waste management

Karad sets benchmark in sanitary waste management with 100% safe disposal

Karad, a small city in Maharashtra’s Satara district, has achieved 100% segregation, collection, and processing of sanitary and biomedical waste, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on Wednesday. According to the statement, the city collects an average of 300 to 350 kg of sanitary waste daily—including sanitary napkins, diapers, and other hygiene products—from hospitals, clinics, households, and public facilities. Women-led groups have played a key role in spreading aware...

March 5, 2025 10:59 PM

Jaipur Declaration unanimously adopted at 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum

The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the 'Jaipur Declaration' by participating member countries. The declaration outlines key strategies to enhance resource efficiency, promote sustainable material consumption, and strengthen waste management systems across the region. A major highlight of the forum was India’s proposal to establish the ‘Cities Coalition for Circularity’ (C-3), a multi-stakeholder global alliance ...