Waste Management

Residents of Smokey Mountain in Tondo called on the Commission on Human Rights on June 29 to investigate alleged harassment tied to a waste-to-energy plant project. They protested outside a construction firm's office and the Environment Department.

June 27, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Residents near Yele Mallappa Shetty Lake and Kaikondrahalli Lake say they face threats from those dumping waste illegally. They report no action despite complaints to officials.

American households face rising expenses and environmental challenges from disposable diapers. A typical baby uses thousands of these products each year, generating significant waste with limited recycling options available.

May 19, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

American households continue to generate substantial amounts of glass waste that mostly goes unrecycled due to economic and systemic issues in the current collection methods.

Egypt's Ministry of Local Development and Environment announced on Sunday the start of a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, transforming part of the site into a green park in response to residents' complaints about pollution. Waste intake at the landfill halted from April 1.

March 28, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Egypt's Ministry of Local Development and Environment announced on Saturday that the board of the Waste Management Regulatory Authority approved its draft budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year and reviewed proposals to strengthen oversight of waste management activities. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad.