There’s no denying it, if we want to help save our climate we need to recycle more. The problem is, with so many of us committing common recycling mistakes, we might just be doing more harm than good. So, to make sure you’re doing the best that you can for… Continue reading
The story of the Bidadi waste-to-energy plant in Bengaluru (Karnataka, India) feels a bit like science fiction—with a dash of everyday chaos thrown in. Operated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), this Rs. 310 crore facility, formally launched in November 2024, is the first of its kind in the south… Continue reading
Millions and billions of garbage are accumulated every year. In America alone, each individual produces up to 4 pounds of waste material every day. Improper disposal of this garbage is harmful not only to you but also to everyone around you. Waste from landfills can emit greenhouse gases, pollute the… Continue reading
The hotel industry is one of the business niches that generate the most waste around the world. It certainly makes sense from an operational point of view since guests tend to spend resources and hotels need to keep their spaces as clean as they can 24 hours a day, all… Continue reading
Autoclaving is a popular medical waste treatment method in many countries. It is done in closed chambers where both heat and pressure are applied over a period of time to destroy all microorganisms that may be present in healthcare waste before landfill disposal. Among alternative systems, autoclaving (also known as… Continue reading
As more and more governments and businesses are racing to find efficient and reliable solutions for providing energy, the one option that is both widely achievable on a house-by-house basis, as well as tackling two major environmental issues is turning household waste into clean fuel. We know there are already… Continue reading
Shanghai and Lagos have two things in common. One is that both are the largest city in terms of population in their respective countries and two is the size of the waste that goes to their landfill or dumpsite. Although there is a wide disparity in their population according to the… Continue reading
Biodiesel is a renewable and sustainable form of energy. It can reduce greenhouse emissions by almost 30%, which means that although they do release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, they do so in a very limited manner. With the aim of building a green new world, and eliminating the need… Continue reading
E-waste has turned out to be one of the biggest concerns of modern society. Although it’s a fact that e-waste comprises only 2 to 3 % of the global waste, it consists of about 70% of the world’s overall toxic waste. Regardless of the debate on whether e-waste is a… Continue reading
The growing quantum of medical wastes (also known as biomedical waste or healthcare waste) is posing significant public health and environmental challenges across the world. The situation is alarming in developing countries due to improper disposal methods, insufficient physical resources, and lack of research on medical waste management. The major… Continue reading