India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Indian recyclers seek removal of import tax on aluminium scrap, letter showsSmall and medium recycling firms are urging the PMO to scrap the 2.5% import tax on aluminium scrap due to rising costs and tight global su...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
SIBUR processes plastic waste in partnership with Indian companiesSIBUR, Russia's largest plastics producer, partners with Indian businesses to recycle plastic waste. EcoPartners, co-founded by Gaurav Sood...
04 Apr, 2024, 07.03 PM IST
Cambodian artist creates 8 foot majestic King Kong from used bicycles and motorbike tyresThe 37-year-old artist, who studied at fine art school in Phnom Penh, has been turning tyres into sculptures for four years.
16 Nov, 2023, 08.49 AM IST
IIT-Kanpur reviews 'startup gateway for garbage-free cities'The program aims to provide support to startups working at the intersection of technology and social innovation. This support will help the...
14 Apr, 2023, 05.00 PM IST
Working to lower construction and logistic costs: Nitin GadkariSpeaking virtually at the 95th FICCI Annual Convention and AGM, he said, "We are trying to minimise use to cement and steel in construction...
16 Dec, 2022, 01.21 PM IST
View: Climate change poses grave risks to life, limb and livelihoodsWhen plastics replaced glass, porcelain and metal to make containers, buckets, plates and innumerable industrial and household items, no on...
22 Apr, 2021, 09.30 AM IST
SDMC takes action for pollution-related offence; imposes challan worth Rs 50 lakhHotspot areas are being kept under constant surveillance and monitored by the officials of the Building Department of the South Zone, offic...
17 Oct, 2020, 08.58 AM IST
Puma launches collection made from waste plastic bottlesThe collection has been produced in collaboration with UK-based waste management and recycling company First Mile. The training collection ...
21 Feb, 2020, 02.29 PM IST
Local sources of pollution in UP, Haryana and Delhi primary reason for poor air quality: EPCASupreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) said stack and dust pollution as well as open burnin...
15 Oct, 2019, 12.51 PM IST
Submit report on plastic burning in 2 weeks: National Green Tribunal to Delhi governmentNational Green Tribunal has directed Delhi government to submit status report on burning of leather and plastic in scrap markets of Mundka ...
17 Oct, 2014, 04.53 PM IST
National Green Tribunal bans burning of plastic, rubber across the countryThe National Green Tribunal has banned "unregulated open burning" of plastic, rubber or such other articles across the country.
13 Dec, 2013, 07.15 PM IST
National Green Tribunal bans burning of plastic, rubber across the countryNational Green Tribunal has banned "unregulated open burning" of plastic, rubber or such other articles across the country.
13 Dec, 2013, 06.14 PM IST
- ACC to take up all plastic, rubber waste from Goa
Goa government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ACC Cement company which would consume all its plastic, thermacol and ru...
15 Jun, 2011, 07.40 PM IST
- Wealth from waste
Wastepickers from 40 countries (including two from India) converged for a conference in Bogota, Colombia a while ago.
05 Nov, 2009, 12.27 AM IST
- PIL seeking closure of hazardous industries
The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Centre, city government and MCD on a PIL seeking a direction to close illegal and polluti...
09 Mar, 2009, 06.51 PM IST
- Now, highways too go green
t is now time for Indian roads to turn environment-friendly. With the use of waste plastic for road construction particularly in bitumen, I...
16 Oct, 2006, 12.52 AM IST