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In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting families- In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumed
- California’s CR&R digester can process 334,000 tons of food and green waste yearly, yielding 4 million diesel-gallon equivalents of RNG and 250,000 tons of fertilizer
- In 1993, Taiwan collected 70% of its trash while recycling virtually none. 33 years later, paid bags, musical trucks and sorting helped drive recycling to 55% nationwideTaiwan’s experience therefore challenges the idea that recycling depends mainly on individual environmental enthusiasm. People certainly ne...01 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
- Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to natureThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch represents a vast area of ocean pollution, containing trillions of plastic pieces and thousands of tonnes o...28 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- Kullu municipal administration used ecologically sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage, NGT informedKullu administration used sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage after a plant closure. Contractor issues and transport disruptions led...27 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- ‘Dog pagal ho gaya hai, pig bahut ho gaye hai’: Jaipur Nagar Nigam’s complaint portal uses conversational Hindi to report shelterless animals; goes viralJaipur Nagar Nigam's official complaint portal has gone viral for having dropdown menus listing civic problems in plain conversational Hind...18 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- Plea in HC alleges AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar being illegally detainedThe Delhi High Court will hear a plea today regarding AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar's alleged illegal detention. He was reportedly taken into custo...18 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- HC rues people's 'litter here, cleanliness abroad' act; asks if we are living in civilised societyThe Bombay High Court expressed strong disapproval of citizens littering in India. The court questioned if this behavior reflects the price...31 Jul, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- 'Absolute garbage' or '9/10'? PlayStation players can't agree on Halo: Campaign Evolved; game now available on all platformsHalo Campaign Evolved, a modernized remake, has launched across major gaming platforms. Early player responses show a division between prai...28 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- Delhi government announces major boost for Kanwar Camps, financial assistance enhanced, large camps to receive up to Rs 15 LakhThe Delhi government plans to significantly increase financial aid for Kanwar camps. Assistance for larger camps operating longer will see ...28 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Why you should start saving the plastic clips from every loaf of breadSmall bread clips are surprisingly useful for organizing household items and securing snack bags. These tiny plastic pieces are too small f...27 Jul, 2026, 05.54 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
- Chhattisgarh Rs 17 crore snakebite scam: How doctors, lawyers, clerks and bank employees faked deaths in BilaspurChhattisgarh Snakebite Scam: Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested seventeen individuals in a large compensation fraud. This synd...21 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- Indore family mistakenly drops 2-kg silver utensil in garbage; municipal sanitation workers find it at a segregation centreA family's cherished silver urn was accidentally discarded into a garbage truck in Indore. Municipal workers undertook a difficult search t...21 Jul, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- Why does your dog ignore you after coming home? Experts reveal the truth about lost dog syndrome recoveryLost Dog Syndrome can change how a missing dog behaves after coming home. Many rescued dogs hide, avoid owners, or seem fearful. Animal beh...10 Jul, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Many people throw away dryer sheets after one use, but soaking a used sheet in a greasy pan overnight may help loosen baked-on residueA new kitchen hack involves using used dryer sheets for cleaning. These sheets contain surfactants that help lift oil from solid surfaces. ...10 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Gurgaon Waterlogging: Why does the Millennium City of Fortune 500 firms flood every time it rains? The answer has nothing to do with weatherGurugram's corporate corridor became a swamp after recent heavy rainfall. The city floods due to dismantled natural drainage systems over d...09 Jul, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- Regularisation fee deters Delhi's unauthorised colony residents from legalising propertiesThe MCD's property regularisation drive has seen minimal applications in two months. Many low-income residents find the high charges unaffo...08 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- 'I once coached Rahul Dravid': Meet Arun Pai, The Ugly Indian founder who spent 24 hours staring at a garbage dump, and changed how India cleans its streetsBengaluru's "Footpath Mayor," Arun Pai, transformed a personal frustration with civic apathy into a national cleanup movement. After observ...04 Jul, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
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