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
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation rises from slumber, plans to again implement plastic ban
Once again the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced ban on usage of plastic bags. The civic body once again going to come down heavily on people, traders found flouting the rule. The civic
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Mohali MC mulls to impose complete ban on polythene bags
MOHALI: The municipal corporation has decided to impose complete ban on usage of polythene bags in the city. The agenda point put up during the recent MC house meet has been duly approved. Interestingly,
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Ahead of polls, Environment Ministry issues advisory to reduce plastic usage in campaigning
The advisory said that the upcoming general elections present an excellent opportunity to introduce a behavioral change in election campaigning and promote sustainable practices. In the run-up to the
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Children raise awareness on fitness and environment
Gurgaon: A foggy and chilly Sunday morning didn’t stop 50 specially-abled and abandoned children from spreading their joy and enthusiasm in the debut edition of the Alcis Family Run. The event, which
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Identify and develop 36 stations as ‘eco-smart stations': NGT to Railways
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has directed the Railways to identify and develop at least 36 stations as "eco-smart stations" within two weeks. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh
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HC notice to UT Admn on plea for ban on polythene
NGO seeks steps to stop manufacturing, storage, import, sale or transport of polythene or plastic carry bags The Punjab and Haryana High Court today put the Union of India, States of Punjab and Haryana
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India has a 26,000-tonne plastic waste problem
NEW DELHI: India generates 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste every day, but 40% of it remains uncollected causing choking of drainage and river systems, littering of the marine ecosystem, soil and water pollution,
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Somalis turn a profit by transforming their scrap plastic
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - As the rubbish built up on the rubble of Mogadishu’s wrecked streets, Ahmed Abdullah saw a business opportunity. He recruited a team of workers - many of them refugees from Somalia’s
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Ban on plastic bags below 50 microns from April 1
KOCHI: Corporation has announced that they would collect only segregated waste from April 1. Corporation authorities have also decided to strictly enforce ban on plastic carry bags below 50 microns.
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Srinagar Airport among 20 declared plastic-free by AAI
Airport officials said as part of AAIs eco-friendly policy, these airports also plan to install plastic bottle crushing machines and place dustbins at prominent places. The Srinagar International Airport