Despite this, policy and implementation is woefully out of step to deal with the problem of managing the mounting waste
Waste in news on June 8
Small cities take a big leap in managing waste; CSE recognises their innovative approach
Waste in news on June 7
More than 50% rural households across 5 states are still without toilets
The low performance of these 5 states can prevent India from achieving 100 % toilet coverage by October 2019
Waste in news on June 6
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on waste
Waste in news on June 5
Food can have toxic chemicals from recycling e-waste
A new study shows that recycling black plastic from electronic waste is introducing harmful chemicals such as bromine and ...
In these temples, offerings do not go waste
They are carefully segregated and processed to create nutrient-rich organic manure
An Indian consumes 11kg plastic every year and an average American 109kg
But that doesn’t mean you get to consume more because even if India's per capita consumption is low compared to ...
Delhi HC directs environment ministry to prepare action plan on e-waste inventory
The ministry is asked to look into Centre for Science and Environment's report and prepare an action plan in ...
50% of plastic packaging to be recycled by 2025: European Council
According to new rules adopted for waste management and recycling by the European Council, all member states must recycle ...
Five African countries among top 20 highest contributors to plastic marine debris in the world
Plastic debris in oceans is a potential threat to Africa's food security, economic development, marine ecosystems and establishment of ...
Swachh Survekshan 2018: Indore and Bhopal win it again; Jharkhand moves ahead
Panaji, which emerged as the best innovator in the West Zone, was recognised by the Centre for Science and ...
Waste in news on May 14
A round-up of what's new in waste and sanitation
Waste in news on May 10
Chandigarh plans segregation without a plan, Cuttack's solid waste projects awaits HC verdict
Littering in South Africa is the expression of wider selfish – and costly – culture
Littering in protest is indicative of a discordant society, and a culture of littering can tell us a lot about a society's ethos
The plastic trail of the Ganga from mountain to sea
Despite campaigns for cleanliness, India has ignored the massive proliferation of plastics along rivers like the Ganga, in towns ...
Decide if the ASI is capable of looking after the Taj: SC to Centre
Apex Court has been listening to a petition on the upkeep of the white mausoleum
Waste in news on May 4
A round-up of what's new in waste
Waste in news on May 3
Swachh Bharat Mission will achieve ODF target much before October 2019, but...
The country needs both financial and administrative attention towards ensuring effective management and disposal of solid and liquid waste
Waste management in news on May 2
A round-up of the latest news and developments on waste management
Waste in news on May 1
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around waste
Protestors kick up a stink over landfill in Peshawar
Angry residents have brought rubbish collection to a halt in northern Pakistan’s major city – in protest against waste ...