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In a renewed push to curb plastic pollution from single-use sachets, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, chaired a high-level stakeholder consultation ...

Abstract: The amount of electronic waste piles up at an accelerating pace, causing environmental damage as well as health issues. Instead of recycling, which is energy- and labor intensive, re-usage ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Abstract: Poor consumption patterns aided by the need for packaging and storage of goods have contributed to the burden of non-biodegradable wastes. These patterns stand as major sources of toxic ...