Irrigated with industrial effluents the global demand for meat and dairy products is estimated to grow to 283 million tonnes by 2010, up by 27 per cent from 2000. About three-fourths of this demand will come from developed countries, according to a report by the un Food and Agriculture Organisation. This growing market for dairy and meat products has, in turn, led to an ever-increasing

London-based alternative investment manager Climate Change Capital plans to invest 5 billion yuan (US$732 million) in environmental projects in China including industrial waste management and clean technology over the next two to three years.

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is going to take action against the government agencies concerned for not following the solid waste management guidelines, which can cause several diseases, including dengue, EPA officials said on Saturday.

Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) has opened solid waste management offices in some targeted wards in the city to improve its waste collection system.

As solid waste management requires close cooperation of the citizens, they can make recommendations, comments or lodge complaints to the ward waste management offices so that the DCC can respond promptly, DCC sources told BSS on Wednesday.

Kannal Achuthan, Chennai: Solid waste management experts, from various parts of the country, presented innovative and feasible models of handling municipal garbage at a meeting here on Tuesday.

The plastic waste management project, "Pilisaru Pola" is scheduled to commence work today (11) at 9.00 am at the Princess of Wales College, Moratuwa.
Central Environmental Authority chairman, Udaya Gammanpila and the Moratuwa Municipal Council chairman, Saman Lal Fernando will be present to grace the occasion.