Plastic conundrum

Junking plastic

Proposal to clamp down on plastic carrybags and wrappers in Tamil Nadu

Tourists, not trash

How a popular tourist destination in Sikkim became the first village in India to ban bottled water and manage the trash left behind by tourists, …

An algae for plastic

Genetically engineered algae reduces carbon dioxide and produces biodegradable plastic

No problem!

Under a spotlight

PVCs come under scrutiny as the European Commission launches a debate on its use

Green fruits

Officials and industries honoured for their ecofriendly initiatives

Shear waste

Efficient e-waste recycling technology on the anvil

It's money, stupid

Waste can fuel savings in cement plants

Plastic Unlimited

New rules to restrict the use of plastic in India may end up promoting the polymer industry

Waste: Unavoidable dangers

Industrialisation has brought prosperity. And increasing amount of wastes, especially plastics. The answer: burn it. But there is a problem: …

Run-up to Ottawa: Report says 86% of Indians want reduction in plastic production

While a global call for action was evident, the intensity of support varied significantly between Global North & South

Simply Put: Pollution runs deep

What is a good toy?

Sudarshan Khanna, former Professor of design at National Institute of Design explains the process of developing a toy, giving examples of his …

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Frozen for reuse

Something for parents to chew on

Redemption from litter

Uttarakhand non-profits have taken responsibility for clearing tourists’ plastic waste

Carry the burden

Of your waste, the government needs to tell the plastic industry. Other countries have done so. At times, to developing nations' detriment. …

Plasticky!

Europe is debating a ban on PVC due to environmental and health concerns. Industry is fighting back with a high-profile campaign

Fall of golden fibre

An inefficient industry is marring prospects of jute, paving way for plastics

When homemakers unite

Housewives in Kolkata move the court against the irresponsible and negligent functioning of factories in their area

Swamped

The convoluted laws of the country fail to tackle the menace caused by the exponentially growing and powerful plastic industry in India

Run-up to Ottawa: Plastic may contribute to aggressive cancer spread, warns leading cancer scientist

New research comes ahead of INC-4 negotiations in Canada over Global Plastics Treaty

Simply Put: The mountain of trash