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"Careless Dumping Days Behind Us": Delhi To Get India's 1st E-Waste Eco Park
Once up and running, the park will manage nearly 25 per cent of Delhi's e-waste and will serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country.
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Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is striking at two major pollution culprits - paddy stubble burning and open municipal solid waste (MSW) fires.
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Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
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LG, Samsung Sue Indian Government Over Electronic-Waste Pricing Policy
LG and Samsung have sued India's government to quash a policy which increases payouts to electronic-waste recyclers. The lawsuits mark an escalation of a standoff involving foreign companies' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its stance towards waste management practices.
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"Garbage Cess": Bengaluru Residents To Pay New Trash Tax From Today
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a "garbage cess" under which the residents of Bengaluru will have to pay a solid waste management user fee effective from April 1.
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"Rudest Rejection": CEO Scolds Candidate For Wasting His Time, Calls Application "Irrelevant"
The candidate said he had applied for a consultant position, but the CEO responded by calling the application "irrelevant" and scolding him for "wasting" their time.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Supreme Court Pauses Rs 746 Crore Fine On Rajasthan Over Waste Management
The Supreme Court stayed a hefty penalty of Rs 746 crore levied by the National Green Tribunal on the Rajasthan government over non-compliance with waste management regulations.
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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"Complete Failure": Supreme Court On Solid Waste Management Rules In Delhi
The Supreme Court has flagged the "complete failure" of agencies in implementing the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the national capital.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains "Poor", 1st Stage Of Anti-Pollution Plan Activated
Stage 1 of the GRAP, a set of winter-specific anti-pollution measures, focuses on controlling pollution through dust mitigation at construction sites, proper waste management, and regular road cleaning.
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How New Delhi's Avayacam Empowers Disabled Artisans, Turns Waste To Wealth
The world's most populous nation India has a waste problem to match, but one group hopes their efforts can inspire change in one of the top polluters of plastic.
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"Careless Dumping Days Behind Us": Delhi To Get India's 1st E-Waste Eco Park
Once up and running, the park will manage nearly 25 per cent of Delhi's e-waste and will serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country.
-
Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is striking at two major pollution culprits - paddy stubble burning and open municipal solid waste (MSW) fires.
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Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
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LG, Samsung Sue Indian Government Over Electronic-Waste Pricing Policy
LG and Samsung have sued India's government to quash a policy which increases payouts to electronic-waste recyclers. The lawsuits mark an escalation of a standoff involving foreign companies' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its stance towards waste management practices.
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"Garbage Cess": Bengaluru Residents To Pay New Trash Tax From Today
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a "garbage cess" under which the residents of Bengaluru will have to pay a solid waste management user fee effective from April 1.
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"Rudest Rejection": CEO Scolds Candidate For Wasting His Time, Calls Application "Irrelevant"
The candidate said he had applied for a consultant position, but the CEO responded by calling the application "irrelevant" and scolding him for "wasting" their time.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Supreme Court Pauses Rs 746 Crore Fine On Rajasthan Over Waste Management
The Supreme Court stayed a hefty penalty of Rs 746 crore levied by the National Green Tribunal on the Rajasthan government over non-compliance with waste management regulations.
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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"Complete Failure": Supreme Court On Solid Waste Management Rules In Delhi
The Supreme Court has flagged the "complete failure" of agencies in implementing the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the national capital.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains "Poor", 1st Stage Of Anti-Pollution Plan Activated
Stage 1 of the GRAP, a set of winter-specific anti-pollution measures, focuses on controlling pollution through dust mitigation at construction sites, proper waste management, and regular road cleaning.
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How New Delhi's Avayacam Empowers Disabled Artisans, Turns Waste To Wealth
The world's most populous nation India has a waste problem to match, but one group hopes their efforts can inspire change in one of the top polluters of plastic.
