Around 60% plastic waste is processed in Waste to Energy (WTE) plants and 18.2% is recycled, according to a CPCB report on alternatives of single use plastic
By Outlook Planet Desk 23/08/2023
The shift towards plastic-free and mono-packaging materials reflects the industry's dedication to sustainability
By PTI 21/08/2023
According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is heavily emphasising the environment as part of its economic strategy
By Outlook Planet Desk 06/06/2023
World Environment Day 2023: The disposal and recyclability of plastic are of utmost importance today which requires a supportive environment from stakeholders across levels
By Ashok Jaipuria 05/06/2023
Goa. The name conjures up images of golden beaches, buzzing nightlife, lovely churches, distinctive houses and friendly people. No wonder this small state is one of India’s biggest and busiest tourist destination.
By Dr. Sneha Gitte 02/06/2023
Plastic pollution is part of the triple planetary crises—the crises of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste—confronting us, says Atul Bagai, Head, Country Office, United Nations Environment Programme, India
By Rajiv Tikoo 31/05/2023
Through this tie-up, the production house is deploying the Albert carbon calculator that tracks emissions caused on a production set and actively helps the screen industry reduce its carbon footprint
By Outlook Planet Desk 18/05/2023
Microplastics are particularly detrimental to the oceans. They take a long time to degrade into innocuous compounds, and marine life mistakenly views plastic as food
By Outlook Planet Desk 03/04/2023
As the Centre gears up to implement a nationwide ban on single-use plastic from July 1, experts tell us we need to go beyond bans to take on the plastic menace
By Shailaja Tripathi 02/06/2022
Government notifies the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, prohibiting identified single-use plastic items by 2022
By Outlook Planet Desk 14/08/2021