Effective segregation of waste is essential to eliminate unnecessary incineration and overtreatment, reducing the production of climate-changing emissions and promoting sustainability. Initial Medical ...

A side-effect of the lifesaving work of hospitals is the amount of waste it generates, from single-use gowns to the plastic tips on thermometers and used syringes. Waste segregation impacts the way in ...

Introduction The increasing generation of plastic waste in healthcare settings, particularly in dentistry, highlights the need for structured recycling and waste segregation initiatives. Aim This ...

Earlier this year, Mumbai’s Kanjurmarg landfill—a place that takes in most of the city’s waste—was found to be one of the ...

DC Darshan HV directs Mangaluru local bodies to implement SWM Rules 2026, ensure 100% door-to-door collection, source segregation, awareness drives and legacy waste disposal.

Hyderabad: To improve waste management, G Srijana, commissioner, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC), ordered the effective implementation of four-way waste segregation, covering dry waste, wet ...

The Centre has implemented revised waste management rules from April 1. The new guidelines require all households and establishments to segregate garbage into four categories. Under the updated Solid ...

Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation launched a public awareness drive in Dombivli East’s Trimurti Nagar to promote implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026. Led by BJP group leader ...

The garbage dumping spot is found at Alapakkam village in Nedungundram panchayat. The local body dumping waste there, other ...