New waste management technology could improve life in rural India: Study
Researchers produced a detailed breakdown of how a process called pyrolysis could turn biomass waste like rice straw, manure and wood into a solution for three common problems... Key Points
The Tribune India{Swachh Teerath campaign} NCC cadets appeal residents to keep surroundings clean
NCC cadets and faculty of ITI College, Gill Road, participated in a cleanliness drive organized by the municipal corporation as part of the Swachh Teerath campaign. The campaign aims to spread awareness and involve religious organizations, NGOs, and educational institutes in promoting cleanliness and waste management. The commissioner appealed to residents to stop using banned plastic and support waste management efforts. #SwachhTeerath #CleanlinessDrive Key Points
Hindustan TimesMachines are digging, dragging, tearing into Delhi garbage mountains. Time’s running out
Delhi's three landfills at Ghazipur, Okhla, and Bhalswa have deadlines until next year to clear the mounds. But even as AAP-BJP trade blame, new trucks full of garbage keep arriving at the sites. Key Points
ThePrintWhy menstrual waste is proving to be a 'big bloody mess' in India
The disposal of sanitary pads in India is causing an environmental crisis due to their plastic content and lack of proper waste management. Approximately 121 million Indian women use sanitary napkins, resulting in 12.3 billion napkins and 113,000 tons of waste annually. The scarcity of incinerators and the inadequacy of small-scale incinerators contribute to the problem. Key Points
Economic Times8 fashionable ways to repurpose old clothes and reduce waste
Discover the transformative power of repurposing old clothes. Reduce waste and embrace sustainable fashion with these fashionable and eco-friendly tips. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan Times
waste collection affected for third consecutive day in Gurugram
Garbage collection in Gurugram was severely affected for the third consecutive day due to non-payment of dues to the waste collection concessionaire. The private firm responsible for waste management has refused to collect garbage until their pending dues worth ?48 crore ($7 million) are cleared. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram is planning alternative waste collection plans to ensure clean city roads. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBusiness models for urban sustainability
A significant quantity of municipal solid waste (MSW) is still unaccounted and untreated. Fresh as well as legacy waste can be a source of energy and material. Annual MSW collected, for example, can produce 12-15 million tonnes of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) Key Points
FinancialexpressUrban Enviro waste Management IPO: Issue fully booked on Day 1 on huge retail demand; check details
Urban Enviro waste Management's initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 3.86 times on Day 1, with bids received for 41,84,400 shares against 1,142,400 shares on offer. The price band for the offering is set at ₹100 per share. Key Points
mintNow, churches in Delhi to spread message on keeping Yamuna clean
. This comes a day after mosques in the city joined the initiative. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMeet Anish Malpani of Ashaya, the start-up rolling out the world’s first sunglasses from recycled chips packets
Anish Malpani of Pune-based start-up Ashaya is using their patent-pending technology to convert multi-layered plastic into high-quality products, the first being a pair of sunglasses, under the brand Without. With the beta programme wrapping up recently, the team is gearing up for its launch in June. Key Points
The Hindu
Explained | India’s solar push augurs a looming waste management challenge
India is expected to produce 4 million tonnes a year of waste from solar photovoltaic installations but is not prepared to handle it. It must begin now, otherwise, it will be too late. Key Points
The HinduTwo-day ‘Waste to Wow’ exhibition begins at Rose Garden
The exhibition has been organised by Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) under Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). Many groups working under the theme 'Waste to Wow' are taking part in the exhibition. They turn the waste material into something useful. Key Points
The Indian ExpressStory of the Brahmapuram waste plant that suffocates Kochi city
It's been 16 years since the waste dumping began at Brahmapuram dump yard in Kerala's Kochi. In the light of a recent fire and toxic smoke that engulfed the city, here's a look at how the waste treatment plant turned into a dump yard. Key Points
India Today28 lakh MT legacy waste will be processed till July: Haryana chief secy
The chief secretary directed the officers to explore other alternative sites for fresh waste management during a virtual meeting with the senior officers of GMDA and MC Faridabad. Kaushal directed the concerned officers to review and monitor the weekly status report of land filling sites and inform the additional chief secretary (ACS) urban local bodies. Key Points
Hindustan TimesRecycling business can be a $20-billion opportunity: Avendus Capital
The world is now under more pressure to become sustainable than ever before, Avendus said in the report, titled ‘Circular Economy: Recycling waste to Wealth. Therefore, there is a need to immediately implement policies to ensure the conservation of natural resources, reduction of waste, and reduced fossil fuel use so that the rate of climate change can be positively altered, it added. Key Points
Economic Times
To erase plastic waste, focus on recyclability
Plastic is a ubiquitous and long-lasting substance — essential for almost everything we do. But it has now become a bane to our environment. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMorning brief: TMC MP's dig at BJP leader over Bengal booth capturing
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesDevelop Lakshadweep but only for eco-friendly tourism
Its potential as a holiday spot has got much of India talking after PM Modi’s recent visit, but it’s vital that its exploitation is an eco-friendly project right from the start. An island of the Maldives that became a garbage dump offers us an example of what not to do. Key Points
mintStriking the right chord: Sustainability steals the show at music festivals
Sustainability isn't something that's nice to have; it's a mandate. And it's the right thing to communicate to our audience so that they start thinking about it as well, says Bacardi NH7 Weekender director Tej Brar. Key Points
Economic Times11 days on, toxic fumes continue to spread from Brahmapuram sewage plant fire
95 per cent of the fire at the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant in Kochi has been extinguished. Meanwhile, Kerala High Court will re-hear the case taken voluntarily in connection with the fire at the Brahmapuram plant today. Key Points
India Today
Finland's plan to bury spent nuclear fuel for 100,000 years
Finland is on the verge of becoming the first nation to bury spent nuclear fuel rods deep underground for the long term. Erika Benke visits the Onkalo site to find out more. Key Points
BBCNovotel Mumbai Juhu beach installs EV charging station
India Business News: Novotel Mumbai Juhu beach has installed an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station to provide its guests and visitors powering options for their electric vehicles. Reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly practices in the hospitality sector. Other initiatives include an in-house bottling plant to reduce plastic waste and the introduction of a vegan menu for sustainable dining options. Key Points
Times Of India