New govt in place, TERI comes up with 100-day environment agenda
June 16, 2024 |
June 17, 2024
The Times of India
TERI has put forward a 100-day green agenda for central govt. The 10-point plan covers a range of crucial environmental issues, aiming to steer towards a sustainable future.
There is still a lot of work to be done on waste management in cities
June 12, 2024
| Dainik Bhaskar
Many cities in India lack the ability to establish sewage treatment facilities due to the high financial investment required for construction, operation, and management. Additionally, most sewage plants incur significant electrical expenses. Hence, it is crucial for urban areas to collaborate in constructing centralized sewage infrastructure and treatment plants to cater to densely populated regions, says Dr Suneel Pandey, Senior Fellow and Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.
Trash it right: we must transform waste management
May 8, 2024 |
May 8, 2024
Mint
A report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) states that India generates over 62 million tonnes of waste in a year. Of this, only 43 million tonnes of total waste generated gets collected, 12 million tonnes is treated before disposal and the rest is simply discarded in waste yards.
A Plastic-Free Future – Is it a Dream or Reality?
April 22, 2024 |
April 26, 2024
My City Links
When it comes to conducting research on different issues on the sustainability front, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi has been a guiding light for different stakeholders in the field. As of 2024, TERI is into its 50th year of research on sustainability issues impacting the unserved population through applied research innovations and solutions. Dr Suneel Pandey is working with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) as Director of Circular Economy and Waste Management Division.
Where is your waste going, ever wondered?
March 30, 2024
| Dr Surbhi Tak
| The Financial Express
Besides the sanitation aspect, treated wastewater also holds economic value, says Dr Surbhi Tak, Associate Fellow, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, TERI.
International Day of Zero Waste 2024: 'Encouraging Zero-Waste Efforts'
March 29, 2024 |
March 29, 2024
ETV Bharat
The International Day of Zero Waste emphasises the critical need to bolster waste management globally and the importance of sustainable production and consumption practices. The Union Ministry for Environment, Forests and Climate Change (UMCD) is responsible for waste management in India. India's waste management regulations are predicated on the concepts of "polluter pays," "sustainable development," and "precaution." According to TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute), every year India produces 62 million tonnes of garbage.