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In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuseIn 1997, Marion County showcased a remarkable effort in diverting demolition waste. The initiative recycled over eighty percent of construc...- I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...
- America weighs ground raid to grab Iran's buried uranium stockpileAmerican military planners are reportedly considering a complex ground operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium. This extraordinary missi...
- Srinagar begins biomining to clear 11.5 lakh tonnes of legacy wasteSrinagar plans to clear 11.5 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste within two years. A modern integrated waste management plant will be establ...
- Tenants constructed two extra floors in rented property without consent; landlord wins eviction case in high court due to this reasonTenants who illegally constructed two additional floors on a rented property in Shimla have been ordered to demolish them by the Himachal P...
- MCD collects 3 metric tonnes of used diyas under post-Diwali clean-up driveAfter the festive celebrations, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has taken a proactive step by collecting three metric tonnes of used ear...
- Lights, Solar, Action: How a Mira Road society slashed electricty bill by 65% - from Rs 52,000 monthly to Rs 18,000Nav Yuwan Housing Society in Mira Road cut electricity bills significantly. They partnered with Aga Khan Agency for Habitat for a green ret...
- Sustainability should be a foundational element, integrated from the project’s inception: Haresh MirpuriMirpuri balances sustainability with aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness, advocating for responsible luxury through brands li...
- India's circular economy could generate USD 2 trillion market: Union Minister Bhupender YadavUnion Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted that India's circular economy could create a market value of over USD 2 trillion and 10 million ...
- View: Count and cut out Delhi's dirty airDelhi has faced in-migration, urbanisation, a jump in vehicular traffic, industrialisation, and construction activity over the last several...
- Cleaner cities: Here's the blueprint Indore offers for IndiaIndore's successful waste management transformation offers a blueprint for cleaning India's 50 most polluted cities by 2030. Key actions in...
- How sustainability will shape India's construction industryAs awareness grows about the environmental impact of construction activities, Indian builders and developers are embracing sustainable prac...
- Property developers prioritize green developmentsTo deal with the extreme climate change builders are focussing on conserving water by recycling it and using it for flushing and landscape,...
- Factories need to become sustainable. Here's howSustainable buildings fundamentally consume less energy during their construction and operation and have a longer lifespan than conventiona...
- Stubble burning, construction waste still major concerns: SurveyAbout 178 million tonnes of surplus crop residues are available in the country. Burning of these residues leads to rise in pollutant levels...
- Six benefits of buying a green homeThere are several benefits which can reduce the cost of daily necessities if you live in a green home. Here are 6 benefits which can motiva...
- Demolition of illegal buildings: Then and nowDifference between then and now is the stand taken by govt and attitude of politicians. Current operations started only after directions gi...
- Make in India: Will the programme do well to evolve beyond the 'take-make-use-dispose' model?As for broad policy interventions, only the forceful accent on renewable energy, especially solar, stands out for now.
- Can Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) propel India out of the sanitation shame?The Joint Monitoring Programme, assessing the water and sanitation status globally, reveals that about fifty percent of open defecators of ...
- Quest for peace between Israel, Palestinians at crossroad: United Nations"We have reached a dramatic moment in the quest for peace between Israel and the Palestinians," UN official Robert Serry said.
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