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Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise you- 99 lakh MT legacy waste cleared at Bhalswa; Delhi minister Manohar Lal calls for faster action
- HC rues people's 'litter here, cleanliness abroad' act; asks if we are living in civilised society
- Maruti Suzuki bets big on alternative fuel with Rs 561 crore CBG push; sees margin recovery aheadMaruti Suzuki India is investing ₹561 crore in four compressed biogas manufacturing projects. Higher raw material costs, aggravated by glob...31 Jul, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside itA Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new gro...31 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- Assam Cabinet clears CBG Policy 2026 aligned with national modelAssam's Cabinet approved a new Compressed Biogas Policy to convert organic waste into clean energy. This policy offers significant capital ...31 Jul, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- China school canteens turn food waste into biodiesel, compost with this smart machine; watch videoA novel system in Chinese school canteens processes leftover food into valuable resources. Students deposit food scraps into specialized ma...31 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Sustainability is at the core of what Thermax does: Vishal Mehra, Head-Water and Wastewater Business, ThermaxThermax received the Sustainability Champion award at the Economic Times Family Business Awards. The company's future growth plans are now ...31 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Psychology says people who waste a lot of food in marriage functions aren't always careless: What this behaviour reveals?Psychology says people who waste a lot of food in marriage functions aren't always acting out of carelessness. Food waste at weddings can b...31 Jul, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
- NLC India arm NIRL to set up 900 MW solar power projectNLC India's subsidiary NIRL has received an order for a 900 MW solar power project. This significant project was awarded through a competit...30 Jul, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- India's factory output grows 7.3% in June, fastest pace in nearly two yearsIndia's industrial production surged 7.3% in June, marking its fastest growth in nearly two years. Manufacturing and electricity generation...29 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Don’t throw away plastic bottles: How to make DIY planters and 7 other clever hacks to reuse themPlastic bottles can be reused creatively instead of being thrown away. From DIY planters and watering cans to cable organisers, funnels, bi...28 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Bengaluru: Minister Gowda orders removal of Bescom obstructions on footpaths under 'Freedom from Waste' drivePrompted by safety concerns, Bengaluru's minister has instructed Bescom to eliminate footpath hazards by August 1. The directive includes t...28 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Bengaluru orders vacant plot owners to clear waste by Aug 15Bengaluru authorities mandate vacant site owners clear waste by August 15. Non-compliance will result in waste removal and cost recovery by...28 Jul, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Four decades after Chernobyl, Italy embraces nuclear againFour decades after abandoning nuclear power in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, Italy is preparing to revive the sector as Prime Ministe...28 Jul, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- NPCIL gets sole proposal from Hindalco for Bharat Small ReactorsApart from the Aditya Birla Group company, Jindal Steel, Tata Power and Reliance Industries had also initially sought tentative project doc...28 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- In 2022, Ireland built a pedestrian bridge from two wind-turbine blades that were too difficult to recycleOld wind turbine blades are now supporting a footbridge in County Cork, Ireland. These blades, retired after their operational life, offer ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- The world sent Chile nearly 60,000 tons of used clothes a year; what could not be sold formed a desert mountain visible from spaceVast clothing dumps in Chile's Atacama Desert highlight fast fashion's global impact. Thousands of tons of discarded garments arrive annual...27 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Planned development of Gurugram among Haryana govt's top priorities: CM SainiChief Minister Nayab Singh Saini prioritized Gurugram's cleanliness and development during a recent meeting. He directed officials to ensur...25 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- Aspiring young innovators gather at startup ecosystem summit in KashmirYoung entrepreneurs showcased innovative ideas at Srinagar's ASCEND-2026 startup summit. The event aimed to attract funding and foster econ...24 Jul, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
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