Third dumpsite fire in a month points to systemic failure of waste management in Delhi

Recent fire at Bhalswa raging for 72 hours; previous two fires at Ghazipur led to spike in air pollution

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

Reuse of reclaimed land after biomining of legacy waste: What needs to change

Urban local bodies need a comprehensive policy for reuse of reclaimed land

Dumpsite fires are turning cities into gas chambers. They have to be prevented, not controlled

Focus on building infrastructure, reducing continuous dumping of fresh waste at landfill sites is critical

World Environment Day 2021: Why we need to restore contaminated land

Even after 21 years of waste management legislation, a majority of urban local bodies do not have an engineered landfill for disposal …

Why waste management in Northeast India needs an urgent overhaul

Specialised policies needed for mountainous regions;standardised national-level policies lack nuance for regional challenges

Integral role of women in waste management

Having gender inclusion into waste management policymaking can lead to more comprehensive and inclusive solutions

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 …

Solid waste management: Why integrating informal sector is a must

Engagement of formal waste management system remains low in the cities due to funds crunch, low sectoral development & lack of know-how

No place for toxins in circular economy

Plastic materials containing toxic chemicals should not be recycled; they should be phased out

India’s thriving chemical industry & urgent call for human biomonitoring studies

Implementation of biomonitoring programme will enable India detect health trends early, participate in global efforts to address common …

Methane from Indian dumpsites — a missed opportunity & potential climate pollutant

Methane emissions from MSW landfills represent a lost opportunity to capture, recover and use a significant energy resource

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

Indian landfills — a source of microplastics?

Two studies present evidence of microplastics in Indian dumpsites, which can pose a serious impact on the surrounding environment

World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Many Indian cities, rural areas are still struggling to manage sanitary waste

There is an urgent need to explore other ways of managing sanitary waste

Are combustibles derived from legacy waste dumpsites opportunity or challenge?

It is imperative to create an enabling ecosystem for increasing the gainful utilisation of refused derived fuel by industries

CSE commits to strengthen solid waste management in Tanzania at 2nd pan-Africa workshop

CSE and NEMC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the waste management in Tanzania

Time to address Delhi’s rising challenge of legacy waste: If not now, when?

If the current trend of dumping fresh waste continues, Delhi will have to deal with an additional 1 crore tonnes of waste in another 5 years,…

Doubling ship recycling capacity by 2024: Are we ready?

The industry is an economic driver for India, but entails several occupational hazards and environmental implications 

Closure of community bin area in Delhi deals blow to waste pickers

The informal waste recyclers in Connaught Place also segregated the waste collected. They extracted recyclables from waste and sold it

How construction material derived from agro-waste can pave way for sustainable living

Agro-based biocomposites help in carbon sequestration, control air pollution and reduce global warming

Methane emissions from Indian landfills: Knowing why estimates vary by models key to effective management

Concerted efforts needed to standardise data collection, invest in modern waste management infrastructure, develop region-specific models

Toxic ignorance: Most Indian cities way off segregating domestic hazardous waste

In absence of robust framework and infrastructure, segregation of domestic hazardous waste remains a distant dream for most Indian cities

Towards circular economy: What to do with legacy waste in India

Bioremediation to treat legacy waste and reclaim old dumpsites may not always work; the composition of the waste also matters