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, …
This report presents a range of alternative approaches and materials that have the potential for reducing our use of plastics for a range of common applications The report titled, ‘Exploring the Potential for Adopting Alternative Materials to Reduce Marine Plastic Litter’ assesses the potential of replacing conventional plastics with alternative …
To become a part of World Environment Day 2018, CPCB has taken an initiative of “Plastic Free Cleanliness Drive” in collaboration with EDMC and IPCA in the CPCB premises and adjoining areas, which will conclude on World Environment Day on 5th June. Going by ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ theme of World …
The European Union (EU) on Monday proposed a bloc-wide ban on single-use plastics such as straws and cutlery while urging the collection of most plastic drinks bottles by 2025. The proposals are part of a growing EU drive to rid the environment of plastic waste which has begun showing up …
Rwanda on Tuesday launched a nationwide awareness campaign on the dangers of plastic pollution to humans, farm animals, aquatic lives and the environment. The Beat Plastic Pollution campaign, which will run until Saturday, focuses on raising awareness on the dangers of plastic pollution as well as engaging the private sector …
The European Union proposed on Monday a bloc-wide ban on single-use plastics such as straws, cutlery and cotton buds while urging the collection of most plastic drinks bottles by 2025. The set of proposals are part of a growing EU drive to rid the environment of plastic waste which has …
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and UN Environment on Sunday signed an agreement to promote green' cricket in India. BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and Erik Solheim, Executive Director of UN Environment, signed a letter of intent at the BCCI headquarters here ahead of the IPL …
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his happiness over India officially hosting this year's World Environment Day. Addressing the nation on the 44th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "On the 5th of June, our nation will officially host the World Environment Day Celebrations. …
MUMBAI: All over the world beach fronts are most sought after as important and necessary recreational space for society, said United Nations environment chief Erik Solheim on Sunday. At Versova beach in Mumbai again after almost a year, to launch the World Environment Day 2018 events which India is hosting, …
Agartala: Roads will soon be built with recycled plastic waste in the Tripura capital. A statement issued by the chief minister's office on Thursday said chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb has asked Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) to construct "at least half-a-kilometre road" with recycled plastic waste after initiating a massive …
Fifty per cent of the plastic we use is single-use or disposable. Each year, at least eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans, the equivalent of a full garbage truck every minute. Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats and countries need better waste management …
NAVI MUMBAI: Staffers of the Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) have fined three retailers Rs 5,000 each for possessing plastic bags although the state has restrained authorities from taking action till June 23. The retailers’ association wants the state to look into complaints of its “members being harassed”. Vipul Satra, …
The Minister for Environment has announced that the institution will no longer use disposable plastics such as water bottles, cups and straws. In a post on Twitter, the Minister for Environment, Dr Vincent Biruta, said that the institution will instead switch to sustainable and reusable alternatives such as glasses and …
In the run-up to World Environment Day celebrations on June 5, the Union Environment Ministry has asked schools to stop the use of plastics in their premises and constituted 19 teams to undertake cleaning of 24 beaches and an equal number of polluted riverfronts and lakes across the country. Environment …
The Maharashtra government has extended the deadline to implement plastic ban to help vendors and shopkeepers utilise their existing stock. Mumbaikars, however, are in no mood to wait for the official implementation and want to be the change themselves. So, some of them have gone ahead and started making lifestyle …
Policy could be merged with Make in India, Smart Cities schemes Mumbai: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) will involve India Inc to finalise the blueprint of a new policy on plastic, which could be merged with the Centre’s flagship Make in India and Smart Cities …
Sadokpam Itombi Singh and his father Sadokpam Gunakanta have established a successful operation of recycling programme in Manipur's Imphal. Imphal: Recycling has practically become a household term with school children across the country being educated about the need to recycle, conserve and preserve. The same can be said for Sagolband …
"One may choose any deed as his green social responsibility on the app. If people start taking green initiatives seriously, we can soon make the planet a better place to live in," Union minister Harsh Vardhan said. Urging people to minimize the use of plastic in everyday life, Union minister …
Once termed as a blessing for humanity, plastic has now become a curse because of its non-degradable nature and massive use over the years. Huge use of plastic is not only polluting environment but also creating health problems as it doesn’t get dissolved. While 300 million tonnes of plastic is …
In case of violation, manufacturers and users will be fined Rs 5,000. But the government has said it will start taking punitive action only after June 23. THE RAILWAYS has raised a host of teething issues it is likely to encounter in implementing the plastic ban, announced by the state …
PUNE: Paper has emerged as the best alternative to plastic following the implementation of plastic ban in the state in March this year. However, excessive use of paper could lead to environmental consequences in the coming months, experts warned. According to city environmentalists, not much thought has been given to …
