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EnviGreen, an Indian Company Makes Edible 100% Biodegradable “Plastic” BagsBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 7, 2016
In an effort to combat plastic pollution, Indian startup EnviGreen has come up with a combination of natural starch and vegetable oils that looks and feels just like plastic, but is 100 percent... Read more.. |
Notice served on effluent treatment plant in BaddiBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 6, 2016
The State Pollution Control Board today served a notice on the management of Kenduwala-based Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in the Baddi industrial area for failing to ensure treatment... Read more.. |
Industries across NCR using sulphur-heavy fuel: EPCABy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 5, 2016
Rampant use of sulphur-heavy fuel like furnace oil and pet coke in industries across the National Capital Region is generating “enormous” amount of air pollutants and it needs immediate... Read more.. |
Survey predicts 3000% rise in vehicles and a 706% leap in CO2 emissions in Mumbai from 2015 to 2050By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 5, 2016
Mumbai is likely to witness a 3000% rise in the number of vehicles and a 706% leap in CO2 emissions by 2050 as against 2015, according to an international study. Authorities need to focus on... Read more.. |
Odisha seeks Chicago University expertise to improve energy efficiencyBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 1, 2016
The Odisha government has decided to seek technical expertise from the University of Chicago to improve energy efficiency and pollution control, said an official on Wednesday.... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy efficiency , pollution |
NMC to hire private firms for river clean-upBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2016
The civic body has decided to clean up the Godavari through four private firms or contractors and the process to appoint them has started. ... Read more.. |
NGT to MP government: Display vehicular pollution and air quality of area on every cross road in MP citiesBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2016
Giving the landmark judgement to control the air ambient quality of Bhopal as well as other cities of Madhya Pradesh, National Green Tribunal on Monday asked Madhya Pradesh Pollution control... Read more.. |
Cocktail of enzymes from soil fungus to curb pollutionBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2016
Among its several solutions to reduce pollution from tanneries, scientists at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) have developed a cocktail of enzymes from a fungus commonly found in... Read more.. |
PU to set up study group to tackle pollution in PunjabBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2016
Punjab University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran Tuesday announced setting up pollution study group in order to combat environmental challenges faced by the province.... Read more.. |
Pollution control board to crack whip on brick kilnsBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 28, 2016
With widespread reports of violation of rules by brick kilns in Jammu, the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) has ordered a survey of units who continue to flout norms though installation of... Read more.. |