Bali’s largest landfill has been officially declared off-limits for organic waste as authorities move to tackle growing environmental and waste management challenges on the island. The decision is aimed at reducing methane emissions, improving waste segregation, and promoting sustainable disposal practices. Local authorities are urging residents and businesses to adopt stricter recycling and composting methods as Bali faces increasing pressure from tourism-driven waste.

Bali's Largest Landfill Declared Off-Limits for Organic Waste 

Kenya has unveiled a new waste management initiative aimed at reducing environmental impact and tackling the alarming rate of food waste. According to the World Resources Institute (WRI), nearly 40% of all food produced in Kenya is wasted, highlighting a major challenge for sustainability and food security.


Kenya's New Waste Management Initiative; Nairobi Company Turns Waste into Fuel & Cooking Oil

AI is transforming waste management with smart bins, robots, efficient routes, etc. These modern technologies improve recycling accuracy, reduce landfill waste, and cut costs. AI could play a vital role in waste management. Know more below. 

AI in waste management: Can AI solve the world’s waste crisis?

In India, property owners in Bengaluru will now have to contribute towards waste management as its municipal body, BBMP, will collect fees alongside property tax. That is a move expected to generate approximately 600 crore rupees each year. Now, the solid waste management fee will be determined by the built-up area of residential properties for shops, hotels, and residential buildings. Watch in for more details!

India: Bengaluru property owners to pay waste management fees

The world faces the massive challenge of managing organic waste. In order to combat the problem, a team of scientists is genetically engineering a common fly species.

Genetically engineered common fly species to combat issue of humanity's organic waste

The whole world is currently dealing with the issue of waste management and a female Iraqi engineer in Baghdad has offered a remarkable solution to battle the concerning issue. Watch to know more!

Iraqi woman's ingenious solution for waste management

EU negotiators on Monday (March 4) reached an agreement to ban the use of single-use plastics in cafes and restaurants, starting in 2030. This decision was taken as part of new regulations aimed at reducing packaging waste across the bloc.

EU to ban single-use plastic in cafes and restaurants by 2030

Segregation at source is the key to effective solid waste management. Watch how our Waste Warriors are doing this in urban India on 'Mission Sustainability: Population Vs Planet'

Mission Sustainability: Population Vs Planet- Waste Warriors

Elephants in Eastern Sri Lanka are feeding on the open landfill sites and many are dying from ingesting plastic waste. Drone footage shows elephants gorging on waste and falling ill. Here's a report.

Elephants in Sri Lanka die from ingestion of plastic waste

Best foot forward: Entrepreneur making shoes from chicken feet to promote waste management

House built by trash: Myanmar start-up turns clutter to handicrafts

Tiny waxworms who gorge on plastic can potentially help in combatting pollution, as per a new study. Scientists believe that they are capable of doing this due to their gut bacteria or microbiome.

Plastic-consuming caterpillars can help fight pollution: Study

India is already the world's highest waste generator. In fact, more than a tenth of the world's waste is generated in the country. Food excess makes up a majority of waste in India.

India's waste generation likely to double in next 30 years: Study

Watch our report on new waste management law which is being implemented in Shanghai, China.

New waste management law in Shanghai

Researchers from Botany department, Savitribai Phule Pune University have invented a new concept to degrade polythene. Researchers have found that polythene can also be degraded by Fungi.

Researchers invent new concept to degrade polythene in Pune

In January 2014, I discovered one of my lasting roles as a foreigner in India for the first time. While adjusting to a different lifestyle, culture and language, I had to adjust my perspective on many difficult topics.

Blog: Gobbling up mountains of waste in Ladakh

A 12-year-old Pune-based boy Haaziq Kazi designed a ship called 'ERVIS' that will help reduce pollution in the ocean and save marine life. Talking to ANI, Haaziq Kazi said, "I watched some documentaries and realised the impact waste has on marine life.

12-year-old Pune boy designs ship to clean oceans, save marine life

Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh, on Tuesday, said that India has witnessed some remarkable successes in the field of waste management under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India witnessed successes in field of waste management under PM Modi's leadership: VK Singh

China's ban on import of waste will leave other countries searching for alternative waste management solutions

China bans foreign waste: What happens to world's recycling?

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