अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन
Millions of Americans using CPAP machines for sleep apnea face significant waste issues from disposable accessories and electronic components. Throwing these devices in the trash is often illegal due to hazardous materials, prompting calls for better recycling programs. Donation and certified e-waste recycling provide viable alternatives for responsible disposal.
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केंद्रीय पर्यावरण मंत्रालय ने ठोस अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन (एसडब्ल्यूएम) नियम, 2026 अधिसूचित किया है, जो बल्क अपशिष्ट उत्पादकों के लिए विस्तारित बल्क अपशिष्ट उत्पादक जिम्मेदारी (ईबीडब्ल्यूजीआर) के तहत अपशिष्ट प्रसंस्करण के लिए है। ये नियम बल्क अपशिष्ट उत्पादकों की परिभाषा का विस्तार करते हैं और पहली बार प्रदूषक-भुगतान अवधारणा पेश करते हैं।
Plastic waste topped the list of trash left by visitors in cemeteries nationwide during Undas, according to monitoring by the EcoWaste Coalition. The group observed this in 25 public and private cemeteries from October 31 to November 2. It called for phasing out single-use plastics and better waste enforcement.
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Mombasa County faces criticism from a human rights group for awarding a Ksh17 billion waste-to-energy tender to a Ghanaian conglomerate without public participation or assembly approval. The Centre for Litigation Trust has issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding transparency on the process. County assembly members have also questioned the lack of involvement in the decision.