What is recycling? How does it work in India?
October 1, 2024 |
October 1, 2024
Mongabay
Rapid development and increasing consumption owing to India’s growing middle class have nudged India among the top ten municipal solid waste generators in the world with an estimated 62 million metric tons of waste being generated annually, according to a report by The Energy and Resources Institute.
How New Delhi's Avayacam Empowers Disabled Artisans, Turns Waste To Wealth
September 27, 2024 |
September 27, 2024
NDTV
India generates more than 65 million tons of waste in a year, according to a report by The Energy and Resources Institute, a New Delhi-based research group, but only around a fifth is processed and treated.
TERI working on setting up domestic standards for biofuel blending in marine vessels, says Dr Vibha Dhawan
September 20, 2024 |
September 20, 2024
The Economic Times
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), outlined the role that the institute's National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping will play in developing a green and sustainable ports and shipping sector in the country as well as the need for establishing domestic standards for biofuel blending in marine vessels.
Yamuna breathes easy after rains, but just pollutant levels alarming
July 31, 2024 |
July 31, 2024
The monsoon rains gave the Yamuna a slight respite and reduced the pollution, but the river water continues to be contaminated beyond acceptable standards. The faecal coliform level, which indicates the presence of untreated sewage in the water, is particularly worrisome and the improvement in the BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) level is insignificant. Experts said the high BOD indicated that the pollution load was still very high. "Faecal coliform levels dropped due to the diluting effect of an influx of fresh water due to the rains.
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.