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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”.

Economy

What can citizens do to ensure a healthy environment?

January 15, 2018 Chitra Amzarewale Sapre

Whenever we talk of environmental degradation, we tend to point fingers at nations and governments. But there’s a lot that every individual can do to save the planet, as a fellow citizen points out.

Civic

When Gurugram citizens took charge of cleaning a stormwater drain

September 6, 2017 Latika Thukral

Solving many of our everyday civic issues does not involve rocket science; all it takes is for citizens and administration to work together, as the successful cleaning of this Gurgaon stormwater drain shows.

Economy

These Kolkata college-goers could make paper bags the preferred urban choice

January 25, 2017 Sara Borasio

Plastic bags are clearly among the biggest threats to the planet and this team could help urban citizens shun them by making paper bags more affordable and commonly available.

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