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 …
Mumbai: A proposal for total ban on the use of polythene will be discussed during a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) meeting on Saturday. Moved by city mayor Shraddha Jadhav
Ban on plastic bags in Gurgaon would soon be observed at par with Delhi as the Haryana Government has decided to amend the rule to make it more rigorous. Presently, the use of polythene bags of less than 30 microns is banned in the millennium city but on recommendation of …
Mumbai: No haggling over thickness now. Mumbai is preparing to pack off polythene bags, lock, stock and barrel. Into a frustrating battle against the polythene bag menace for long, environmentalists now have an endorsement for their cause from the mayor's office. If everything follows the script and good intention manifests …
Scientists Bypass Petroleum-Based Chemicals To Produce Biodegradable & Less Toxic Polymers Washington: Scientists have successfully bio-engineered polymers, completely bypassing fossil fuel based chemicals. This breakthrough opens the way for the commercial production of
Inspection Teams To Crack Whip On Those Caught Violating The Ban At Pragati Maidan New Delhi: Exhibitors at the trade fair caught distributing plastic bags could be asked to close down their stalls if they do not pay heed to the warnings by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) officials. On …
ITPO To Meet Environment Officials Today To Discuss Prosecution New Delhi: A day after The Times of India reported that plastic bags were openly being used at the ongoing trade fair at Pragati Maidan, the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) was stirred into action and issued warnings to all stall …
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 …
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 …
Srinagar : A team of 247 Army personnel from High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), Sonmarg, has undertaken the drive of collecting non-biodegradable waste lying along the Baltal-Amarnath cave shrine. A defence spokesman said the team collected around four tonnes of non-biodegradable waste that was later on disposed off. The drive …
New Delhi: Despite a January 2009 order against use of plastic bags in main markets, local shops and showrooms, Delhiites cannot seem to give up on this one particular habit. Many of those using these bags claim they are 40 microns or above and are either compostable or bio-degradable. Up …
Washington: Environmentalists have long denounced plastic as a pollutant that does not break down. A new study indicates that in the oceans, plastic does decompose with surprising speed, but says that is not a good thing either. Thousands of tons of plastic debris wind up in the oceans every year, …
Shimla: The government is likely to go slow on the proposed ban on plastics in view of the issues raised by various sections of the people who will be affected by the decision. An indication to this effect came here today from Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal who told mediapersons …
Resentment prevailed among polythene bag manufacturers and sellers against the state government for its decision to impose blanket ban on the use of polythene and disposable plastic crockery in the state from August 15. They demanded that the government should save 2.5 lakh people of the state depending on the …
Rio De Janeiro: Brazilians are kicking up a stink over 1,200 tonnes of British garbage, including toilet seats, dirty nappies and used syringes, that are rotting at two southern ports after arriving in container ships. The trash, which arrived in Brazil earlier this year, was destined for Brazilian companies that …
Shimla: The categorical statement of Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh that replacing polythene bags with paper was not an eco-friendly solution, has put a damper on the state
