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Plastic waste

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

The world needs a plan to fix its plastic problem. The United Nations has committed to delivering a legally binding Plastic Treaty by the end of 2024. This month, more than 175 governments will convene in Ottawa for the fourth and penultimate round of negotiations of the Plastic Treaty.

02 April 2024, 03:22 IST

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

02 April 2024, 03:22 IST

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

The plastics industry’s contribution to global and national economies is quite significant.

03 December 2023, 21:42 IST

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

03 December 2023, 21:42 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Unravelling a scam in Karnataka's plastic recycling sector, an audit by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that a factory issued fake certificates of recycling 3.48 lakh tonnes of plastic when the unit had not even become operational.

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST

Reuse for now, but say no to plastics

The two-bin, one-bag scheme for segregation of garbage is widely enforced in Bengaluru, as is the use of compostable garbage bags.

16 July 2023, 19:05 IST

Reuse for now, but say no to plastics

Reuse for now, but say no to plastics

Reuse for now, but say no to plastics

16 July 2023, 19:05 IST

Mastercard launches global plan to recycle credit cards

Currently, Mastercard said it has around 3.1 billion cards in circulation.

21 June 2023, 09:10 IST

Mastercard launches global plan to recycle credit cards

Mastercard launches global plan to recycle credit cards

Mastercard launches global plan to recycle credit cards

21 June 2023, 09:10 IST

BBMP's RRR drive gains momentum

The initiative aimed to encourage citizen participation in waste management and promote a sustainable, waste-free lifestyle

11 June 2023, 00:24 IST

Bengaluru: BBMP's RRR drive gains momentum with 533 kg of plastic collected

Bengaluru: BBMP's RRR drive gains momentum with 533 kg of plastic collected

BBMP's RRR drive gains momentum

11 June 2023, 00:24 IST

Co-process to use plastic waste better

Refill-reuse and recycling are the most effective ways to minimise plastic waste generation

06 June 2023, 23:19 IST

Co-process to use plastic waste better

Co-process to use plastic waste better

Co-process to use plastic waste better

06 June 2023, 23:19 IST

Fixing accountability of producers

EPR is defined as the producer’s responsibility for products and packaging extending to the post-consumer phase

02 June 2023, 19:51 IST

Fixing accountability of producers

Fixing accountability of producers

Fixing accountability of producers

02 June 2023, 19:51 IST

Tonnes of plastic choke K'taka; KSPCB says all is well

In March 2016, the ministry of environment, forest & climate change notified plastic waste management rules, 2016

29 March 2023, 03:32 IST

17,000 tonnes of multi-layered plastic choking Karnataka; KSPCB says all is well

17,000 tonnes of multi-layered plastic choking Karnataka; KSPCB says all is well

Tonnes of plastic choke K'taka; KSPCB says all is well

29 March 2023, 03:32 IST

Kashmir's Himalayan brown bears eating plastic as food

The diet of brown bears includes excreted plastic carry bags, milk powder, chocolate wrappers and biryani

19 December 2022, 12:53 IST

75% of diet of Himalayan brown bear in Kashmir includes plastic, finds study

75% of diet of Himalayan brown bear in Kashmir includes plastic, finds study

Kashmir's Himalayan brown bears eating plastic as food

19 December 2022, 12:53 IST