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Page-2 of E Waste Reduction

E-waste reduction is crucial for environmental sustainability. It involves minimising electronic waste through recycling and responsible disposal. Many devices contain harmful materials. Proper management can prevent soil and water contamination. Awareness campaigns educate the public on e-waste issues. Governments and organisations promote recycling initiatives. Sustainable practices can lead to a circular economy. This benefits both society and the environment.

Fifth Wastelands Atlas Released by Rural Development Ministry

The Ministry of Rural Development has issued the fifth edition of the Wastelands Atlas, a comprehensive document that provides key insights into the condition of wastelands across the...

 November 6, 2019

G20 Ministers Adopt Global Marine Plastic Waste Framework

The environment ministers from the Group of 20 (G20) agreed on 15th June, 2019, establishing a new global-scale framework targeting marine plastic waste. The meeting, hosted in Karuizawa,...

 June 16, 2019

India’s Anti-Waste Proposal Defeated at Basel Convention

India's attempt to thwart developed nations from unloading their electronic and plastic waste into developing countries met with defeat at the concluding session of the Basel Convention held...

 May 16, 2019

Half of India’s Waste-to-Energy Plants Defunct, Study Finds

The recent research undertaken by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has uncovered some startling facts about waste-to-energy (WTE) plants across India. The investigation suggests that nearly...

 February 14, 2019

CCEA Approves Continuation of CLCS-TUS for 2017-2020

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has recently given the green light to extend the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS) for the fiscal...

 February 13, 2019

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