Indian researchers develop method to convert plastic waste into liquid fuel

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 15:20

A team of researchers have developed a relatively low-temperature process to convert certain kinds of plastic waste into liquid fuel as a way to re-use discarded plastic bags and other products.

Ensure no plastic waste is burnt in two villages: NGT to Delhi Police

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 17:29

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today asked the Delhi Police to ensure that neither plastic waste is burnt nor carried in and out of Mundka and Nangloi villages in West Delhi.

For a plastic-free Delhi, but not everyone happy

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 10:29

Each of Delhi`s 14 million households uses about five plastic carry bags a day.

Tamil Nadu to act against plastic waste soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 16:44

In a bid to create a clean environment in the state, the Tamil Nadu government would soon take steps to clean up plastic waste strewn in public places and tourist hubs.

100-fold rise in north Pacific Ocean plastic waste: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 17:50

In an alarming report, scientists in the US have claimed that over the past 40 years there has been a 100-fold increase of small plastic fragments floating in the north Pacific Ocean.

`Plastic waste in ocean can harm environment`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 16:48

Tonnes of plastic waste that are shoved into the ocean could impact the environment, says a case study.

Edible bottles could replace plastic waste

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 19:21

Fancy a bottle that could be as edible and tasty as its contents and get rid of the plastic waste that such products currently generate.

STEPS to set up plant to turn plastic waste to fuel

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 17:02

The Mumbai based firm has also succeeded in generating diesel from algae.

Pen is now only a plastic waste!

Last Updated: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 13:53

Pen is now quickly turning into a plastic waste.

`Govt taking steps to reduce quantum of plastic waste`

Last Updated: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 15:28

The government is taking steps, such as recycling, to reduce quantum of plastic wastes which are are proving to be a threat for environment and ecology, Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister MK Alagiri said on Saturday.