Scrapping the Hi-Tech Myth

Scrapping the Hi-Tech Myth

Keywords:E-waste,Electronic waste,Computer waste,E-waste management,Environmental pollution,Health hazards,Toxics Link,Extended Producer Responsibility,Precautionary Principle,Waste tradeSolid waste management,Technological obsolescence,Urbanization impact,Consumer...

STITCHED WITH CHEMICALS

STITCHED WITH CHEMICALS

The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.

Lead in Solvent-Based Paints for Home Use in India

Lead in Solvent-Based Paints for Home Use in India

The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.

Single Use Plastic Ban in India

Single Use Plastic Ban in India

The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.

UNWRAPPING THE TRUTH: Review of Endocrine disruptors in Food Packaging Materials

UNWRAPPING THE TRUTH: Review of Endocrine disruptors in Food Packaging Materials

The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.

Healthcare Waste: As a Risk to The Environment and Public Health

Healthcare Waste: As a Risk to The Environment and Public Health

The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.

Wrapped in Secrecy: Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Products

Wrapped in Secrecy: Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Products

The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.

Estimation of Mercury Usage and Release from Healthcare Instruments in India

Estimation of Mercury Usage and Release from Healthcare Instruments in India

E-Waste collection, transportation, processing and recycling is dominated by the informal sector. In addition, there are serious issues regarding leakages of toxins into the environment and workers’ safety and health. This book talks about the issues on E-waste management in India, Best practices from EU, Possible actions for India, Instruments relevant for India.

BPA study report

BPA study report

Keywords: india, Health, Food Safety, Delhi, NGO, Bhopal, exposure, Environment, Policy, BPA, Toxicity, ban, Toxics Link, Bisphenol-A, leaching, stakeholders, Samples, Alternatives, European Union, feeding bottles, BPA-free, World Health Organization, polycarbonate,...