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PVC RECYCLING PROCESS
Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158°F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each year- Protecting India’s electrical industry: Imperative for an efficient copper recycling regime
- Carpool, minimise paper use, ensure waste disposal, no single-use plastics: EC for 'sustainable polls'
- The Hidden Costs of Using Convenience: Your plastic money has a big environmental tollDebit and credit cards primarily consist of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a plastic renowned for its strength and flexibility. The manufacturin...19 Jan, 2024, 03.01 PM IST
- Delhi government study to find out barriers to elimination of single-use plasticAccording to the project proposal, the Environment Department will engage any agency of repute working in the domain to conduct the study w...27 Jun, 2022, 09.13 PM IST
- Boost Resource EfficiencyThe percentage of a polymer in a plastic material can vary from virtually 100% to less than 20%, and depends on the application for which i...22 Apr, 2021, 12.06 PM IST
- India’s trade agreements need to be revisited and corrected: Arvind Goenka, Chairman, PlexconcilPlastics are one of the most versatile products used in many key industries. This product suffered heavily during the 2020 lockdown. In an ...22 Mar, 2021, 12.07 PM IST
- Ministry proposes three-stage ban on single-use plasticThe proposed prohibition on their manufacture, use, sale, import and handling is in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcemen...13 Mar, 2021, 09.08 AM IST
- NGT pulls up states for not giving action plan on MSWMost of the states today faced the ire of the National Green Tribunal for not complying with its order directing them to file detailed acti...07 Feb, 2017, 11.12 PM IST
- NGT bans waste burning in open areas across the countryThe green panel's judgement came on the petition by Almitra Patel and others seeking directions to local bodies in states and the Centre.23 Dec, 2016, 11.21 AM IST
- India to produce 30 lakh metric tonnes of e-waste by 2018: StudyThe study said that electronic waste discarded by Indians will touch 30 lakh metric tonnes (MT) a year by 2018.22 Apr, 2016, 02.19 AM IST
- Giant air-sucking machines could be the solution to Earth's scary carbon dioxide problemTrees do the same thing, but the fan would ideally be built in areas where you couldn't plant trees, such as deserts.28 Jul, 2015, 12.48 PM IST
- Over 4.5 lakh child labours engaged in e-waste activities in India: ASSOCHAM studyAs per the study, India is likely to generate e-waste to an extent of 15 Lakh metric tonnes (MT) per annum by 2015 from the current level 1...21 Apr, 2014, 03.12 PM IST
- Tackling e-waste: A major concernAbout 3.3 lakh tonnes of electronic waste generated last year was dumped into the rivers, land fills and sewage drains.29 Dec, 2008, 12.34 AM IST
- Getting connected with green mobilesHeavyweight brands like Nokia, LG, Samsung and Haier, among others, are planning to roll out products that will be positioned on an environ...19 Jul, 2008, 09.55 PM IST
- Getting connected with green mobiles'Heavyweight brands like Nokia, LG, Samsung and Haier are planning to roll out products that will be positioned on an environment-friendly p...19 Jul, 2008, 04.26 AM IST
- India Inc is waking up to e-waste managementndia’s booming mobile, PC and TV sales is forcing the country to address an issue that has long been dismissed an a concern of developed we...05 Jul, 2008, 02.05 AM IST
- From Wasteland to WonderlandGEPIL is standing true to the test of waste management and resource recycling in South Gujarat and India Gujarat Enviro Protection and Infr...28 May, 2008, 03.04 AM IST
- 'Better plastic recycling best way out'A three member government committee recently informed the high court that a complete ban on plastic bags was not required in the Capital.20 May, 2008, 04.53 AM IST
- Chemplast to invest Rs 100 cr on environ projectsChemplast Sanmar, a leading manufacturer of PVC and caustic soda, is investing an additional Rs 100 crore for achieving zero discharge of e...03 Jan, 2007, 09.20 PM IST
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