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Government sets may 2028 target to resolve national waste crisis
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Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan has set a May 2028 deadline to end open dumping of waste nationwide. The target was announced amid President Prabowo Subianto’s direct attention to a waste crisis that has persisted for decades.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has introduced new rules requiring all households and commercial units to separate waste into four categories starting immediately.
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American households now hold an average of 24 electronic devices, contributing to record global e-waste levels.
Single-use alkaline batteries, common in households for devices like remote controls and flashlights, can be disposed of in trash in most states but recycling options exist despite economic challenges. While modern batteries lack mercury and are non-hazardous, states like California ban their landfill disposal. Upcoming extended producer responsibility laws aim to make recycling free and accessible.
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ThisDayLive features an article on addressing bottlenecks at dump sites in Lagos.
Earth911 has released an inspirational message emphasizing that waste begins and ends with people. The post encourages practices like precycling, reducing purchases, and responsible disposal to protect the planet. It references author Jared Diamond's view on human choices being counter-evolutionary.
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The combined contracts for environmental and sanitary services in 16 Metro Manila cities rose from P8.2 billion in 2023 to P8.5 billion in 2024, according to financial statements submitted to the Commission on Audit. Ten cities reported higher expenses, while five saw declines, influenced by the transfer of barangays from Makati to Taguig.
Indonesia's waste management needs total reform for Rp 500 trillion potential
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