What’s Bengal’s New Sorrow of Neglect?
Bengal once feared its rivers. Now, it fears what flows into them. As Bengal urbanises rapidly, the rivers that once flooded now choke with plastic, untreated sewage, and municipal waste.…
Bengal once feared its rivers. Now, it fears what flows into them. As Bengal urbanises rapidly, the rivers that once flooded now choke with plastic, untreated sewage, and municipal waste.…
Abstract Urban public spaces — markets, parks, transit hubs, and educational institutions — are increasingly burdened by litter, particularly non-biodegradable and non-recyclable waste. This pollution not only detracts from city…
In Sweden, waste is more than a problem — it is a solution. The country has transformed its waste management strategy into a powerhouse of sustainability, converting discarded materials into…
An estimated 100 billion cigarette butts are discarded each year! India generates approximately 26,000 tonnes of cigarette butt waste annually, making it the most littered form of plastic in the…
India stands as the third-largest generator of electronic waste globally, producing nearly two million tons of e-waste annually. With additional unrecorded imports of obsolete electronics from other countries, the problem…
Starting with a single treatment plant in 2018, the state now operates 59 plants, comprising 39 faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs) and 20 co-treatment facilities. Most of these plants were…
For decades, Japanese streets told a silent story — one without trash bins. But as tourists now pour into shrines, stations, and deer parks, the Land of the Rising Sun…
Nestled amidst the beautiful Aravalli Hills, Fairmont Jaipur blends traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture with modern luxury, while prioritising environmental responsibility. The hotel is the first Accor portfolio hotel in…
As urbanization accelerates, the Indian government is placing sustainability at the core of its infrastructure development. From energy-efficient buildings to smart waste management systems, a series of green initiatives are…
Seafood processing generates significant waste, including shrimp shells, fish scales, and other by-products. Improper disposal of these waste materials contributes to environmental pollution and resource inefficiency. However, innovative bioconversion techniques…