Plastic Pollution

BBAU makes biodegradable plastic from cow dung

A research team at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, has developed a biodegradable plastic derived from cow dung that…

1 week ago

Delhi looks at Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to bolster circular economy

The Delhi government is exploring the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to incentivise the collection and recycling of…

1 month ago

Maharashtra Govt and Coca-Cola partner to collect & recycle plastic bottles

The Maharashtra environment and climate change department has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to strengthen…

3 months ago

IIP Delhi, PPRDC introduce certificate course on plastics recycling

Delhi based Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) and Plastics Packaging Research & Development Centre (PPRDC) have together launched a three-month…

4 months ago

Switcheko initiates recycling & awareness campaign in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has taken a step towards promoting sustainable waste management with the launch of the Swachhata Yatra, a mobile plastic…

4 months ago