Centre To Completely Phase-Out Single-Use Plastics By June 30
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that directions have been issues at Central and State levels, to compeletly phase-out single-use plastic items by June 30. Manufacture, stocking, sale and use of several single-use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential are prohibited from July 1. Furthermore, consent will be revoked to those industries that fail to comply with the orders.
Tags: environment, Plastic, Pollution, Single-use Plastic, CPCB
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Delhi's Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category With 241 AQI: SAFAR
Delhi's air quality has consistently improved and falls under 'poor' category from 'very poor' on January 24. Currently, Delhi AQI is at 241, said Central Pollution Control Board. "Rain is likely to continue leading to further improvement of AQI to lower end of 'moderate' or 'satisfactory," said SAFAR said on January 23. Meanwhile, Delhi is expected to have maximum 16° Celsius on January 24.
Tags: Delhi, AQI, SAFAR, Temperature, CPCB
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
Delhi's Air Quality Falls Under 'Very Poor' Category: SAFAR's Report
The data recorded by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) showed Delhi's overall air quality under the ''very poor'' category, on October 30. Besides, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said that Shadipur's AQI of 364 is under the ''very poor'' category, followed by Anand Vihar's 317. Notably, the "PM 2.5 level" in Delhi stood at 122, which falls under the ''very poor'' category.
Tags: AQI, Delhi, air quality, CPCB, SAFAR
Courtesy: ANI
CPCB Penalise Coke, Pepsi, Bisleri For Flouting Plastic Disposal Norm
The Central Pollution Control Board has exacted penalties from Coke and Pepsi and bottled-water manufacturer Bisleri for infringing governmental obligations concerning plastic waste collection-disposal. Reportedly, the companies had violated filing statutory returns under extended producer responsibility (EPR). Besides giving 15 days to remit the fine and fulfil meddled norms, CPCB fined Bisleri Rs 10.75 crore whereas PepsiCo India Holdings… read-more
Tags: CPCB, pepsico, Coca Cola, Bisleri, Fine
Courtesy: The Times of India
AQI In Delhi, Adjoining Areas Mounts To 'Very Poor,' 'Severe' Level
In the air quality data for February 13 published by Central Pollution Control Board, Ghaziabad had the polluted air as it reached ‘severe’ level with 401 AQI. While the AQI level in Ghaziabad was 401, Noida and Greater Noida recorded 386 and 363 in ‘very poor’ category. Besides, Faridabad and Gurgaon recorded a dismal 362 and 310 AQI. Moreover, the CPCB said that ‘very poor’ AQI may cause respiratory problems on prolonged exposure.
Tags: AQI, Noida, poor air quality, CPCB, environment, Pollution, Air Pollution, Delhi-NCR
Courtesy: NDTV
Create Restoration Plans for UK's Sitarganj Polluting Units: NGT to CPCB
National Green Tribunal has asked the Central Pollution Control Board to make environment restoration plans for Uttarakhand's Sitarganj Industrial area within three months. Earlier, CPCB had found local industries near Siddh Garbyang village, violating air and water pollution norms. NGT directed CPCB to recover and deposit the assessed compensation form the polluting units. The tribunal even allowed SPCB to shut the industries if they fail to… read-more
Tags: CPCB, NGT, Uttarakhand, Air Pollution, Water pollution
Courtesy: Outlook India
NGT Warns IOC for Generating Excess 'Oxide' than the Specified Limit
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked state pollution control boards to check the disposal of spent catalyst- a hazardous waste, produced by oil refineries. The committee informed that Indian Oil Corporation of Haryana, Mathura, Barauni, and Reliance Jamnagar units are generating more ‘Oxide’ than the specified limit. Reportedly, they were not packaging and labelling the hazardous waste properly as mentioned in the Hazardous Waste… read-more
Tags: environment, Pollution, NGT, CPCB, INDIAN OIL CORPORATION, Reliance
Courtesy: Energy Economic Times
NGT Questions Environment Ministry for Not Replying on Pollution Related Plea
NGT questioned Environment Ministry for failing to reply on plea that mentioned burning of imported cheap waste paper and road sweep waste at brick kilns. The plea alleged that the issues mentioned were causing air pollution. NGT also noted the absence of proper mechanism in this regard. It has directed the ministry to file its response before October 14. It also asked CPCB to ensure no unregistered plastic firm operates.
Tags: environment, NGT, CPCB, Air Pollution, MoEF&CC
Courtesy: Financial Express