Municipal Solid Waste Management and Collection in Assam: A Case Study
There is no practice of segregation of waste as “Bio-degradable” and “Non biodegradable” except few households or waste collection system at Silchar Mini City for Solid Waste Management . In the estimation it was noticed that percentage of Biodegradable waste of the...
Ather Electric Scooters Accessible on Lease for Customers
Ather Electric Scooters will now be available on lease after a down payment. Ather Energy put up this plan to encourage people to go for its range of premium electric scooters. The Ather 340 as well as Ather 450 electric scooters are on offer. Ather Electric Scooters...
Bajaj Auto Urbanite May Set Benchmarks for Electric Scooters in India
It seems that Bajaj Auto is increasingly turning its focus to the mounting electric two wheeler space. MD of Bajaj Auto Rajiv Bajaj has been building the brand and says that there is huge work going on on developing an electric scooter. In the year 2017, Rajiv Bajaj...
Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) Can Attract $100 billion in India
Potential for investment for the decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in India has been estimated to be pretty high: as much as $100 billion. This is according to a newly done analysis. In fact, the findings point out what several industry experts have been...
Microplastic in Marine Life: Finds Chennai’s Institute of Ocean Technology
At Chennai’s National Institute of Ocean Technology, a team of scientists have recorded blue and green microplastic particles as well as fibers in marine worms. Once they are in the bodies of marine creatures, they cause internal damage. Besides toxins, microplastics...
Indian safeguard Duty On Imported Solar Panels Will Raise Tariffs
The notification by the Finance Ministry to put on safeguard duty on imported solar panels will lead to increase in tariffs of future projects in India as well as affect competitiveness of the overall power sector, says a study by a research institute. The research...
Valentine Day: Lovers! Here is How You Can Go Green
Valentine Day is here and now. Lovers who want to create the perfect moment for special someones have been waiting for it. Here are a few green options to help your sweet heart as well as the planet be happy on this day. These are a few steps that can be followed in...
How to enjoy an environment-friendly green Valentine’s Day
Let’s go green this Valentine’s Day. Climate change threatens the environment and is a major challenge for humanity as gardens, heritage, coastlines, and landscapes continue getting lost to man’s greed. Let’s go for a sustainable and eco-friendly Valentine’s Day this...
Study on Types of Municipal Solid Waste in India by Voice of Environment
Municipal Solid Waste of India includes garbage (food waste), rubbish (paper, plastic, wood, metal, throw-away containers, glass etc.), demolition products (bricks, masonry and pipes), sewage treatment residues, dead animals, manure and other discarded materials. So,...
Exploring Mangalore in India: A Small Coastal Region Called Ullal
The Ullal Town Municipal Council, with a population of about 54,000 is Mangalore sub-district's most populous town municipal council located in Mangalore sub district of Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka in India. The total geographical area of Ullal...
Microplastic Pollution in India Worst in Kerala, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa
At Chennai’s National Institute of Ocean Technology, scientists recorded fluorescent blue and green microplastic particles and fibers in species of marine worms. They get inside the bodies of marine animals. They can cause internal damage. Apart from accumulating...
Municipal Solid Waste Management Is a Big Issue in Assam
Municipal Solid Waste Management is now becoming a major issue for any administration. Especially in growing cities such as Silchar in Assam, India. Population explosion, rapid urbanisation, unscientific town planning and lack of public awareness is adding to the...