In an effort to decentralise management of waste in the city, the BMC, with technical support from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), will soon set up a 20-metric tonne biogas plant at Deona

MADURAI: Soon, the wastes from Madurai Corporation would be converted to power. If all goes as per the plans of the corporation, the wastes generated in the corporation limits would be a boon.

Statue makers say use of the banned plaster of Paris is “inevitable"

The city corporation has taken steps to popularise biogas plants within its limit.

The move was taken in the wake of lukewarm response received from the public.

DEBATES YATRA‘A disaster needs to be prevented’

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Work is on full swing in Rajapalayam municipality of Virudhunagar district for the fabrication of digester to convert biodegradable waste into electricity.

Southampton-based plastic manufacturer Biome Bioplastics has released ground-breaking research that demonstrates the feasibility of creating low-cost, high-performance bioplastics using lignin deri

Say It Does Not Address Pollution Concerns, Propose Model To Reduce Load On Landfills

The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued directions to three municipal councils for treating waste by violating Environment Protection Act leading to pollution in the vicinities.

The directions were issued to Mormugao Municipal council, Mapusa Municipal Council and Sanquelim Municipal Council, have been issued under section 5 of the Environment (protection) Act 1986, read with Municipal Solid Waste (Management and handling) rules, 2000.

The Mysore City Corporation is aiming big. It wants to segregate waste at source for effective solid waste management.