Waste in news on June 8
Here's a round-up of today's news and reports on waste
Waste in news on June 6
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on waste
Integral role of women in waste management
Having gender inclusion into waste management policymaking can lead to more comprehensive and inclusive solutions
About 9 billion kg of e-waste goes unrecognised every year globally: Study
‘Invisible e-waste’ like cables, e-toys, power tools, etc overlooked by consumers for its recyclable potential
How plastics caused fire & affected air, water, soil, life in Brahmapuram
Waste-to-energy plants are not the solution
How people and private players can create a healthy ecosystem for waste management in Kochi
Residents must be educated about their role in mitigating Kochi's legacy and the untreatable waste crisis
Wealth out of waste: The story of Bengaluru's rag pickers
These photos tell how rag collectors clean up the sprawling tech hub and boost recycling
Waste in news on June 5
This Nigerian waste tyre recycling company is a great example of circular practices
FREEE Recycle manages scrap tyre waste by repurposing them as pavers, tiles, mats and more
In Photos: Second fire at Ghazipur landfill in a month
Study identifies 15 e-waste processing hotspots in Delhi operating without safeguards
That they can operate with such impunity highlights the failure of the system, it says
Why dumping plastic waste in landfills is a much bigger issue
Potential routes for plastic losses from landfills involve environmental mechanisms like wind, flooding, leaching and runoffs
NGT’s Rs 3,800 crore fine on Telangana is the biggest one yet over waste disposal
West Bengal government was fined Rs 3,000 crore in September 2022
Why we need national standards for using fine-soil-like material recovered from legacy waste dumpsites in India
Fine soil-like materials recovered from legacy dumpsites may contain contaminants and should thus be tested before used in any application
‘Unscientific’ disposal, treatment of waste behind massive fire at Ghazipur landfill, say experts
Toxins from the fire will spread into adjoining habitations and public spaces
Cleanest Cities of India: Bhopal reclaimed 37 acres of wasteland by clearing legacy waste
Bhopal's municipal corporation is now planning to commercially use this reclaimed land
COVID-19 & children: Unmasking the reality
Is the ODF status for Kanpur a myth?
From shortage of toilets to age-old habits, Kanpur throws up a contradictory picture
Whose waste is it?
Producers are shifting their plastic recovery responsibility to other companies
Simply Put: Circular Economy
Simply Put: United by waste
Ocean litter : What make the mess
Just 10 plastic products make up 75% of all ocean litter, study shows
Chinese officials aided industries to defy pollution rules
President Xi Jinping had last year called for efforts to fight pollution
COVID-19: Weak liquid waste management can worsen spread
Liquid waste generated from healthcare facilities should be disinfected at source
Biomedical waste in Delhi: What monitoring without figures, asks report
Liquid hospital waste discharged in sewers, many operating without DPCC authorisation