Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Amit Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 28/05/2025. The applicant has raised a grievance against setting up of a tyre pyrolysis plant by M/s Adideva Carbon LLP. According to the applicant, the tyre pyrolysis plant has …
Recycling has been taking place in South Africa for more than three decades, driven by social and economic needs. While the waste hierarchy is embedded in national policy, an extensive legislative framework has made it more and more challenging for the public and private sector to remain compliant and competitive …
What will the city do about its growing mountains of waste? Last fortnight, two people died in Delhi because the garbage mountain of the city collapsed on them. The waste dump, called landfill for want of a better word, is more than 50 metres high. It is one of the …
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgium-based start-up is on its way to making the world a bit sunnier, by printing the first 3D sunglasses out of recycled plastic. The Antwerp-based company w.r.yuma - pronounced “We are Yuma” and named after one of the sunniest places on earth - began a month-long …
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has banned camp fires, loud music and plastic in resorts, homestays and hotels located near eco-sensitive zones. The state's forest, ecology and environment department has issued guidelines for private resorts, homestays, hotels, institutions and entities operating around wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and protected areas. The department …
China is taking steps to standardise its solid waste recycling industry, which despite being a burgeoning green sector has stoked environmental concerns due to reckless expansion. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and other government agencies have launched a campaign targeting irregularities in the recovery of waste materials including electronics, tires, …
Food scraps. Okay, those aren't the first words that come to mind when you think about the environment. But 22 percent of the municipal solid waste dropped into landfills or incinerators in the U.S. is, in fact, food that could be put to better use through composting and soil enrichment. …
NEW DELHI: It's been a week since National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered an interim ban on "thin" plastic bags (less than 50 microns) and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on anyone caught violating the order. However, a visit to any street-side market reveals that nothing has changed on the …
According to the country’s environment ministry, Indonesians consume a million plastic bags per minute, and rank second in the world (behind China) for dumping plastic into the sea. Cities Plastic waste lines roadsides and river banks, and has devastating effects on marine life. The unsightly mess also threatens to “ruin” …
SI Synod supports Gadgil panel report for protecting the Western Ghats “The present development paradigm promoted by the developed countries is responsible for the global ecological crisis. The developed countries have to change their development paradigm using fossil fuels which is primarily responsible for the climate change,” according to Bishop …
VIJAYAWADA: According to an internal assessment by the Andhra Pradesh government, there has been a sharp rise in the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from 54 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2005-06 to 103 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2013-14. This is a compound annual growth (CAGR) of 8.4%. …
Plastics have outgrown most man-made materials and have long been under environmental scrutiny. However, robust global information, particularly about their end-of-life fate, is lacking. By identifying and synthesizing dispersed data on production, use, and end-of-life management of polymer resins, synthetic fibers, and additives, we present the first global analysis of …
Draft Guidelilnes for Pre-processing/Co-processing of Hazardous and Other Wastes had been prepared in Feb. 2017 and circulated among the SPCBs/PCCs and other Stake-holders for information/comments. Suggestions were received and have been incorporate wherever feasible. Accordingly, Final Guidelines have been prepared for reference and further necessary action in the matter as …
Governments must stop exporting so much plastic waste to countries such as China and keep more in-country to be recycled into bottles to tackle the waste crisis, industry insiders say. A day after the Guardian revealed that a million plastic bottles are bought every minute across the world, experts aiming …
What captures the eye as you enter Gurgaon? Highrise buildings and malls, but cramped urban spaces. Gurgaon is one of Haryana's largest urban centres today and its population could hit 4.3 million by 2020. It has seen India's third largest jump in per capita incomes, and contributes 48% of Haryana's …
Nagpur: The health department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued a notification asking all the bulk generators of garbage to set up facilities for recycling biodegradable waste in their own premises. They should also separate the recyclable garbage and recycle it or hand it over to an authorized garbage …
Hiking on mountain trails, fishing in streams, eating local food and camping in the great wide open... Eco-tourism is on every traveller’s wishlist. But is this fad taking away from the environment? The heart of Tibet, which transplanted itself during the 1959 failed uprising against Chinese occupation, still beats in …
There is a need to clear the "pollution of corruption" in addition to addressing air and water pollution, Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today as he stressed the need for using information technology (IT) to bring transparency in efforts to contain pollution. There is a need to clear the “pollution …
Cumulative photovoltaic (PV) power installed in 2016 was equal to 305 GW. Five countries (China, Japan, Germany, the USA, and Italy) shared about 70% of the global power. End-of-life (EoL) management of waste PV modules requires alternative strategies than landfill, and recycling is a valid option. Technological solutions are already …
Improving solid waste management is crucial for countering public health impacts of uncollected waste and environmental impacts of open dumping and burning. This practical reference guide introduces key concepts of integrated solid waste management and identifies crosscutting issues in the sector, derived mainly from field experience in the technical assistance …
Ten get Innovate for Digital India Challenge 2.0 Award A three-year-old city-based startup which hacked out a solution for urban waste using RFID, Sensor and biometric devices won a Rs. 20 lakh cheque at the Innovate for Digital India Challenge-2 on Tuesday at T-Hub. Led by Raj Madangopal and Mani …
