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Waste-to-Energy Plants, Once Regarded As Panacea For India’s Garbage Crisis, Are Worsening Toxic Air In Cities
Waste-to-Energy Plants, Once Regarded As Panacea For India’s Garbage Crisis, Are Worsening Toxic Air In Cities
Framed as a solution to India's urban waste crisis, 20 waste-to-energy plants across India, handling 19,900 tonnes or one eighth of India’s total daily waste generation, emit toxic pollutants that endanger public health. Marginalised communities are disproportionately affected by pollution from these incineration plants, which thrive on a system that incentivises unsegregated waste and reinforces dependence on plastics.
Plastics Treaty Contact Your Minister | Break Free From Plastic
Plastics Treaty Contact Your Minister | Break Free From Plastic
Single-use take-away cups of paper are as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups - PubMed
Single-use take-away cups of paper are as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups - PubMed
Single-use plastics and food packaging are the most common items polluting the environment, commonly identified in surveys and litter monitoring campaigns. There are pushes to ban these products from production and use in different regions, and to replace them with other materials viewed as "safer" …
Are bioplastics and plant-based materials safer than conventional plastics? In vitro toxicity and chemical composition
Are bioplastics and plant-based materials safer than conventional plastics? In vitro toxicity and chemical composition
Plastics contain a complex mixture of known and unknown chemicals; some of which can be toxic. Bioplastics and plant-based materials are marketed as s…
Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers
Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers
As negotiators meet this week for the fourth round of global plastics treaty talks, scientists warn that both plant-based and petroleum-based plastics are toxic, with both needing tough regulation to protect public health.
Biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics
Biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics
The EU is addressing the sourcing, labelling and use of biobased plastics, and the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics.
Bans, clean-ups, recycling push: Why all of this has failed to beat plastic pollution
Bans, clean-ups, recycling push: Why all of this has failed to beat plastic pollution
Each of these is only a part of the jigsaw that must come together to eradicate plastic pollution. But where are the missing pieces?
Microplastics associated contaminants from disposable paper cups and their consequence on human health
Microplastics associated contaminants from disposable paper cups and their consequence on human health
Single-use take-away cups of paper are as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups
Single-use take-away cups of paper are as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups
Single-use plastics and food packaging are the most common items polluting the environment, commonly identified in surveys and litter monitoring campa…
North Chennai residents to pitch greener alternatives to WtE plant | Chennai News - Times of India
North Chennai residents to pitch greener alternatives to WtE plant | Chennai News - Times of India
Chennai: With growing resistance to the proposed waste-to-energy (WtE) plant at Kodungaiyur, the Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Associa.
Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry
Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry
Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has carved a new category of industries called the ‘blue category’ industries based on the Essential Enviro
Residents write to NGT, seek its intervention against waste plant
Residents write to NGT, seek its intervention against waste plant
The residents have been protesting the setting up of the facility at the heart of Shivaji Nagar.
Despite residents’ opposition, Chennai corporation to go ahead with Kodungaiyur incinerator plant
Despite residents’ opposition, Chennai corporation to go ahead with Kodungaiyur incinerator plant
CHENNAI: Despite opposition from Kodungaiyur residents, the corporation on Thursday adopted a resolution at the council meeting to implement the waste-to-energy
World Bank cancels funding for 4 waste-to-energy plants in Gujarat after residents object
World Bank cancels funding for 4 waste-to-energy plants in Gujarat after residents object
The facilities are proposed to cumulatively incinerate 3,750 tons of unsegregated municipal solid waste daily, the Alliance for Incinerator Free Gujarat said.
Toxic Threat: Northwest Delhi Residents Rise Up Against Proposed Waste Plant
Toxic Threat: Northwest Delhi Residents Rise Up Against Proposed Waste Plant
Locals are particularly worried about the risk of chemical seepage affecting nearby agricultural land.
Chennai residents stage ‘kolam’ protest against GCC's waste-to-energy project
Chennai residents stage ‘kolam’ protest against GCC's waste-to-energy project
Residents across Chennai staged a Kolam (Rangoli) protest on Bhogi on Monday, January 13, against the Greater Chennai Corporation's (GCC) proposed waste-to-ener
Chennai Corporation waste-to-energy plan near Kodungaiyur dumpyard faces ‘burning’ concerns over pollution
Chennai Corporation waste-to-energy plan near Kodungaiyur dumpyard faces ‘burning’ concerns over pollution
Delhi's Environmental Lawlessness: Waste-To-Energy Plants Or Health Hazard? | Sneha Mordani
Delhi's Environmental Lawlessness: Waste-To-Energy Plants Or Health Hazard? | Sneha Mordani
Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.
Clean it up, safely: A guide to eco-friendly cleaning practices
Clean it up, safely: A guide to eco-friendly cleaning practices
Chemicals from detergents and floor cleaners can pollute rivers and lakes. Using natural ingredients lessens environmental damage.
Kadalekayi Parishe 2024 | A Zero Waste Collective!
Kadalekayi Parishe 2024 | A Zero Waste Collective!
Hunger warriors ensure nobody’s plate is empty
Hunger warriors ensure nobody’s plate is empty
Pay up to Rs 400 a month to dispose of garbage, Bengaluru civic body BBMP proposes
Pay up to Rs 400 a month to dispose of garbage, Bengaluru civic body BBMP proposes
Eco-Friendly Fibers May Pose a Greater Threat to the Planet Than Plastics, Concerning Study Reveals
Eco-Friendly Fibers May Pose a Greater Threat to the Planet Than Plastics, Concerning Study Reveals
Amritsar: Residents, farmers for action against burning of garbage - The Tribune
Amritsar: Residents, farmers for action against burning of garbage - The Tribune
Trade-Offs: Your burning trash has much in common with the Vietnam War, says Mridula Ramesh
Trade-Offs: Your burning trash has much in common with the Vietnam War, says Mridula Ramesh
Gujarat: 174 Civil Society Outfits Urge World Bank to Reject Loan for Harmful Waste-to-Energy Projects
Gujarat: 174 Civil Society Outfits Urge World Bank to Reject Loan for Harmful Waste-to-Energy Projects
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Youtube - Burning Injustice, Trailer
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Decentralized Organics Management In Urban High Rises | BioCycle
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Walk the ramp @ Threads of Tomorrow!
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Threads of Tomorrow Registration Form
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Menstrual Hygiene Day Webinar
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#21 The Pulse - March24.pdf
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The Zero-Waste Collective Fundraiser
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Farmers’ markets, leaf composting key initiatives of historic RWA
Press Conference - Launch of Climate RISE Alliance with Karnataka Policy & Planning Commission
Press Conference - Launch of Climate RISE Alliance with Karnataka Policy & Planning Commission
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Dr. Shanthi Tummala's Story | The Real Celebrity Podcast
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Can Valentine’s Day be EcoFriendly?
Kadalekayi Parishe-2023-ZWC Report.pdf
Kadalekayi Parishe-2023-ZWC Report.pdf
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Swachh Survekshan awards: Siddipet wins clean city award in South Zone
Best Practices of HSR Layout, Bengaluru in Solid Waste Management (SWM) #collaboration #citizengroup
Best Practices of HSR Layout, Bengaluru in Solid Waste Management (SWM) #collaboration #citizengroup
Wake up and smell the plastic: Reflections on the recently concluded #INC3
Wake up and smell the plastic: Reflections on the recently concluded #INC3
Help End the Age of Plastics: Global Plastics Treaty Now! - Greenpeace
Help End the Age of Plastics: Global Plastics Treaty Now! - Greenpeace
Asia Pacific’s waste disposal a burning question
Asia Pacific’s waste disposal a burning question
Swacha Graha Kalika Kendra: India's First Learning Centre On Solid Waste Management
Swacha Graha Kalika Kendra: India's First Learning Centre On Solid Waste Management
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The Hidden Truth Behind Sweden's Waste Disposal Infrastructure
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Proposed WtE plant locations - Google My Maps
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