Tag: Waste Management
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The School Where Students Pay with Plastic Bags: A Lesson in Reuse and Responsibility
Introduction: A novel classroom economy in Pamohi On a misty Thursday morning in the village of Pamohi, tucked in the northeast Indian state of Assam, schoolchildren walk to class with two bags in hand. One carries their books; the other holds 25 cleaned and sorted plastic bags and bottles. This is not a quirky fundraising…
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Malaysia Urged to Ban E-Waste Imports and Tighten Enforcement
Urgent Call for Legislation to Stop E-Waste Imports Petaling Jaya, Malaysia — Environmental experts and researchers are increasingly public about the need for decisive policy action to curb the import of electronic waste. Recent incidents of illegally imported e-waste have highlighted significant gaps in governance, prompting calls for a comprehensive ban on such imports and…
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Experts urge Malaysia to ban e-waste imports and end its status as a global dumping ground
Urgent call for legislation to curb e-waste imports Experts are urging Malaysia to enact comprehensive laws that ban the import of electronic waste and strengthen enforcement. The push follows recent cases of illegally imported e-waste surfacing in the country, highlighting vulnerabilities in the current regulatory framework and the urgent need to align with international standards…
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Two Foreigners Charged in Malaysia’s First Littering Case Under New Law
Two Foreigners Face Malaysia’s First Littering Charges Under New Law In a landmark case for Malaysia’s environmental protections, two foreign nationals were charged in the Sessions Court with littering in a public area, becoming the first individuals to face trial for this offense under the country’s newly enacted littering law. The proceedings took place in…
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Supersized Illegal Waste Dumps Hidden Across English Countryside
Overview: A Growing Crisis of Hidden Waste England is home to a sprawling network of illegal waste dumps that operate under the radar of regulators and the public. A recent BBC investigation uncovered hundreds of sites, including at least 11 so-called “super sites” that hold tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While the country…
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Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside
Overview: A hidden waste crisis in the English countryside Hidden amidst fields and quiet lanes across England are hundreds of illegal waste dumps. A BBC investigation has revealed that the problem extends far beyond the once‑sporadic tip, with at least 11 so‑called “super sites” containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While local authorities…
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Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across England’s countryside
Overview: A hidden crisis across England A BBC investigation has revealed a network of illegal waste dumps scattered across England, including dozens of large-scale “super sites” that store tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While authorities shut down more than 700 illegal tips in the 2024/25 period, the scale and persistence of these operations…
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Circle Market Redevelopment: Traders Urged to Cooperate with Assemblies
Overview: A Call for Collaboration on Circle Market Redevelopment The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Obenewaa Ocloo, has called on traders operating around the informal settlement and market behind the Royal VVIP Bus Terminal, near the Circle Interchange, to cooperate with municipal assemblies. The objective is to coordinate debris clearance, relocation plans if needed,…
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From Trash to Treasure: Lessons from Sweden’s Renova and Public Waste Management
From Trash to Treasure: A Nordic Case Study in Waste-to-Energy The opinion piece “From Trash to Treasure” by Dr. Intikhab Ulfat invites readers to consider how a public utility can turn refuse into reliable energy, a concept best understood through Sweden’s Renova. While the article recounts personal experiences during an academic journey, the broader discussion…
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Death toll climbs in Cebu landfill collapse
Overview: 11 lives lost in Cebu City landfill collapse The death toll from a devastating rubbish landslide at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has risen to 11, authorities said on Sunday. The incident, which occurred last week, has drawn urgent attention to how local waste sites are managed and the risks they pose…