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
India has a 26,000-tonne plastic waste problem40% of this plastic waste remains uncollected causing choking of drainage and river systems
23 Jan, 2019, 06.20 PM 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
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
National Green Tribunal bans burning of plastic, rubber across the countryThe National Green Tribunal has banned "unregulated open burning" of plastic, rubber or such other articles across the country.
13 Dec, 2013, 07.15 PM IST
National Green Tribunal bans burning of plastic, rubber across the countryNational Green Tribunal has banned "unregulated open burning" of plastic, rubber or such other articles across the country.
13 Dec, 2013, 06.14 PM IST
Delhi, NCR likely to generate 50,000 metric tonnes of e-waste by 2015: AssochamIndia's capital is emerging as the world’s dumping capital for e-waste, hazardous activities taking place and like to generate e-waste to a...
31 Aug, 2013, 06.41 PM IST
- Wipro first India company to offer 100% recyclable and toxin-free computers
Wipro Infotech has claimed to be the first Indian company to build a 100 per cent recyclable and toxin-free computer, and joins a small gro...
11 Feb, 2010, 01.07 PM IST
- Wipro launches green desktops
Wipro Infotech, IT business arm of Wipro, on Thursday said that it has launched eco-friendly Wipro Greenware desktops.
29 Jan, 2010, 01.09 AM IST
- Tackling e-waste: A major concern
About 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 mobiles
Heavyweight 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 management
ndia’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 Wonderland
GEPIL 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
- Delhi to be global e-waste capital soon
As many as 900 pcs and 3,500 TV sets are dismantled in the city every day for reuse of their component parts.
02 Aug, 2006, 12.00 AM IST