The Nagaland government banned single-use plastic (SUP) in the state to eradicate the serious environmental and ecological challenges posed by the rampant use of plastic.
This is in compliance with the directives from the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate and subsequent directives from the Urban Development Department Nagaland (UDD) as per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
The UDD said that the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of carry bags made of mod, virgin, or recycled plastic, irrespective of the thickness in microns, are prohibited.
It also banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of earbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, and polystyrene (Thermocol) for decoration.
As per UDD, inspections would be conducted at regular intervals, and defaulters would be penalised heavily for the offence.
Assam Launches Project Gajah Kotha
In an effort to mitigate the escalating human-elephant conflict (HEC) issue, Assam launched the 'Gajah Kotha' campaign, involving more than 1,200 individuals and promoting coexistence. This campaign focuses on HEC-affected villages in eastern Assam, where it aims to educate residents about the behaviour, ecology, and cultural significance of elephants in the region, emphasising the importance of conservation. Spearheaded by Aaranyak, a prominent wildlife NGO based in Guwahati, in collaboration with the British Asian Trust and the Assam Forest Department, and with support from the Darwin Initiative, this initiative demonstrates their dedication to fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and elephants.
With a flourishing elephant population of nearly 5,000 Asiatic elephants, Assam holds the second position in India in terms of elephant numbers, just behind Karnataka. Nonetheless, the region faces escalating conflicts as a result. The encroachment on natural habitats, fragmentation of forests, and insufficient management of elephant corridors have all played a role in exacerbating these conflicts, highlighting the vital importance of initiatives such as 'Gajah Kotha' in promoting a sustainable coexistence.
Jul 13, 2023
European Union Lawmakers Back a Major Plan to Protect Nature and Fight Climate Change
The European Union's parliament approved a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change in a cliffhanger vote.
In a test of the EU's global climate credentials, the legislature supported the general outlines of a European Commission plan in a 324-312 vote with 12 abstentions.
The bill is a key part of the EU's vaunted European Green Deal that seeks to establish the world's most ambitious climate and biodiversity targets and make the bloc the global point of reference on all climate issues.
The plans proposed by the European Commission, the EU's executive branch, set binding restoration targets for specific habitats and species, with the aim by 2030 to cover at least 20 per cent of the region's land and sea areas.
Jul 11, 2023
Serentica Inks Pact with Greenko Group to Source 1500 MW of Green Energy a Day
Serentica Renewables (Serentica) signed an agreement with Greenko Group for taking daily supply of 1,500 megawatt (MW) from energy storage facilities.
The power will be sourced from Greenko Group's upcoming energy storage projects in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and supplied to industrial customers.
The agreement is for a period of 25 years.
The unique energy storage capacity off take contract with Greenko puts Serentica on an accelerated trajectory in its mission to transition hard-to-abate, energy-intensive industries to clean energy and help reverse climate change.
Serentica Renewables provides renewable energy through a combination of solar, wind, energy storage and balancing solutions enabling the transition of large-scale, energy-intensive industries to clean energy.
Jul 07, 2023
Indore Municipal Corporation the First Urban Body to Get EPR Credit
Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) in Madhya Pradesh, India, made history by becoming the first urban body in the country to receive Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) credit for recycling banned single-use plastic items. Indore implemented a complete ban on single-use plastic items within the city. In recent times, the IMC seized approximately eight tonnes of such plastic, preventing its circulation. Moreover, Indore was also recognised as India's cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year in the central government's annual cleanliness survey.
EPR is an environmental policy approach in which a producer's responsibility for a product is extended to the post-consumer stage of a product's life cycle. Indore's EPR credit, amounts to Rs. 8,100, acknowledging the IMC's commitment to responsible waste management and sustainable practices. To address the challenge of recycling the seized plastic, the IMC established a recycling plant operating under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. This facility has been instrumental in converting the seized plastic waste into reusable materials, reducing the burden on landfills and promoting a circular economy.
Jul 05, 2023
World Registers Hottest Day Ever Recorded on July 3
July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92C (62.46F) as heat waves sizzled around the world.
The southern U.S. has been suffering under an intense heat dome in recent weeks. In China, an enduring heat wave continued, with temperatures above 35C (95F). North Africa saw temperatures near 50C (122F).
And even Antarctica, currently in its winter, registered anomalously high temperatures. Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base in the white continent's Argentine Islands broke its July temperature record with 8.7C (47.6F).
New Zealand Becomes First Country to Ban Plastic Produce Bags
New Zealand took a momentous step towards reducing plastic waste by becoming the first country to implement a complete ban on thin plastic bags commonly used in supermarkets for fruit and vegetable purchases. Moreover, this move will extend beyond bags, as it also includes banning of plastic straws and silverware. This significant move aligns with the government's ongoing campaign against single-use plastics, which began in 2019 with the prohibition of thicker plastic shopping bags.
New Zealand always had a significant problem regarding the excessive generation of plastic waste, which required urgent attention and effective solutions. The 2019 bag ban alone prevented over 1 billion plastic bags from being used in the country. With the addition of the ban on thin bags, an estimated reduction of 150 million bags per year is expected. The focus of government is to reduce all forms of single-use packaging and to encourage people to bring their own bags while supermarkets are selling reusable produce bags.
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