The Haryana government s recent decision to promote glass syringes is in the midst of a storm. It has, in fact, created clear factions; one that supports the move and the other opposing it. The fact that the Union ministry of health and family welfare is
Manufacturers of diesel engines for generator sets are a divided lot today. Battlelines have been drawn between those who have complied with the emission standards set by the Union ministry of environment and forests, and those who want the July 1, 2003,
Immunisation is a double edged sword providing a shield against diseases, at the same time generating waste that can be hazardous to health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Typically, lethal leftovers of the process comprise used needles
On April 1 this year the revised norms for bottled water should have come into force, but didn t. By missing the deadline which ironically coincided with All Fool s Day the Union government may have played a practical joke on millions of people consum
Two incidents of illegal handling of waste oil have come to light recently, underscoring the fact that trade in the hazardous product continues unabated in India
Methan village in Sidhpur tehsil, Patan district of Gujarat saves 500 metric tonnes of fuelwood annually. They ve been doing it for the last 15 years. This village is home to India s largest biogas plant, run by Silver Jubilee Biogas Producers and Distrib
