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Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

The study, published in the journal Science, comes ahead of the signing of the United Nations (UN) Plastics Treaty -- the world's first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

UP: Amethi builds 30 km of rural roads using plastic waste, saves Rs 45 lakh

According to officials, processed plastic waste can be used to protect the environment when incorporated into construction materials.

25 October 2024, 09:03 IST

UP: Amethi builds 30 km of rural roads using plastic waste, saves Rs 45 lakh

UP: Amethi builds 30 km of rural roads using plastic waste, saves Rs 45 lakh

UP: Amethi builds 30 km of rural roads using plastic waste, saves Rs 45 lakh

25 October 2024, 09:03 IST

Google collaborates with Indian startups to offer AI-led solutions in agriculture, healthcare and sustainability sectors

"At Google, we're not just building AI, but are helping shape a future where AI benefits everyone," said Dr Manish Gupta, Research Director, Google DeepMind.

17 October 2024, 14:27 IST

Google collaborates with Indian startups to offer AI-led solutions in agriculture, healthcare and sustainability sectors

Google collaborates with Indian startups to offer AI-led solutions in agriculture, healthcare and sustainability sectors

Google collaborates with Indian startups to offer AI-led solutions in agriculture, healthcare and sustainability sectors

17 October 2024, 14:27 IST

Pay urgent attention to plastic waste crisis

India has emerged the world’s largest plastic polluter

08 September 2024, 18:34 IST

Pay urgent attention to plastic waste crisis

Pay urgent attention to plastic waste crisis

Pay urgent attention to plastic waste crisis

08 September 2024, 18:34 IST

Japan's 450°C solution to tackle the rising challenges of plastic waste

With the use of its cutting-edge HICOP (High-efficiency Oil Production) technology, Japanese firm Environment Energy hopes to process 20,000 tons of plastic per year and turn plastic trash into crude oil.

30 July 2024, 15:18 IST

Japan's 450°C solution to tackle the rising challenges of plastic waste

Japan's 450°C solution to tackle the rising challenges of plastic waste

Japan's 450°C solution to tackle the rising challenges of plastic waste

30 July 2024, 15:18 IST

Delhi rain chaos: Union environment minister blames plastic waste, slams local govt's inaction

The season's first heavy spell of rain brought back familiar scenes of waterlogged roads, underpasses, vehicles stuck in water, and long traffic snarls.

28 June 2024, 09:49 IST

Delhi rain chaos: Union environment minister blames plastic waste, slams local govt's inaction

Delhi rain chaos: Union environment minister blames plastic waste, slams local govt's inaction

Delhi rain chaos: Union environment minister blames plastic waste, slams local govt's inaction

28 June 2024, 09:49 IST

Only 60% of plastic waste generated in Karnataka recycled

Karnataka has 143 recycling units with a capacity to recycle 2.10 lakh tonnes of plastic per annum or 57.27% of the total waste generated.

10 May 2024, 21:31 IST

Only 60% of plastic waste generated in Karnataka recycled

Only 60% of plastic waste generated in Karnataka recycled

Only 60% of plastic waste generated in Karnataka recycled

10 May 2024, 21:31 IST

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

The world needs a plan to fix its plastic problem. The United Nations has committed to delivering a legally binding Plastic Treaty by the end of 2024. This month, more than 175 governments will convene in Ottawa for the fourth and penultimate round of negotiations of the Plastic Treaty.

02 April 2024, 03:22 IST

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it

02 April 2024, 03:22 IST

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

The plastics industry’s contribution to global and national economies is quite significant.

03 December 2023, 21:42 IST

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

The global plastic crisis and how to tackle its growing hazards

03 December 2023, 21:42 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Unravelling a scam in Karnataka's plastic recycling sector, an audit by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that a factory issued fake certificates of recycling 3.48 lakh tonnes of plastic when the unit had not even become operational.

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST