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- That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mine
- EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbsNew European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across...11 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologiesThe European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security...16 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Tata Motors, Castrol join hands to advance used oil circularity across the lubricant value chainTata Motors and Castrol India have partnered to launch a pilot program for used oil recycling in Karnataka. This initiative aims to create ...29 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- India seeks EU scrap export relief as curbs threaten trade pact gainsIndia has urged the European Union to reconsider planned restrictions on metal scrap exports. Steel and aluminium producers fear these curb...29 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Government allows SEZ units to import solid plastic wasteThe Environment Ministry has permitted the import by amending the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules,...13 Jul, 2016, 04.22 PM IST
- Environment ministry announces new rules for disposal of hazardous wasteHowever, no ministerial permission will be required for import of metal scrap, paper waste and various categories of electrical and electro...03 Apr, 2016, 08.07 PM IST
- Government decides to ban import of tyres, edible fats for recyclingThe changes to the Act were made as vegetable oils and animal fats are said to produce similar effects on environment as by petroleum oils.13 May, 2015, 06.46 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
- New rules for disposal of e-waste become effectiveFrom today, manufacturers and consumers of hazardous electronics and electrical goods will be responsible for disposal of their waste and r...01 May, 2012, 07.30 PM IST
- 59 Maharashtra industries fined for illegal hazardous waste disposalThe Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has directed 59 industrial units to pay fine for unlawful storage and disposal of large quantities ...25 Mar, 2012, 10.15 AM IST
- Gurgaon e-waste likely to grow 300% by 2020However, some of the cos based in the city envisage a lucrative business potential in e-waste management and are picking up on the cause.04 Jul, 2011, 12.27 PM IST
- Strict norms for plastic recycling units in SEZs next weekThe Commerce Ministry is likely to come out with strict norms for SEZ units engaged in recycling of plastic next week in wake of the Enviro...08 Jul, 2010, 08.11 PM IST
- Managing e waste; India poised for EPR?It’s time we do not bank totally on producers. Rather, the government should help in setting up collection and disposal facilities for e wa...07 Jul, 2010, 02.02 AM IST
- Government refuses to take note of hazards of e-wasteA flood always comes with its own detritus. India’s IT explosion may have fuelled economic growth.11 Dec, 2006, 04.39 AM IST
- E-waste recycling: a serious businessThe government has proposed a legislation to allow third party to engage in legitimate recycling.13 Sep, 2006, 12.34 PM IST
- Delhi to be global e-waste capital soonAs 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
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