Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on waste
Most Indians worried about impact of non-recyclable waste
A survey by global research firm Ipsos shows that 87% Indians were concerned about the environmental effects of non-recyclable waste which includes plastic packaging, plastic bags and other disposable objects
India is among the top five e-waste generating countries in the world
India is among the top five e-waste generating countries in the world besides China, the US, Japan and Germany, according to a report
Experts context Gurugram’s plastic waste daily yield
Of nearly 930 tonnes of trash produced by households daily in the city, only around 20 tonnes is plastic waste, says a private agency hired by Gurugram’s municipal corporation
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