Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding management of a dhalao, Mayapuri, Delhi, 26/08/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Yogesh Aggarwal & Others Vs South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Others dated 26/08/2020.

A report was sought from South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) and the SDM, Mayapuri with reference to the allegation of failure to manage waste bin (Dhalao) at Mayapuri Industrial Area Phase-II, New Delhi. An action taken report was filed by the SDMC on January 11, 2020.

Judgement Date: 
26/08/2020
Tags:
Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Solid Waste

Reusables Are Doable

The U.S. and world are at a turning point, as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and some governments have offered nonsensical and dangerous responses to the pandemic (e.g., reopening businesses too soon, politicizing public health measures like wearing a mask).

Publication Date: 
25/08/2020
Greenpeace USA
Tags:
United States Of America (US), Coronavirus, Plastics, Waste Management
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding waste management, water management by the Railways, 18/08/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Saloni Singh & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/08/2020.

Judgement Date: 
18/08/2020
Tags:
Rail Transport, Habitat, Waste Management, Water Management, Solid Waste, Waste Recycling, Wastewater Recycling, India, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding environment management in Puri, Odisha, 14/08/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/08/2020.

The case related to construction of sewage treatment plant (STP), laying of sewage line and improvement of the cremation ground in Puri as well as removal of sheds and unauthorized and illegal structures raised in the coastal regulation zone (CRZ) area.

Judgement Date: 
14/08/2020
Tags:
Environment, Puri (T), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Waste Management, Waste Disposal, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Groundwater Assessment, Water Harvesting, Orissa (Odisha)
Health

Waste Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: from response to recovery

This report provides practical information, suggestions, and guidelines on Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) and Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) given the restrictions and limitations imposed by the ongoing pandemic, including lack of human resources, technologies, equipment, and funds.

Publication Date: 
12/08/2020
UNEP
Tags:
Global, Coronavirus, Health Care, Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management, Developing Countries
Air Pollution

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding use of kerosene in vehicles in Delhi, 10/08/2020

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/08/2020. The matter related to steps to control air pollution taken by the government of NCT of Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
10/08/2020
Tags:
Kerosene, Vehicular Pollution, Delhi, Supreme Court, Air Pollution Control, Hospital Waste, Rajasthan, Municipal Corporations, Parking Policy, Waste Management
Air Pollution

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding steps to control air pollution, Punjab, 10/08/2020

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/08/2020. The matter related to steps taken by the state of Punjab to control air pollution.

An affidavit was filed in the SC on behalf of state of Punjab and with respect to it the court asked for clarification and submission of a report.

Some of the issues raised by the apex court are the following:

Judgement Date: 
10/08/2020
Tags:
Air Pollution, Punjab, Supreme Court, Air Pollution Control, Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management, Biomass Burning
Environment

Report on measures to control illegal construction, waste management in Manali and Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh, 04/08/2020

Action taken report in compliance of National Green Tribunal order of March 18, 2020 on behalf of Himachal Pradesh state through Joint Secretary (Town & Country Planning/ Urban Development). The report was filed on August 04, 2020.

Judgement Date: 
04/08/2020
Tags:
Himachal Pradesh, Environment, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Management, Urban Habitat, Urban Air Quality, Water Pollution Control, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Municipal Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of solid waste in the flood plains of Yamuna, Uttar Pradesh, 31/07/2020

The order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nagar Palika Parishad, Vrindavan & Others Vs Madhumangal Shukla & Others dated 31/07/2020. The issue for consideration is the remedial action against unregulated dumping of solid waste in the flood plains of Yamuna and scientific clearing of the legacy waste site of Vrindavan, in accordance with the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Judgement Date: 
31/07/2020
Tags:
Yamuna, Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Mathura (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Uttar Pradesh
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding unscientific handling of solid waste at Dabwali, district Sirsa, Haryana, 28/07/2020

The order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vinod Kumar Bansal Vs State of Haryana dated 28/07/2020. The issue for consideration was the remedial action against unscientific handling of solid waste at Dabwali, district Sirsa, Haryana.

Judgement Date: 
28/07/2020
Tags:
Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Sirsa (D), Haryana, Court

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