India – Delhi plans to use waste plastics in road construction

The Delhi State Industrial Development Corporation (DSIDC) is planning to use plastic waste to construct roads in the city. Times of India reports that iIt is also planning a host of measures to protect city‘‘s environment. The DSIDC managing director Jalaj Shrivastava announced that a proposed joint venture will combine state-of-the-art road longevity technology with city‘‘s compulsions for management of non-biodegradable plastic waste, so as to promote a cleaner and greener Delhi.



The DSIDC is planning a 15-acre Ecological Park and a 200-acre Knowledge Park. Another proposal, along the lines of Jurong Bird Park in Singapore, entails setting up of a small water body in Bawana Industrial area in west Delhi to attract various species of birds and fish. In a bid to give a fillip to the jewellery industry, DSIDC proposes to set up an Assaying Centre to certify the quality of gold. At present, almost all jewellery in India is sold without hallmark seal. Also, with a view to capitalise on the growing market for diamonds and precious stone studded jewellery industry, DSIDC plans to create a centre that will provide infrastructure and necessary facilities for manufacturers and exporters, and also in-house training to upgrade skill

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Egypt reviews Red Sea waste management system – Dailynewsegypt

Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, and Red Sea Governor Walid El-Barqi held an extensive meeting to review the performance of the governorate’s waste management system and discuss measures to improve environmental services and operational efficiency. The meeting, held during Awad’s visit to the Red Sea Governorate to mark World Environment Day, focused on assessing current challenges facing waste collection, sorting, recycling and disposal operations, as well as identifying priority actions to strengthen the system’s performance. Awad stressed that the government places significant importance on developing an integrated waste management system in the Red Sea Governorate, given its strategic importance as one of Egypt’s leading tourism destinations. She emphasized the need to comply with environmental and technical standards governing sanitary landfills, waste treatment facilities and environmentally sound disposal practices. During the meeting, officials reviewed the current status of waste management operations in Hurghada, including collection, transportation, sorting, recycling and final disposal activities. Discussions also covered the infrastructure upgrades required to improve system efficiency and ensure the proper operation of sanitary landfill facilities. Yasser Abdullah, head of Egypt’s Waste Management Regulatory Authority, presented updates on temporary waste collection and sorting sites and outlined measures to strengthen operational management and oversight. He highlighted the importance of improving monitoring mechanisms for waste handling activities and maximizing the recovery of recyclable materials while reducing informal and unregulated practices.