistered like it happened to polythene bags, which were proscribed last year owing to environmental …
AHMEDABAD: With Mount Pirana growing at an alarming rate, the AMC has finally put its foot down. Come December, the corporation will not collect domestic waste if it is not segregated into dry and wet waste. So far, several efforts were made by the corporation to segregate the waste at …
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - More action will be needed for the European Union to boost the market for recycled plastics after pledges from companies fell short, EU executive said on Tuesday. Over 60 pledges were made under the European plastics strategy unveiled in January, which called on companies to voluntarily increase …
The National Waste Report 2018 describes Australia’s national performance on waste and recycling for the 2016-17 financial year. The Report presents data and commentary on waste generation, recovery and fate for all waste streams and various material categories. It also analyses this information by jurisdiction and on a per capita …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Confederation of Trans Hindan RWA’s Ghaziabad Vs U.P. State Pollution Control Board & Others dated 19/11/2018. This application seeks direction against dumping of garbage and disposal of the garbage collected at Shakti Khand-4, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. The Applicant states that no …
As per the Rule ’17(3)’of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, as amended 2018, each State Pollution Control Board or Pollution Control Committee shall prepare and submit the Annual Report to the Central Pollution Control Board on the implementation of these rules by the 31st July of each year. Also, as …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Chandran Pillai N. & Others Vs. Union of India & Others dated 29/10/2018 regarding waste management in Kollam, Kerala. NGT in its previous order had directed the Kollam Municipal Corporation to quantify the waste generated in the municipal corporation area …
