Government Notifies Environment Protection Rules as India’s Emissions Decline
India tightens rules on polluted land as greenhouse gas emissions show a decline, Environment Ministry tells Parliament.
NFR, IIT Guwahati Roll Out Biodegradable Bedroll Bags on Trains
The Northeast Frontier Railway, in partnership with IIT-Guwahati, introduces compostable bedroll bags on trains to reduce plastic waste.
India Allocates Over $1.1B to Boost Sewage Treatment and River Pollution Control
India steps up river cleanup with major funding for sewage treatment and pollution control projects across states.
IIT Delhi Develops Method to Turn Denim Waste into Quality Knitted Garments
Indian researchers develop process to recycle denim waste into quality knitted garments, cutting environmental impact by up to 60 percent.
EU Plans Circular Economy Act to Cut Waste, Boost Economic Resilience
EU targets waste reduction and resource independence with sweeping circular economy reforms by 2026.
Plastic Pollution Costs $2.2T Annually, UN Pushes for Sustainable Substitutes
UN urges developing nations to adopt eco-friendly plastic substitutes in food, fishing and farming to curb pollution.
US, Mexico Sign Agreement to End Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
US and Mexico pledge urgent action to stop cross-border sewage flows polluting San Diego’s beaches and waterways.
Bisleri, EcoLine Partner to Turn PET Waste Into Sustainable Fashion in India
Bisleri and EcoLine launch ESG-driven initiative to recycle PET waste into durable, sustainable fashion products in India.
Australia’s RMIT Univ Turns Wastewater Contaminants Into Clean Hydrogen
Researchers develop carbon-based electrodes that turn metal-laden wastewater into a clean source for green hydrogen production.
Global Ship Recycling Rules Take Effect Under Hong Kong Convention
New global rules mandate safer, greener ship recycling to protect workers and the environment from hazardous materials.