Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Devavrat Kumar Sahani Vs State of Bihar dated 07/04/2025. The application was being registered on the basis of a letter petition dated December 27, 2024 sent to the NGT by the applicant, Devavrat Kumar Sahani, Muzaffarpur, …
The Centre has proposed a ban on non-recyclable laminated multi-layered plastic and metallic pouches used for packing shampoo, gutkha, pan masala and foodstuff like wafers and biscuits. The Union Environment Ministry has invited comments from the stakeholders on the draft rules for the Plastics (manufacture, usage and waste management) Rules …
Finally, the no-plastic movement is here. Beginning Monday, shopaholics on the bustling Commercial Street will have to keep a close eye on their shopping bags. The Commercial Street Shopkeepers
The Centre has proposed a ban on non-recyclable laminated multi-layered plastics and metallic pouches used for packing shampoo, gutkha, pan masala and foodstuffs like namkeen and biscuits. The environment ministry has invited comments from the stakeholders on the draft rules for the Plastics (manufacture, usage and waste management) Rules 2009 …
This paper describes comparative performance of properties of bituminous concrete mixes containing plastic/polymer (PP) (8% and 15% by wt of bitumen) with conventional bituminous concrete mix (prepared with 60/70 penetration grade bitumen). Significant improvement in properties like marshall stability, retained stability, indirect tensile strength and rutting was observed in PP …
Despite a popular demand for it, and Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh having already set a precedent, India will not have a blanket ban on plastic carry bags. The Environment Ministry has instead proposed putting in place a stricter regulatory regime for plastic manufacturers. If the …
Delhi Government's move to ban plastic bags in the Capital got a boost with a city court slapping a fine of Rs 15,000 on a stationery trader for flouting the law. This is the first punishment under the notification issued by the State Government in January banning use of plastic …
The Delhi government's move to ban plastic bags in the national capital has got a major boost with a Delhi court slapping a fine of Rs 15,000 on a stationery trader for allegedly not obeying the law. This is the first punitive action under the notification issued by the Delhi …
On a trial basis at India Cement Limited at Sankar Nagar TIRUNELVELI: For the first time in Tamil Nadu, using of finely shredded non-recyclable plastic waste along with the coal as supplement fuel in the cement factory on a trial basis was inaugurated in the manufacturing unit India Cement Limited …
Rs.2 lakh each for Tirunelveli and Tuticorin Corporations allotted MESSAGE: An awareness programme on solid waste management in progress at Palayamkottai on Monday. TIRUNELVELI: An awareness campaign on solid waste management and segregation of plastic waste at source was inaugurated at Palayamkottai on Monday. As the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control …
COIMBATORE: The residents of six colonies of Ward 4 in Vadavalli have begun an effort to create a plastic bag-free zone. Initiated by Vadavalli Super Garden Residents
For years, residents here complained about the yellow smoke pouring from the tall chimneys of the nearby coal-fired power plant, which left a film on their cars and pebbles of coal waste in their yards. Five states
Seven companies have engineered environmental solutions that negate the need for most--or in some cases all--uses of brominated and chlorinated chemicals in consumer electronics, according to a new report. The environmental organizations, ChemSec and Clean Production Action, said the following companies are leading the electronics industry by moving away from …
Plastics, pesticides and even common prescription drugs are releasing synthetic and natural hormones into rivers and streams, which is leading to unintended consequences on wildlife, causing some male fish to become feminised and lay eggs. In a recent report, it was found that one third of small mouth bass were …
New Delhi: Despite the ban on plastic bags, the festival season has witnessed their return to the market. Since the plastic bags come cheap, shopkeepers are blatantly flouting the rules to maximise profits. While traders say that it is not possible to switch to eco-friendly bags
More than 500 volunteers gathered on the Maidan on Sunday morning for what turned out to be the largest clean-up in the city. Starting 7.30am, cadets from the army and navy as well as green police and civilians, including school and slum children, uprooted bushes and overgrown grass and removed …
CUTTACK: Even as the Millennium City has shaken off the hangover of the Durga Puja and is all set to plunge into festivities of Kali Puja and the Bali Yatra, conduct of the festivals would this year be bound by restrictions. For Kali Puja, the district and police authorities have …
KOCHI: Plastic waste disposal will be smooth once the authorities concerned give their approval to use plastic waste for the construction of roads. As an initial step CREDAI Clean City Movement has tied up with the Kochi Corporation to construct roads using pellets processed from plastic waste generated at the …
