Latest News

Get a first-hand look at how technology is transforming the way food is being produced for a rapidly growing population. Link: https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/the-future-of-food-includes-self-driving-tractors-precision-agriculture-robots-ai-and-iot/?ftag=TRE-03-10aaa6b&bhid=21170244924410510084346406504773

An increasing number of local governments are complaining about a growing recycling crisis. Link: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/nsw-under-pressure-to-invest-more-in-recycling/10625592

Tetra Pak cartons can once again be re-accepted into Rochdale Borough Council’s blue paper bins. Link: https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/124819/tetra-pak-cartons-reaccepted-in-paper-recycling

Following the UK government’s publication of its long-awaited Resources & Waste Strategy, outlining a comprehensive new plan for recycling a range of materials, including food waste, a number of industry bodies have reacted… Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/industry-reacts-to-resource-waste-strategy

Fertilizer is made of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. Chemical fertilizers require huge amounts of energy to produce. But there are other, natural and more readily available sources. Link: https://www.voanews.com/a/recycling-urine-as-fertilizer-cuts-waste-cleans-water/4702701.html

Pradhan was speaking at a road show organised by oil marketing companies here to sensitise the stakeholders to participate in the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative. Link: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/5000-compressed-bio-gas-plants-will-be-set-up-by-2023-dharmendra-pradhan-3296701.html

Bandung Bebas Sampah (Garbage Free Bandung) is a new waste management system for the community unit (RW) level. It encourages residents to separate their waste at home before it is transferred to a temporary trash disposal site (TPS). Link: https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2018/12/15/waste-management-design-winner-wants-garbage-free-bandung.html

Mayor Gangambike said that for any initiative to be successful, it should have the full support of citizens. Link: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/161218/bengaluru-want-to-compost-learn-it-here.html

The society today generates 55kg of compost daily and collectively save around &837760,000 on their monthly electricity bill. Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/18-months-4-projects-later-mumbai-housing-society-lauded-by-civic-body/story-10JY5836rQv1zJHs3Xk1JP.html

Developed by Burbank, in conjunction with RMIT and the Housing Industry Association, this project demonstrated the construction of a ‘zero waste home‘ that achieved a 99 reduction in waste sent to landfill. Link: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/About-us/Case-studies/Building-and-construction/Burbank-zero-waste-home