Vicious cycle
The Union government dilly-dallies on an expert committee recommendation to ban recycled plastic bags
The see-saw approach
The Central Public Works Department has banned the use of wood in its construction projects, ignoring the fact that the substitutes are more …
Burdened by refuse
Industries and local councils have had to come to the rescue of Germany's ambitious recycling programme, which is overwhelmed by a huge volume of …
Eco-labelling doubts linger
Fourteen years after Germany scored a worldwide first by adopting eco-labelling, there still remain doubts about selection and evaluation …
Shape of things to come
A novel method to convert plastic bags into new shapes could help minimise their adverse effects on our environment
For the first time, study confirms presence of microplastics in Indian cosmetics
Results show that 50 per cent of the face wash products and 67 per cent of the facial scrubs contain microplastics
Unheralded films feature development themes
Individuals and voluntary agencies continue to make films in different parts of the country on subjects that interest them, though hardly any of …
A few good men
Seven months of hard work and sheer dedication has made Pithoragarh free from polythene bags
A fair hearing
On World Environment Day, the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) put out an advertisement propagating plastic as the alternative to the …
Wasteful profits
From barefoot ragpickers to rich kabariwallahs moving about in cars, the country's waste recycling industry caters to countless Indians.An …
Covering up with a plastic smile
The plastics industry in USA maintains its green image by deviously exporting used containers to developing countries for disposal, finds …
Living in Hell
Residents of Peera Garhi, a village in outer Delhi, are having to deal with a nightmare. A highly polluting plastics industry is to blame
Sweet smell of death
Chemicals from cosmetics, adhesives and plastics can disrupt hormone function and cause birth defects
Beyond the odds
Kashmiri youth reach out to people in the midst of war and loss with their 'environmental awareness' campaign
Book review: Plastics for Environment & Sustainable Development
For those concerned about the 'plastic age' in which we live, this 'eco-assessment study' is a must read. But do not go by the report's name, for …
Plastic waste can be used for decontamination of water
This newly developed low-cost magnetic nanomaterial has the adsorptive potential for cephalexin from the water
Future of plastics: reusing the bad and encouraging the good
Tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean each year, but a switch away from petroleum-based products to bio-derived and degradable composites could …
No polybags in Tripura
ON SEPTEMBER 16, the Tripura government's 20-month-old law banning plastic bags became more stringent. Seeking to remove the crinkles in the …
Agenda for Survival Ep 1 with Sunita Narain: Let's put an end to this plastic addiction
On the World Environment Day, Sunita Narain puts focus on the pollution caused by plastics and why we need to put an end to this toxic addiction.
Ban on junk food in plastic bags
Himachal court tells state to stop sale of non-essential items in non-biodegradable packs
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, …
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: …
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. …