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HomeBeat Plastic Pollution

Beat Plastic Pollution

Environment

Plastic waste in roads: Is that the solution cities must consider?

December 13, 2018 Arjun Rajan

Roads made out of plastic waste have been touted as a solution to the mounting plastic crisis in the country. What has been the experience of Indian states and cities with this approach so far? And what are the primary challenges?

Economy

List of top polluter brands released by consortium includes Pepsi, Parle

June 6, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Who produces plastic waste in India? The results of a pan-India waste and brand audit reveal a list of top polluting international and local brands.

Environment

Plastic and pollution: How much do you know?

June 5, 2018 Shilpi Sahu

This Environment Day, test your own knowledge! This quiz is for you if you want to be aware of how much you know about plastics.

Economy

Where does the plastic waste in Indian cities go?

June 2, 2018 Garima Prasher

A reality check on the plastic waste management practices of major Indian cities shows that there has been limited success of anti-plastic policies, even as the country gears up to host World Environment Day 2018, with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”.

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