As told to Parliament (December 20, 2021): 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2019-20
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Life of Plastic: International body of waste pickers demands representation in all treaty discussions
Requests United Nations funding for six waste pickers from different regions to attend subsequent meetings
Medical waste incineration plant in Bihar’s Sone river bed faces public flak
The waste generated from 98 industrial units across Bihar will be transported to the proposed unit for burning, posing health risks to …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 17, 2022)
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A trashed valley: Kashmir needs to segregate its waste at source
Despite clear regulations and court interventions, local governments continue to ignore Kashmir’s municipal solid waste crisis
Ghazipur landfill fire: Annual choking hazard for Delhi
Authorities have missed multiple deadlines to clear out the legacy waste from Ghazipur landfill
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 21, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
United Nations Environment Assembly 5.2: Five aspects of plastic pollution that needs focus
The 5th meeting of UNEA will be held February 28, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya.
India’s ban on select single-use plastic items: A start but still a long way from blanket ban
Several items that fall within Centre's definition of single-use plastic not included
Plastic-free planet: Like-minded group of countries demand changes to zero draft
First day did not progress to contact group discussions
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)
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 (March 15, 2023)
5 days in, Brahmapuram blaze continues to choke Kochi
Residents here are also concerned about potential health threats as garbage collection has been halted ever since the incident
Biogas digestate: This high-value byproduct deserves more attention
Digestate is underutilised due to lack of regulatory guidelines, absence of fixed procurement prices and poor marketability by fertiliser companies
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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 (November 10, 2022)
Legacy Waste: Did mustard gas from World Wars dumped in Baltic cause Nord Stream explosions
The recent Nord Stream explosions in the Baltic took place northeast of Bornholm, a major dumping ground for German chemicals and explosives …
Food waste from hotels attracting sloth bears into Mt Abu, increasing conflict: Study
This speaks more of how badly hotel waste is managed rather than anything about natural food and natural habitat, say researchers
Raising a stink: Delhi’s Raota village sinks under wastewater
A village in outer Delhi is sinking in wastewater overflowing from the Najafgarh drain. That’s because of construction over a wetland, …