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 …
The Department of Urban Development, Goa on 19th May 2022, has published the Model Goa Municipal Plastic Waste Management Byelaws, 2022 which shall apply to every waste generator, manufacturer, producer, importer and brand owner operating within the jurisdiction of the council in the State of Goa. As per the byelaw …
A study published by the Housing and Urban Development Ministry has stated that a large amount of municipal waste can be prevented from being dumped in landfills by recycling them and that a complete ban on the disposal of recyclables at such sites can be avoided, and in doing so …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents of Village Adampur, PO Masodi Khera, District Dholpur Vs State of Rajasthan dated 12/05/2022. The issue taken up for consideration related to remedial action against illegal dumping of solid waste in village Adampur, tehsil Wadim, district Dholpur, Rajasthan affecting …
To encourage use of alternatives of plastics, government think-tank NITI Aayog has suggested strengthening waste minimisation through extended producer responsibility, proper labelling and collection of compostable and biodegradable plastics. In a report titled ‘Alternative Products and Technologies to Plastics and their Applications’, the Aayog also suggested providing for a relaxation …
Report by the Tamnaram City Municipal Corporation, Tambaram, Chennai to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules and disposal of sewage/sullage water in the storm water drain which leads to Thangal Eri. 100 per cent door to door collection of waste is being implemented and …
Plastic waste management and recycling activities have the potential to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic production and to tap the economic value of would-be waste materials through circular economy approaches. This report focuses on the framework for establishing effective practices in Mombasa, Kenya, with policymaking, institutional support and regulations, …
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the Lao PDR) economy has been growing fast in recent decades. Between 1990 and 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) increased by an average annual rate of 6.8 percent and the tourism industry has been a big contributor. This good news story has brought many benefits …
The World Bank Group developed the Mozambique problue program (MozAzul) to provide comprehensive technical assistance to the Government of Mozambique on the blue economy agenda. The objective of the MozAzul program is to strengthen the knowledge base on the sustainable blue economy development in Mozambique, and under pillar 2, specifically …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The guidelines on extended producer responsibility coupled with prohibition of identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential, with effect …
Report filed by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in the matter of E. S. Senthilvel Vs The Greater Chennai Corporation & Others dated 11/02/2022. The matter related to the operation of bio composting facility in Puliyur village, Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu. An application was filed in the NGT alleging …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide its notification dated 18th January 2022 has notified the Draft Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022 through which it has widen the scope of the definitions and increased the responsibility of plastic manufacturers and importers in India. As per the new rule, …
Guidelines for Poultry farms were developed in the year 2015, which was applicable to poultry farms handling above 1.0 lac birds. As per CPCB classification of industrial sectors, ‘Poultry, Hatchery and Piggery’ are categorized into ‘Green’. In the matter of O.A. No. 681 of 2017, Hon’ble NGT, passed the following …
The HP Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Amendment Bill, 2023 aims to change the definition of non-biodegradable garbage in the state. The statement of the objectives of the Bill states that the Himachal Pradesh Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1995, was enacted to prevent throwing or dumping of non-biodegradable garbage in public drains, …
Sustainable management of plastic will be crucial for Bangladesh to tackle the increasing plastic pollution and ensure green growth, says a new World Bank Report. The ‘Towards a Multisectoral Action Plan for Sustainable Plastic Management in Bangladesh’ report provides a blueprint for managing plastic pollution over the short term (2022–2023), …
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has experienced significant population growth and an increase in living standards for years, resulting in increased solid waste generation and solid waste management (SWM) challenges. Inadequate SWM in the city causes land, water, and air pollution as well as negative impacts on natural ecosystems, local economies, public …
Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna River, around 200 km southeast of Delhi, in western Uttar Pradesh of northern India. The city is known worldwide for the iconic Taj Mahalandalsofamous for ‘Agra ka petha,’ leather products, pietra dura (marble inlay), and rugs.AMC has 100 wards divided into …
Agra is a culturally rich and historically important city famous for the Taj Mahal -among the new Seven Wonders of the World and the Petha sweet.Agra’s petha is most sought after even though other varieties are available in most Indian markets. Petha sweet is a soft, translucent candy made from …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench), Kolkata in the matter of Arti Sinha Vs Mihijam Nagar Parishad & Others dated 06/12/2021. The matter related to absence of consent to establish (CTE)/ consent to operate (CTO) was issued to the Municipal Waste Treatment Facility located at Mouza No. …
This report released by NITI Aayog and Centre for Science and Environment documents best practices from 28 cities in 15 states of India. It is a resource for developing cities to get new ideas, learn about the strategies, institutional arrangements, technologies and implementation modalities that have made things possible for …
As Eswatini’s population density and rate of urbanization are rising, waste generation is increasing at an escalating rate. In the future, waste management is expected to become even more challenging and expensive for the government, local authorities and urban residents. There is an urgent need to review and strengthen the …
