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Bio-degradable bags:Traders cringe at price

BHUBANESWAR, March 1: Inviting flak for the highly priced bio-degradable polythene bags that Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation intends to introduce in place of polythene, the authorities have decided to reduce the price to increase market acceptance.? BMC conducted a meeting where businessmen, hoteliers, shop owners and vendors were invited to discuss the pro and cons of the polythene ban.

Safe Holi lessons from Pune, for Mumbai schools

Pune, March 1: A social initiative that began in Pune will have a Mumbai connection this Holi. This year, under the Environment Service Scheme (ESS), a project launched by the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), students of four schools in Mumbai will be made aware of ecofriendly colours and the harmful effects of chemicals used in Holi colors.

Dow's toxic waste heads for Mumbai

Mumbai, January 27: Battle lines have been drawn in India in recent weeks for new clashes over the Bhopal disaster following reports from Indian media that highly toxic waste from Union Carbide is ‘headed for Mumbai’.

Everest spices admits to lapses in operation

Mumbai, Jan 26: Everest Spices, which has a factory at Vikhroli, has admitted to lapses in its operation, a month after the state pollution control board issued a show cause notice against the company for allegedly causing health problems to local residents. Read More

Drive to manage waste from automobile service stations in Bangalore

Bangalore, Jan 24:  Besides tackling air and noise pollution caused by motor vehicles, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is planning to control hazardous waste disposed from automobile service stations. This was revealed at a workshop on ‘Hazardous waste management generated by automobile service stations’, in Parisara Bhavan on Monday. Read More

Officials collect air samples

Vishakhapatnam, Jan 23: After the gaseous smell emanated from industries irritated people last Sunday, the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) officials swung into action and started checking pollution levels at strategic points near the industrial belt and other parts of the city.

Third landfill for hazardous waste being readied

Kochi, Jan 21: With the number of industries availing themselves of its service and the quantity of waste entrusted with it annually on the rise, the Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF) at Amabalamedu has started the preparation of its third landfill site.