Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in ChinaA new AI machine called Fastsort-Textile is revolutionising textile recycling in China. It rapidly sorts used clothes by fiber composition,...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Driving the Circular economy: Role of AI and emerging technologiesArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing waste management. AI-powered robots sort waste with high accuracy, improving recycling. Predicti...
26 Dec, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
Birmingham bin strike intensifies as workers reject offer but city remains defiantBirmingham’s waste crisis continues as striking bin workers reject the city council’s latest offer. Despite mounting rubbish and health con...
15 Apr, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
World Environment Day 2022: From AI waste sorting to zero-waste solutions, this CEO believes e-waste crisis can be tackled with prudenceE-waste, if not managed properly, could lead to numerous health hazards.
04 Jun, 2022, 06.37 PM IST
To trash or not to trash: Futility of the recycling symbol and plastic conundrumThe unhelpful symbol is just one aspect of a recycling system that is far too confusing to be broadly effective.
23 Apr, 2022, 02.45 PM IST
California pushes composting to lower food waste emissions10 Dec, 2021, 11.21 PM IST
IIT Madras startup develops smart dustbin system to prevent COVID-19 spreadCalled 'AirBin', the system developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras enables remote monitoring of waste accumulation levels...
27 Apr, 2020, 04.27 PM IST
Jadavpur University students launch e-waste recycling driveRishika Bhowmick and her friends from the arts department of Jadavpur university are on a mission to collect and recycle all e-waste genera...
24 Aug, 2015, 01.18 PM IST
- 99 per cent of Sweden's waste is now reused
Around 99 per cent of Sweden's garbage is now recycled and the country is so efficient at managing waste they are importing it from other E...
07 Sep, 2014, 08.37 PM IST
- Recycle and reuse
The recycling business has taken on the burden of cleaning up what you don't want, and turning it into something you can't wait to buy.
16 Jan, 2014, 05.27 AM IST
Rs 1 lakh per garbage bin? Chennai corporation deal smells of scamThe Corporation of Chennai has scandalously claimed that in some localities, it spent more than 1 lakh for each of its blue 'group garbage ...
26 Jun, 2013, 10.43 AM IST
- Plastic waste to be used in roads construction
Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) is planning to utilise polybags and harmful plastic wastes in the construction of roads.
09 Mar, 2013, 01.22 AM IST
- For old gadgets, kabaris no more a recycle bin
t is an old computer lying in the house and you have finally decided to sell it to the neighbourhood kabari. Don’t do it. Not only is that ...
25 Jan, 2013, 07.33 AM IST
- Nokia India to launch take-back campaign from Jan 1
The take-back campaign is aimed at educating mobile phone users on the importance of recycling eWaste and will be rolled out in phases acro...
31 Dec, 2008, 12.48 PM IST
Britain dumps its garbage on Indian soilThe waste collected weekly across UK for recycling is being shipped and dumped in India, according to a probe. It is shipped to a waste bla...
09 Sep, 2008, 12.32 AM IST
- New York Council says big stores must recycle plastic bags
Large stores throughout the city must provide bins for recycling plastic bags under a bill passed by the City Council.
10 Jan, 2008, 11.00 AM IST