Energy

Recovering bioenergy in Sub-Saharan Africa: gender dimensions, lessons and challenges

There is a strong link between gender and energy in view of food preparation and the acquisition of fuel, especially in rural areas.

Publication Date: 
01/12/2018
Mary Njenga, Ruth Mendum
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Tags:
Biogas, Biomass, Waste Management, Women, Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya
Climate Change

50 climate solutions from cities in the People’s Republic of China

This publication showcases 50 innovative case studies from cities in the People’s Republic of China that are mitigating against and adapting to climate change. Solutions being implemented in these cities are proving that reducing carbon dioxide emissions and protecting the environment need not sacrifice economic prosperity.

Publication Date: 
30/11/2018
Asian Development Bank
Tags:
Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Urban Development, Urban Transport, Waste Management, China
Solid Waste

Didn’t get proposal from Sangrur council for waste mgmt: Official

The Sangrur Nagar Council has not sent any proposal to the Department of Local Government to get funds for decentralising solid waste management.

Publication Date: 
29/11/2018
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Punjab, Sangrur (T), Solid Waste, Waste Management
Solid Waste

Garbage segregation mandatory from December

AHMEDABAD: With Mount Pirana growing at an alarming rate, the AMC has finally put its foot down.

Publication Date: 
22/11/2018
Times Of India (Ahmedabad)
Tags:
Gujarat, Waste Management, Ahmedabad (T), Garbage, Solid Waste
Environment

Navi Mumbai buildings to get cash for being eco-friendly

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) waste segregation & composting, rainwater harvesting, and solar power generation.

Publication Date: 
22/11/2018
Times of India (Navi Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Environment, Waste Management, Municipal Corporation
Solid Waste

EU says plastics recycling pledges fall short

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - More action will be needed for the European Union to boost the market for recycled plastics after pledges from companies fell short, EU executive said on Tuesday.

Publication Date: 
21/11/2018
Reuters
Tags:
European Union (EU), Plastics, Waste Recycling, Europe, China, Waste Management
Solid Waste

National waste report 2018

The National Waste Report 2018 describes Australia’s national performance on waste and recycling for the 2016-17 financial year. The Report presents data and commentary on waste generation, recovery and fate for all waste streams and various material categories. It also analyses this information by jurisdiction and on a per capita basis.

Publication Date: 
19/11/2018
Department of the Environment and Energy
Tags:
Waste Recycling, Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Australia
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of garbage at Shakti Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, 19/11/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Confederation of Trans Hindan RWA’s Ghaziabad Vs U.P. State Pollution Control Board & Others dated 19/11/2018.

Judgement Date: 
19/11/2018
Tags:
Garbage, Municipal Solid Waste, Ghaziabad (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Uttar Pradesh
Industry

Maggi 'returns' to help Nestle fight the plastic menace

Amid mounting concerns over the impact of plastic on the environment, Nestlé India, the country’s largest foods company, has started a returns programme for its flagship product Maggi noodles.

Publication Date: 
15/11/2018
Ratna Bhushan
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Industry, Plastic, Waste Management, Fast Foods
Environment

City banquet halls under NGT lens

Taking note of pollution and traffic congestion during functions at banquet halls, farmhouses and hotels here, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee to stop activities that lead

Publication Date: 
14/11/2018
Asian Age (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Sewage, Groundwater, Water Harvesting, Municipal Wastes, Waste Management, Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA), Delhi Pollution Control Committee

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