plastic waste

Scientists make new plastic that dissolves in water in a few hours

June 08, 2025 8:45 am

The new plastic material developed by Japanese scientists dissolves in seawater in just a few hours, leaving no residue behind.

Busan meet on plastic crisis: India pushes for tech transfer, clear goals in global treaty talks

November 29, 2024 9:01 am

On plastic waste management and product design, India said there shall be provisions for financial and technical assistance, including technology transfer, to developing countries

IE Thinc: ‘Cities must focus on legacy, fresh waste’

October 04, 2024 5:42 am

At the sixth edition of the IE Thinc: CITIES series, presented by The Indian Express with Omidyar Network India and moderated by Manraj Grewal Sharma, Resident Editor, Chandigarh, panellists discussed how Chandigarh can solve its waste management issues

India among 12 nations responsible for 60% of world's mismanaged plastic waste: Report

April 12, 2024 6:50 pm

The Plastic Overshoot Day report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action also said global plastic waste generation has risen by 7.11 per cent since 2021.

This solar-powered reactor can turn air into fuel, plastic into skincare ingredient

June 20, 2023 7:04 pm

Cambridge researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor that uses plastic waste to convert carbon dioxide into a useful sustainable fuel.

Brazilian researchers find 'terrifying' plastic rocks on remote island

March 18, 2023 10:37 am

Melted plastic has become intertwined with rocks on the island, located 1,140 km from the southeastern state of Espirito Santo, which researchers say is evidence of humans' growing influence over the earth's geological cycles.

Pune Inc: This firm shows how to turn plastic waste into fashionable products and generate profit

November 02, 2022 7:18 am

EcoKaari is now upcycling 1.7 million plastic bags and packaging items annually, and employing 25 artisans in its Pune unit and 50 in Karnataka.

How to dispose of home waste in an eco-friendly way

June 05, 2022 12:39 pm

Change will not happen overnight, and it will definitely not be easy. But you can start small and in the safety of your own house

Delhi-based artist installs 15-feet Olive Ridley sea turtle artwork using plastic at Puri beach

December 02, 2021 1:49 pm

He aims to raise awareness about the menace of plastic waste on the environment, especially on the sea and aquatic life, through his installation.

In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks

October 25, 2021 1:22 pm

Having collected over 100 tonnes of plastic waste to date, the social enterprise is doing its bit to address a local problem that has global ramifications.

Back To Waste Basics

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm