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"Rudest Rejection": CEO Scolds Candidate For Wasting His Time, Calls Application "Irrelevant"
The candidate said he had applied for a consultant position, but the CEO responded by calling the application "irrelevant" and scolding him for "wasting" their time.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Supreme Court Pauses Rs 746 Crore Fine On Rajasthan Over Waste Management
The Supreme Court stayed a hefty penalty of Rs 746 crore levied by the National Green Tribunal on the Rajasthan government over non-compliance with waste management regulations.
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"Mind Your Business," Say Nainital Tourists, Asked To Use Dustbin
A heated argument broke out at Nainital's Lovers' Point when tourists were asked to dispose of their trash responsibly. Watch the viral video.
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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"Complete Failure": Supreme Court On Solid Waste Management Rules In Delhi
The Supreme Court has flagged the "complete failure" of agencies in implementing the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the national capital.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains "Poor", 1st Stage Of Anti-Pollution Plan Activated
Stage 1 of the GRAP, a set of winter-specific anti-pollution measures, focuses on controlling pollution through dust mitigation at construction sites, proper waste management, and regular road cleaning.
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How New Delhi's Avayacam Empowers Disabled Artisans, Turns Waste To Wealth
The world's most populous nation India has a waste problem to match, but one group hopes their efforts can inspire change in one of the top polluters of plastic.
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Why You Should Never Throw Away Food Delivery Boxes Without Doing This First
Food Delivery Boxes Uses: This viral video exposes the gross truth about disposing takeout boxes - and it's eye-opening.
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Japan’s Fermentation Innovation Turns Food Waste into High-Quality Pig Feed
Japan is making strides in sustainability with an innovative approach to food waste. Koichi Takahashi, founder of the Japan Food Ecology Center, has developed a fermentation process that transforms leftover food into nutritious pig feed. This method addresses both environmental and economic challenges by recycling food scraps, which include leftove...
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Scientists Create Superflies, Engineered To Devour Human Poop And Clean Up Our Streets
These "superflies" can consume a wide range of organic waste, potentially transforming it into valuable resources like oils for lubricants, biofuels, and animal feed.
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Affects Right To Clean Environment: Supreme Court's Big Remark On Solid Waste
Delhi's civic body as well as the Central government were rebuked by the Supreme Cout today over the state of the solid waste management programme in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
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Entrepreneur Pitches Business Idea To Railways Minister On Paper Napkin, Gets A Call
Eastern Railway general manager Milind K Deouskar and other senior officers met Akshay Satnaliwala at the ER headquarters in Kolkata and discussed the freight prospects suggested by his firm
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India's Cleanest City Indore Spends Rs 200 Crore Annually On Waste Management
Indore in Madhya Pradesh spends Rs 200 crore annually on waste management, officials said on Friday, a day after the state's commercial capital was declared India's cleanest city.
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"Rudest Rejection": CEO Scolds Candidate For Wasting His Time, Calls Application "Irrelevant"
The candidate said he had applied for a consultant position, but the CEO responded by calling the application "irrelevant" and scolding him for "wasting" their time.
-
Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Supreme Court Pauses Rs 746 Crore Fine On Rajasthan Over Waste Management
The Supreme Court stayed a hefty penalty of Rs 746 crore levied by the National Green Tribunal on the Rajasthan government over non-compliance with waste management regulations.
-
"Mind Your Business," Say Nainital Tourists, Asked To Use Dustbin
A heated argument broke out at Nainital's Lovers' Point when tourists were asked to dispose of their trash responsibly. Watch the viral video.
-
Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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"Complete Failure": Supreme Court On Solid Waste Management Rules In Delhi
The Supreme Court has flagged the "complete failure" of agencies in implementing the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the national capital.
-
New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains "Poor", 1st Stage Of Anti-Pollution Plan Activated
Stage 1 of the GRAP, a set of winter-specific anti-pollution measures, focuses on controlling pollution through dust mitigation at construction sites, proper waste management, and regular road cleaning.
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How New Delhi's Avayacam Empowers Disabled Artisans, Turns Waste To Wealth
The world's most populous nation India has a waste problem to match, but one group hopes their efforts can inspire change in one of the top polluters of plastic.
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Why You Should Never Throw Away Food Delivery Boxes Without Doing This First
Food Delivery Boxes Uses: This viral video exposes the gross truth about disposing takeout boxes - and it's eye-opening.
-
Japan’s Fermentation Innovation Turns Food Waste into High-Quality Pig Feed
Japan is making strides in sustainability with an innovative approach to food waste. Koichi Takahashi, founder of the Japan Food Ecology Center, has developed a fermentation process that transforms leftover food into nutritious pig feed. This method addresses both environmental and economic challenges by recycling food scraps, which include leftove...
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Scientists Create Superflies, Engineered To Devour Human Poop And Clean Up Our Streets
These "superflies" can consume a wide range of organic waste, potentially transforming it into valuable resources like oils for lubricants, biofuels, and animal feed.
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Affects Right To Clean Environment: Supreme Court's Big Remark On Solid Waste
Delhi's civic body as well as the Central government were rebuked by the Supreme Cout today over the state of the solid waste management programme in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
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Entrepreneur Pitches Business Idea To Railways Minister On Paper Napkin, Gets A Call
Eastern Railway general manager Milind K Deouskar and other senior officers met Akshay Satnaliwala at the ER headquarters in Kolkata and discussed the freight prospects suggested by his firm
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India's Cleanest City Indore Spends Rs 200 Crore Annually On Waste Management
Indore in Madhya Pradesh spends Rs 200 crore annually on waste management, officials said on Friday, a day after the state's commercial capital was declared India's cleanest city.
