Tripartite MoU to reduce textile waste in India gives hope, but cautious steps needed
Strategic approach essential to ensure that upcycling leads to circular & sustainable future for Indian textile industry
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 3, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Plastic pellets on the beaches of Maharashtra: Should we be worried?
International Maritime Organization should classify plastic pellets as environmentally hazardous due to the chemicals that are added to them and …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 5, 2023)
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World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Small-scale incinerators for sanitary pad disposal in schools is not a good idea
Lack of monitoring and emission of harmful gases like dioxins and furans within poorly designed, substandard toilets are major risks posed by …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 3, 2023)
CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Regulating types of plastic products in Indian market is crucial to improve recycling
CPCB’s annual report for 2020-2021 had found India recycles only 13% of its plastic waste
Plastic-free planet: No consensus on intersessional work on INC-3 last day
The negotiators have until the end of 2024 to strike a deal to control plastics, which produce an estimated 400 million tonnes of waste every year
DTE Coverage: INC-3 meeting in Nairobi
Meeting to formulate a global treaty against plastic pollution is a half step forward
India is adopting advanced sewage wastewater treatment tech, but must choose those that best meet local needs
Blindly embracing the new technologies might not be wise or provide the desired outcome
DTE Call For Action: How to combat the threat of marine litter
We can protect the marine ecosystem if we know the extent and sources of marine litter
Run-up to Ottawa: Civil society groups call for support from ASEAN leadership in fight against plastic pollution
Region grappling with overflowing landfills, polluted waterways and impacted marine ecosystems
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 15, 2024)
Plastic recycling is failing — here’s how the world must respond
Retailers must make it easier for customers to refill containers
Methane from Indian dumpsites — a missed opportunity & potential climate pollutant
Methane emissions from MSW landfills represent a lost opportunity to capture, recover and use a significant energy resource
What is the status of dumpsite remediation across India
Total of 13 states and three UTs are lagging behind the target
220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be created in 2024: EA Earth Action
Just 12 countries are responsible for 60% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste, the top five being China, USA, India, Brazil, and …
Indian landfills — a source of microplastics?
Two studies present evidence of microplastics in Indian dumpsites, which can pose a serious impact on the surrounding environment
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Many Indian cities, rural areas are still struggling to manage sanitary waste
There is an urgent need to explore other ways of managing sanitary waste
Textile waste takes centre stage in Parliament: Why the discussion is vital
Allocation for textiles ministry increased 27.6% in 2024 interim budget, but there were no specific policies addressing waste crisis
India among the 12 countries responsible for 52% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report
Plastics not designed for circular use must be phased out, report notes
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 10, 2023)
Ghazipur landfill in Delhi catches fire again. But why?
Watch this video to understand the reasons behind this fire and the situation on the ground