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Online monitoring mandatory for waste-to-energy plants and landfills: CPCBTo enhance environmental compliance, the Central Pollution Control Board has mandated that waste-to-energy plants and landfill sites instal...19 Aug, 2025, 01.23 PM IST- Why menstrual waste is proving to be a 'big bloody mess' in IndiaThe disposal of sanitary pads in India is causing an environmental crisis due to their plastic content and lack of proper waste management....02 Oct, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
- How adolescent-focussed brand SheWings is empowering girls with curated sustainable menstrual hygiene productsMadan Mohit Bhardwaj, Founder, SheWings Personal Care, delves into the philosophy, product efficacy, and passion for planet Earth, behind t...14 Sep, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
- IIT Delhi incubated startup Sanfe launches reusable sanitary padsWith the increasing amount of plastic waste created by the sanitary pads, Sanfe has developed reusable pads.20 Aug, 2019, 04.18 PM IST
- World Menstrual Hygiene Day: 8 FAQs about menstrual cupsPriced at Rs 300 onwards, menstrual cups are considered to be ecologically sustainable and cost-effective.28 May, 2019, 04.16 PM IST
- Ward wise wet waste collection by Year-endWhile, the BBMP wants segregation, the state government has been talking about setting up wasteto-energy plants that require mixed waste.09 Oct, 2018, 11.03 AM IST
- Towards sustainable menstrual choices: Bengaluru eco-activists launch ‘cup and cloth campaign’Most sanitary pads contain plastic and take 500-800 years to decompose.24 Jan, 2018, 01.20 PM IST
- Private companies may manage waste mopup in BengaluruThe civic body spends Rs 600 crore a year on solid waste management. This is a fourth of its annual revenue.23 Feb, 2017, 12.31 PM IST
- Sustainable menstruation gaining momentum in BengaluruBengaluru produces 90 tonne of sanitary waste in a day. It either goes to the landfill or is burnt -both processes harm the environment.20 Jul, 2016, 03.24 PM IST
- Fodder for her pets, manure for her gardenAnnapurna, an educationist, has dogs, rabbits, ducks and a small poultry on her one-acre property. "Some of the vegetable and fruit peels a...30 Jun, 2016, 05.24 PM IST
- Condoms, diapers, pads to come with pouches for clean disposalUnder the rules, manufacturers, brand owners and marketing companies are also expected to educate the masses on proper disposal of the prod...06 Apr, 2016, 12.19 PM IST
- Govt notifies rules to dispose of garbage; puts special attention on managing sanitary wasteManufacturers of sanitary pads/napkins and diapers in India will have to provide a pouch or wrapper for disposal along with the packets of ...05 Apr, 2016, 07.12 PM IST
- Bengaluru has still a long way to go to deal with sanitary waste disposalImproper disposal of sanitary waste can lead to various environmental and health risks. "It is a huge problem across the country, said a me...21 Jan, 2016, 12.00 PM IST
- Waste picker from ward 198 returns from COP 21,urges to follow moral science lesson from school on cleanlinessMansoor Ahmed, the devoted waste picker from ward no 198, Jayanagar from the city, whose selfless work of collecting dry waste from more th...11 Dec, 2015, 12.56 PM IST
- A bin for sanitary waste? Bengaluru stares at 150 tonnes per dayThe BBMP is expected to commence the programme once the High Court resolves a petition filed by BBMP's temporary employees.31 Aug, 2015, 10.07 AM IST
- Sale of waste from SEZ to DTA permitted without authorisationThe government has permitted sale of waste or scrap from special economic zones to the domestic market without the requirement of an author...25 Jul, 2013, 10.27 PM IST
- Cities facing garbage disposal problem: GovernmentDue to lack of dumping space, financial constraints and inadequate capacity of urban local bodies, problem of garbage disposal in cities ha...02 May, 2013, 06.01 PM IST
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