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Panaji: Sending a strong message about the importance of protecting the environment, the Goa chapter of the Indian green building council said that the state government should introduce green pract

A study reveals that the zinc levels are 15 times more than the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards in the soil samples collected from near river Ramganga at Moradabad,

A study done by the Centre for Science and Research on Moradabad’s e-waste recycling industry has shown contamination due to heavy metals to be very high in and around the city. Moradabad is known for its e-waste recycling industry. The city is located on the banks of the Ramganga, an important tributary of the Ganga.

CSE study shows e-waste recycling leading to heavy metal contamination in Moradabad

Moradabad gets 50 per cent of all PCBs used in India, and 90 tonnes of e-waste everyday

CSE collected soil and water samples from five locations

India does not have heavy metal contamination standards for soil

Zinc levels five times higher than normal (as per US standards) in soil, and mercury eight times higher in water

CSE has recommended legalisation of e-recycling industry and creating standards for soil contamination due to heavy metals

Three of the world’s 50 biggest active garbage dumps are in the Gaza Strip, an indication of the poor conditions in the territory.

A first-year Faculty of Law student of Delhi University has filed a petition before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) against the gross misuse of paper, used to make posters, pamphlets and cards, b

For squeaky-clean Singapore, even the local dump is an eco-park with lush green walking trails and migratory birds.

That is because Singapore buries only a fraction of its trash.

The first ever worldwide waste report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says immediate action is required to shift from 'take-make-use-waste' to a circular economy.

Can we seek inspiration on waste management from Bollywood? This unique campaign - Dirty Pictures will turn your favourite Bollywood posters into a dump of waste.

The Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a £775,000 fund to help local authorities improve the collection, re-use and recycling of electrical goods.

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