Waste

New Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 comes into effect

New Delhi: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s  waste management framework, came into force from Wednesday,…

3 weeks ago

IPCA-TERI charts actionable roadmap for India’s circular economy

New Delhi: India’s transition from a linear waste management model to a resource-efficient circular economy took centre stage at the…

3 months ago

From waste to wealth: How Biofuels can redefine India’s energy economy: Opinion

By Kishan Karunakaran, CEO and Founder, Buyofuel India stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy transition journey. As the…

5 months ago

Varanasi imposes ₹250 fine for spitting in public to boost cleanliness

Varanasi: In a major step towards improving cleanliness and hygiene, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has announced strict penalties for…

6 months ago

NGT raps UP govt. for incomplete Ganga clean-up data, grants two weeks to respond

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to furnish complete and…

11 months ago

NGT raps Karnataka government for lapses in waste management

Karnataka generates 12,701 tonnes per day (TPD) of waste across 316 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), but processes only 10,031 TPD…

1 year ago

International Day of Zero Waste focus to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns

Every year, 92 million tonnes of textile waste is produced globally. Eleven per cent of plastic waste comes from clothing…

1 year ago

Earth is facing triple planetary crisis: UN Chief

New Delhi: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the earth is facing a "triple planetary crisis" of climate disruption, nature…

4 years ago