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Giving Plastic a Second Life: From Hazard to Resource
Instead of letting plastic waste reach landfills, we recycled it into reusable materials, turning a hazard into a resource for the...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Oct 10, 20253 min read


A Living Classroom for Environmental Learning
Once barren and debris-filled, the land was transformed into a thriving theme park for environmental education. In my earlier article, I...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Managing Medical Waste: How Thane’s Waste Facility Took Shape
What began as a simple idea has grown into a service that safeguards health and the environment across multiple districts. In my earlier...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Incineration to Plasma Pyrolysis: Machines That Safeguard Public Health
Effective treatment is the shield that prevents biomedical waste from turning into a public health disaster. In the earlier stages of...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Aug 29, 20253 min read


How Hospitals Safely Handle Biomedical 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...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Beyond the Bag: Labelling, Sealing, and Storing Waste Right
Segregation is not just about coloured bags—it’s about protecting people, reducing costs, and preserving the planet. In my last article,...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Aug 8, 20253 min read


How Colour Codes Help Hospitals Segregate Waste
Proper segregation at the point of generation is the key to successful biomedical waste management. Through my previous articles, I have...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Aug 1, 20253 min read


From Pickup to Protocols: The Operator’s Critical Role in Public Health
From installing incinerators to logging every gram of waste, the Operator stands between public health and potential harm. In the...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Jul 25, 20253 min read


India’s Bio-Waste Rulebook: Who’s Responsible and What’s at Stake
The moment biomedical waste leaves the source, it must be traceable, accountable, and safely handled. In last week’s article, we examined...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Jul 18, 20253 min read


Daily Record, Monthly Report: Bio-Waste Rules Enforced
Proper handling, segregation, and disposal of biomedical waste is now a strict facility-level responsibility. The Bio-Medical Waste...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Beyond Hospitals: The Many Sources of Biomedical Waste
Biomedical waste doesn’t just come from hospitals — it is generated across a wide range of healthcare settings.” In continuation of last...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Jun 27, 20253 min read


The Hidden Cost of Care: Biomedical Waste in Hospitals
Every hospital admission, no matter how small, generates waste. As India’s healthcare sector grows, so does the urgency to manage...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Biomedical Waste: A Silent Threat in Plain Sight
Medical waste generated from routine tests prescribed by a doctor has the potential to become a serious public health hazard....

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Biomedical Waste: From Neglect to Regulation
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...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Syringe Tide: When Medical Waste Invaded the Beaches
Thousands of hypodermic syringes littered the East Coast beaches, turning a summer paradise into a public health nightmare. In the summer...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
May 30, 20253 min read


Zero Food Waste Starts at Home
Planning your meals and shopping smart can drastically cut down food waste. Stock take first, buy only what you need, and store...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
May 24, 20253 min read


What’s Left on Your Plate Hurts the Planet
While factories, fossil fuels, and fast fashion are well-known culprits of climate change, another offender is hiding in plain sight—food...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
May 16, 20253 min read


Feasting or Wasting? The Hidden Cost of Modern Celebrations
In my earlier articles, I discussed various sources of food waste—from harvesting to our homes and restaurants. Other common sources...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
May 2, 20253 min read


Food Waste in India’s Hospitality Sector
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...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Take Control: 67% of Food Waste Starts at Home
Despite having no control over supply-chain waste, Indian households discard 67% of their food. Poor planning, cultural habits, and...

Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Apr 18, 20253 min read
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