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)

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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)

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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)

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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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 3, 2023)

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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 5, 2023)

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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 11, 2023)

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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 7, 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 (November 10, 2022)

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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, …