World Bank to study Delhi’s waste-to-energy plant
June 3rd, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The waste-to-energy plant coming up in Delhi has been chosen by the World Bank for a case study, an official said Friday.The decision was taken ... Read more...
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India’s first waste-to-energy plant generates heat (With Images)
May 22nd, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India's first waste-to-energy plant, touted as an answer to the waste and electricity woes of the capital, will start operations from July. But people living ... Read more...
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Government mandates plastic bags of 40 microns thickness
February 7th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Taking the fight against polluting plastic a step further, the environment ministry Monday notified that plastic carry bags should be of a minimum thickness of 40 microns ... Read more...
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Waste-pickers’ views will be reflected in policy: Ramesh
January 29th, 2011 - 1:34 am ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Waste-pickers' views will be taken while drafting policy on waste disposal, union Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh said Friday. Inaugurating the first-ever national conference of waste pickers, ... Read more...
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Management of hazardous waste inadequate, says minister
January 25th, 2011 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Monday emphasised that an effective management of hazardous waste is necessary as the country generates over six million tonnes of it every year."We ... Read more...
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EU helping India to frame waste management policy
July 1st, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The European Union (EU) is providing technical expertise to India in drafting policy framework for waste management based on international best practices, said Daniele Smadja, head of ... Read more...
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Power-from-waste project launched in Delhi
June 26th, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) In a little over a year from now, some homes in the capital will be lit up with power generated from household waste. The Delhi government Saturday ... Read more...
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GCC countries produce over 22 mn tonnes of municipal waste
May 19th, 2010 - 6:43 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 19 (IANS/WAM) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries produced over 22.2 million tonnes of municipal solid waste in 2009, as rapid industrial growth and expanding population contributing to the ... Read more...
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Head of UN commission warns world is using too much energy and materials to sustain itself
May 7th, 2010 - 5:02 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – The head of a United Nations (UN) commission warned on Thursday that the world is consuming too much energy and materials to sustain itself.UN Commission on Sustainable ... Read more...
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New York breaks ground at Brookfield Landfill remediation project
April 5th, 2010 - 10:59 pm ICT by BNO News
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) – New York City officials broke ground on a project to remediate the Brookfield Avenue Landfill in Staten Island, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Monday.Mayor Bloomberg ... Read more...
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Government to set up e-waste treatment facilities: Ramesh
March 20th, 2010 - 11:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Saturday said the government will establish e-waste treatment facilities in the country.
"It is for the first time we are including e-waste recycling ... Read more...
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West Bengal committee to address solid waste management
March 3rd, 2010 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) The West Bengal government has formed an expert committee to address municipal solid waste management and recycling in various urban areas across the state, a minister said Wednesday.
"The ... Read more...
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India has best environment laws, but needs better governance: Ramesh
November 20th, 2009 - 8:32 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 20(ANI): Union Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday said that India needs better governance to support its progressive forest and environment laws.Addressing a function to release ... Read more...
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Delhi is top solid waste producer: Study
August 23rd, 2009 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Delhi is the highest municipal solid waste producer in the country followed by Mumbai, according to a survey by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and ... Read more...
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Computer game aims to solve world’s energy problems
August 18th, 2009 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 18 (ANI): In a rare "thought experiment," scientists will try to find a solution to the world's energy problems with the help of a computer game.The "thought experiment" will be ... Read more...
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US firm to invest $2 bn in India’s renewable power sector
July 24th, 2009 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Renewable energy player Astonfield will invest around $2 billion in India over the next five years to generate about 1,000 MW of power, most of it from ... Read more...
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Astonfield to set up 200 MW project in Gujarat
January 13th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Astonfield Renewable Resources Ltd (ARRL) will execute a mega 200 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project across Gujarat. The venture is touted as the largest renewable energy project in ... Read more...
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Cars to run on fuel from household waste in two years
July 21st, 2008 - 4:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 21 (ANI): A British chemical company has said that it has found a way to make fuel from household waste, and cars run on such fuel could be on ... Read more...
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