Under Siege
On every World Environment Day, India stirs to a harsh reality ~ its towering Himalayan peaks, once-pristine rivers, and meticulously planned cities are drowning in plastic waste.
On every World Environment Day, India stirs to a harsh reality ~ its towering Himalayan peaks, once-pristine rivers, and meticulously planned cities are drowning in plastic waste.
Convenience beats consciousness! Consumers in Kolkata continue to use plastic bags to carry articles of daily needs from local markets despite being aware of the menace brought by it.
Plastic pollution ranks among the most urgent global environmental crises today, with scientific studies detecting its presence from deep ocean trenches and remote mountain peaks to the human brain and bloodstream.
In a remarkable blend of innovation, compassion, and sustainability, the department of education at Asannagar Madan Mohan Tarkalankar College has launched a heart-warming initiative to quench the thirst of the voiceless birds.
India has come to the fore as the world’s largest plastic polluter, releasing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, according to a recent study. This accounts for approximately one-fifth of the global plastic emissions.
The Uttarakhand government will implement the QR Code-based Digital Deposit Refund Scheme (DDRS) across the state to make hill areas plastic-free.
The conclave was inaugurated by Chemicals and Fertilisers Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Mercy Epao was present.
Flags of 20 countries including India's national flag made with the usage of plastic waste for the ICC T-20 Men's World Cup. These flags are manufactured by a Surat-based company named Praveen Overseas.
The Ayodhya administration has entered into an agreement with a private company to responsibly use and convert plastic waste generated here into automotive fuel.
New restrictions introduced in New York City, the most populous city in the US, to reduce single-use plastic waste in takeout orders came into effect.
