Action Plan on Waste Management-II

In my previous column I had explained in detail the flaws in Government’s Action Plan on Solid Waste Management. For the information of readers who missed that piece I want to update them that Government is planning to waste management clusters across J&K by clubbing 2 to 3 townsmore forming …

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Plastic bans are a growing trend in Marin

Sausalito took a step this week toward banning food-service businesses from handing out single-use plastics, joining several Marin municipalities considering similar regulations. Link: https://www.marinij.com/2019/05/31/plastic-bans-are-a-growing-trend-in-marin/

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Would you like to be cremated, buried -composted? Oregonians like new Washington law

"I just support more and more ways that we can interact with our environment that are conscious and self-supporting and sustaining," said Kim Fairbairn of Eugene, "and if that includes being more natural in our burial practices, that‘s probably a good thing." Link: https://katu.com/news/local/would-you-like-to-be-cremated-buried-or-composted-oregonians-like-new-washington-law

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Collecting, Treating & Redistributing Leachate

Leachate is a common contaminant capable of seeping into our water supply. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken in order to minimize any negative impacts of leachate harmful contaminants. In order to understand these important steps, it’s crucial to understand leachate. Link: Leachate is a common contaminant capable …

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