Plastic overshoot day report 2024
Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day
Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day
The state's declaration of ban on polythene bags is ineffective as many plastic bags could be seen in the market till now. Almost one month has passed since the ban on polythene carry bags yet still a number of people are seen carrying goods in their plastic bags. The state government had imposed ban on the polythene carry bags because it is a polluting agent.
DIGBOI, Aug 22: As a part of the awareness-related agenda of 26 Assam (I) company NCC Digboi, an environment-based awareness rally was taken out last morning through the heart of the historic oil city of Digboi. The rally, which set off from Digboi High School, was flagged off by Digboi College Principal In-charge Dipika Hazarika, who attended the programme as the chief guest.<br />
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Election Commission has shown a red signal to the use of plastic and polythene during the election campaign in the upcoming local body elections. The Commission made a plea to the political parties to abstain from using campaign materials that are not eco-friendly. The District Collectors have been entrusted with the task of implementing the directive of the Co
KOCHI: We could soon be talking about constructive solutions for plastic, if all goes well with the successive field trials using plastic-modified bitumen on roads!<br /><br />Studies are on at the National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode, to investigate the improvement in the durability of roads with the introduction of bituminous mixes using plastic.<br />
Vijay Singh | TNN<br /><br />Navi Mumbai: As more containers from the MSC Chitra washed ashore, the officials of Uran taluka geared up to begin a clean-up drive on Friday. The process of clearing the plastic waste and other rotting food items will be undertaken by the Coast Guard, along with the Raigad district officials.
Tirumala, the richest temple in the country, will soon become a plastic-free zone. The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a ban on the use of plastics at the popular hill shrine. The order will come into force within a month, a statement from the Chief Minister
Anantapur, Aug. 10: A city in a drought-prone district has set an example by banning the use of plastic below 20 microns (0.2 mm) and that too from 2006.<br /><br />Tadipatri, the industrially developed town in Anantapur, is completely free of plastic and other hazardous substances.<br />
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday launched a youth portal under the Bhagidari scheme of the Delhi Government for channelising the energy of the youth towards the 11-point agenda of development envisaged for the Capital city by her. Speaking at the launch, Ms. Dikshit said the portal will prove to be an effective bridge between young people and policy makers. Empowerment
JAIPUR: In a major step for environment protection, the Rajasthan Government on Monday announced a complete ban on use of plastic carry-bags all over the State from August 1. A notification declared the entire State a
Plastics are found everywhere in the city. In fact, plastics welcome the visitor to any city. The disposal of plastics have become a headache for the civic bodies. In the meantime, the ban on the use of plastics are under consideration by various Gram Panchayats in the district. Even the public have started supporting the move.