Source: The post is based on the article “Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About Plastic ban failure. News: Even nearly 10 months after the ban on single-use plastic products, their use is still rampant… Continue reading Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy
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How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
Source– The post is based on the article “How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to marine life and marine pollution News– Recently, a study published by researchers from Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have reported… Continue reading How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
[Answered] Some recent studies have found Microplastics in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. Bring out the factors behind and impacts of these findings.
Introduction: Explain Microplastics. Body: Write some factor behind presence of microplastics in Antarctica. Also write impacts of microplastics in Antarctica. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Plastic pollution that ends up in the ocean deteriorates and breaks down and ends up as Microplastics. Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that is smaller than 5 mm in length. There are two… Continue reading [Answered] Some recent studies have found Microplastics in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. Bring out the factors behind and impacts of these findings.
Govt announces Plastic Waste recycling targets
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the various categories under it?3 What are the new rules?4 What are the targets for collection and recycling?5 What if entities fail to fulfil the rules? What is the news? Recently the Environment Ministry has issued draft guidelines for controlling the use of plastic. The notification was expected… Continue reading Govt announces Plastic Waste recycling targets
NITI Aayog – UNDP Launch Handbook on Sustainable Management of Plastic Waste for ULB’s
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the need for this handbook?3 What are the suggestions given by the handbook?3.1 Material Recovery Facility(MRF)3.2 Institutionalization of Waste Pickers in governance bodies3.3 IEC and Digitization What is the News? NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman has launched the NITI Aayog – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Handbook on Sustainable Urban… Continue reading NITI Aayog – UNDP Launch Handbook on Sustainable Management of Plastic Waste for ULB’s
Why new rule allowing recycled plastic in food packaging raises concerns
Synopsis: The new directive by Union environment ministry overrides 2016 rules that did not permit carry bags made of recycled plastic for food items. Contents1 Introduction2 What the concern w.r.t the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021?3 Why using recycled Plastics in Food packaging is a problem?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently,… Continue reading Why new rule allowing recycled plastic in food packaging raises concerns
IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
Contents0.1 What is the News?0.2 What is the new material developed by IISc?0.3 What is the significance of this development?1 Why is there a need to find an alternative to plastic? What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (IISc) have found a way to make a substitute for single-use plastic… Continue reading IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
Source: This post is based on the article “Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: “UN Study” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. What is the news? Recently, a study titled “Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Freshwater Aquatic, Terrestrial and Avian Migratory Species in the Asia and Pacific Region” was… Continue reading Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
Conserving Chitkul: Why the ‘last village of India’ cannot be allowed to drown in plastic
Source: This post is based on the article “Conserving Chitkul: Why the ‘last village of India’ cannot be allowed to drown in plastic” published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the news? Plastic waste is making its way to even remote locations in the mountainous regions such as “Chitkul (in Himachal Pradesh)”… Continue reading Conserving Chitkul: Why the ‘last village of India’ cannot be allowed to drown in plastic
Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: New Plastic Waste Management Rules 2021 and issues associated with it Synopsis: The recently announced Plastic Waste Management Rule 2021 prohibits 20 identified single-use plastic items by 2022 to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. However, civil societies have raised some concerns with the new provisions. Must read: Beating… Continue reading Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
