Municipal Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the functioning of the waste to energy plant in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 11/09/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Elephant Energy Private Limited Vs. Municipal Corporation, Shimla dated 11/09/2017 regarding the functioning of the waste to energy plant in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Counsel appearing for the Project Proponent submits that their Waste to Energy Plant is not functional as the machinery of the energy plant has been sent back to Germany for appropriate mechanical and other corrections.

Judgement Date: 
11/09/2017
Tags:
Waste To Energy, Shimla (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Himachal Pradesh, Cement Industry, Waste Conversion, Municipal Solid Waste
Air Pollution

China's smog crackdown roils niche commodities markets

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's push for blue skies is roiling supplies and boosting prices of key raw materials from soymeal to ferroalloys as the government ramps up smog checks and forces some facto

Publication Date: 
10/08/2017
Reuters
Tags:
Air Pollution, China, Air Pollution Control, Industrial Pollution, Cement Industry, Iron And Steel Industry, Environment
Industry

Increasing the use of alternative fuels at cement plants: international best practice

This report provide a summary of international best practice experience in the cement sector and focus on specific technical measures that could be implemented by cement plants to reduce their operating costs and improve their carbon footprints.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2017
International Finance Corporation
Tags:
Alternative Fuels, Cement Industry, Hazardous Waste, Industrial Waste, Biomass, Municipal Wastes, Municipal Solid Waste, Sewage, Wastewater, India, Global
Environment

Centre’s relief for 2 cement plants

Darlaghat units exempted from being included in eco-sensitive zone of Majathal sanctuary

Publication Date: 
28/07/2017
Ambika Sharma
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Himachal Pradesh, Cement Industry, Eco-Sensitive Zone, Majathal SA, Mining, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Environmental Health, Industrial Pollution, Noise Pollution, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Environment
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding damage to health caused by Associate Cement Company Ltd., Barmana, District Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, 18/07/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarav Shikshit Evam Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 18/07/217 regarding damage to public health caused because of the cement plant in the Bilaspur area of Himachal Pradesh. Secretary, State of Himachal Pradesh submits that the Government has entered into a dialogue with the PGI, Public Health Department for conducting proper research to substantiate the damage caused by the cement plant.

Judgement Date: 
18/07/2017
Tags:
Cement Industry, Industrial Pollution, Bilaspur (D), Himachal Pradesh, Health Effects, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Hazardous Waste

Final guidelines for pre-processing and co-processing of hazardous and other wastes in cement plant as per H&OW(M & TBM) Rules, 2016

Draft Guidelilnes for Pre-processing/Co-processing of Hazardous and Other Wastes had been prepared in Feb. 2017 and circulated among the SPCBs/PCCs and other Stake-holders for information/comments. Suggestions were received and have been incorporate wherever feasible.

Publication Date: 
07/07/2017
Central Pollution Control Board
Tags:
Hazardous Waste, Cement Industry, India, Waste Management, Waste Recycling, Waste Disposal
Mining

Public hearing draws a mixed response

Many oppose proposed expansion of limestone mines of Dalmia Cement

Publication Date: 
05/07/2017
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Tamil Nadu, Mining, Public Hearing, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Cement Industry, Stone Industry
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air and water pollution and consequent health hazards around the premises of Associate Cement Company Ltd., Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, 23/05/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarav Shikshit Evam Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 23/05/2017 regarding air and water pollution and consequent health hazards around the premises of Associate Cement Company Ltd., Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Medical Officer assures that he will take all possible steps to ensure treatment of the people who have suffered from the pulmonary, skin, ENT and other diseases.

Judgement Date: 
23/05/2017
Tags:
Cement Industry, Industrial Pollution, Health Effects, Bilaspur (D), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Himachal Pradesh
Air Pollution

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding emission standards for (SO2, Nox and Sox) for industries, 02/05/2017

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/05/2017 regarding ban on sales and use of furnace oil and pet-coke in Delhi NCR.

EPCA report submitted before the Supreme Court states that the state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan have no objection if a ban is placed on the use of Furnace Oil and Pet Coke like in Delhi. It is also pointed out SO2, Nox and Sox standards have not been fixed for almost 35 industries.

Judgement Date: 
02/05/2017
Tags:
Air Pollution, Industrial Pollution, Supreme Court, Oxides Of Nitrogen (NOx), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Emission Targets, Delhi, Thermal Power Plants, Sugar Industry, Cement Industry, Stone Industry, Paper and Pulp Industry, Leather Industry, Fertiliser Industry
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air and water pollution and consequent health hazards around the premises of Associate Cement Company Ltd., Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, 18/04/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarav Shikshit Evam Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 18/04/2017 regarding air and water pollution and consequent health hazards in and around the premises of Associate Cement Company Ltd. located near Barmana, District Bilaspur, State of Himachal Pradesh.

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Judgement Date: 
18/04/2017
Tags:
Cement Industry, Industrial Pollution, Bilaspur (D), Himachal Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Health Effects, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)

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