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Crude Oil from Waste plastics
By Sangeetha Posted on : 1/25/2012 168

A tremendous proposal from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)


No more qualms to Bangaloreans about the environmental pollution caused by waste plastics. Yes, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has proposed a plan according to which
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Japan ranks top in plastic scrap recycling –
By Sangeetha Posted on : 1/9/2012 265

Leads the world in recycling at the rate of 77%




The Japanese Government has passed several laws & methods to treat the waste plastic due to its increasing population that is around 127 million and scarcity of landfill space
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Re-bar and wire rod import in US drops drastically
By Sangeetha Posted on : 12/29/2011 204

Analytical report from Census bureau

Census bureau reports reveal clearly that the import of re-bar & wire rod by US has declined from the past 6 months. In the month of November the import figure was 42,228 tones. The import Read more
Lifespan of Chennai corporation roads to be boosted with plastic coating –
By Sangeetha Posted on : 12/28/2011 305

A best way of disposing plastic waste thus improving quality of roads

The crippled roads of Chennai are to be re-layed from January. Sources from the Ripon building say that, this colossal effort is intended by the Chennai Corporation to extend the durability of Read more
Flourishing E-scrap Recycling –
By Sangeetha Posted on : 12/12/2011 440

What are the Reasons for the Boom?

Earlier, e-waste was such an obsession that created huge trepidation among all about disposing it, recycling whatever. But now E-waste generates handsome revenue by recycling it!

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E-waste –
By Sangeetha Posted on : 11/24/2011 363

A Brief story on e-waste management

E-waste is one of the major issues and a threat to humankind. Improper recycling or disposal of e-waste may lead to serious health hazards & environmental pollution. If recycled in an effective Read more
Road hatched from plastic waste in Pune –
By Sangeetha Posted on : 11/23/2011 337

An awesome effort from Pune Cantonment Board

A conventional view about waste plastics is that it is hazardous to the environment. But, the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) has now proved that such waste plastics can be effectively used in the Read more
Plastic Recycling Industry jolts due to China’s Import Regulation
By Sangeetha Posted on : 11/16/2011 495

Regulation Vs hapless recyclers

Import of Plastic scrap has terribly come down by 80% as import of plastic scrap through Guangzhou customs is stiffened by executing import regulations on solid waste.
China’s plastic scrap
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