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
Plastics
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Plastic ban in Maharashtra: Thermocol decorations set to be allowed till end of Ganesh festival
The state environment department (SED) is likely to allow the use of the thermocol decorations till the end of the 10-day Ganesh festival in September. WITH TWO days to go for the implementation of
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Beat plastic pollution: good news from India
This book covers a holistic overview of the Indian plastic industry, existing challenges, the role of citizen groups and, most importantly, the role of the informal sector. The Indian lifestyle is based
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Plastics in life and environment
This book presents the technical story of plastics in a non-technical language for people all around the world. In an engaging narrative, the book talks about the history of plastics as well as the widespread
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Mumbai: Four days ahead of plastic ban, confusion over disposal continues
While the ban will be implemented within Maharashtra, passengers coming to Mumbai from other parts of the country are also expected to be maintain caution while disposing plastic at stations. With the
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UP govt scheme of zero tolerance to plastic at Taj yet to take off
Agra: The Uttar Pradesh government’s much-hyped programme of zero tolerance to use of disposal plastic, especially at Taj Mahal, hasn’t taken off as plastic water bottles and shoe covers still remain littered
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Ethiopia: Ministry Attaches Due Attention to Curb Plastic Pollution
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) disclosed that it has developed a national policy that restrict the production or importation, distribution and utilization of plastic bags that
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Plastic ban: GHMC chief wants steel plates in weddings
To make sure of ‘zero waste’ weddings, he told officials to adopt function halls for a week. Hyderabad: Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, B. Janardhan Reddy, has directed
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After plastic, govt aims a crackdown on e-waste in Maharashtra
After plastic, the state government will crack down on electronic waste. Producers of electrical and electronic goods like television sets, computers and mobile phones will be directed to fulfil mandatory
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Meghalaya fares better than Bhutan in carbon emission
SHILLONG: The report of the carbon footprint of Meghalaya has revealed that in terms of carbon emissions, Meghalaya is doing better than Bhutan which is famous for its low carbon footprint. This presents
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DC appeals to make Ambubachi Mela plastic-free
Kamrup (M) Deputy Commissioner has appealed to the people for not to use plastic during Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple this year. In a meeting today at Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner’s office,