Ganeshotsav offers an opportunity to push for a plastic-free state Mumbai: Maharashtra generated 4.8 lakh metric tonnes of plastic waste...

Biomedical waste handling is now hi-tech, with the MPCB pioneering real-time tracking of over 140 GPS-fitted trucks across the state from...

Segregation is not just about coloured bags—it’s about protecting people, reducing costs, and preserving the planet. In my last article,...

Proper segregation at the point of generation is the key to successful biomedical waste management. Through my previous articles, I have...

From installing incinerators to logging every gram of waste, the Operator stands between public health and potential harm. In the...

The moment biomedical waste leaves the source, it must be traceable, accountable, and safely handled. In last week’s article, we examined...

Proper handling, segregation, and disposal of biomedical waste is now a strict facility-level responsibility. The Bio-Medical Waste...

The 1998 rules marked India’s first serious attempt to regulate biomedical waste, laying the groundwork for safer healthcare waste...

Biomedical waste doesn’t just come from hospitals — it is generated across a wide range of healthcare settings.” In continuation of last...

Every hospital admission, no matter how small, generates waste. As India’s healthcare sector grows, so does the urgency to manage...

Medical waste generated from routine tests prescribed by a doctor has the potential to become a serious public health hazard....

The rise of HIV/AIDS and the 'Syringe Tide' of 1987 paved the way for global recognition of the biohazard threat and the need for...

Let this World Environment Day not be an annual ritual of regret but a renewed commitment to regeneration. Every year on June 5, World...

Bhopal: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Tuesday to take part in a campaign being started with the aim of strengthening the party...

Thousands of hypodermic syringes littered the East Coast beaches, turning a summer paradise into a public health nightmare. In the summer...

Planning your meals and shopping smart can drastically cut down food waste. Stock take first, buy only what you need, and store...

While factories, fossil fuels, and fast fashion are well-known culprits of climate change, another offender is hiding in plain sight—food...

In my earlier articles, I discussed various sources of food waste—from harvesting to our homes and restaurants. Other common sources...

In my last article, I shared an overview of the wastage of food at the household level. Now, let us move out of the house and look at...

Mumbai: Contrary to perception that Mumbai’s coastal environment shields it from the worst of air pollution, a new study has indicated...