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India's rag-pickers inspire recycling charity

Posted by: xamboli, 20. February 2012 - 12:28
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk

For years, rag-pickers or scrap dealers have been a familiar sight in Indian towns and cities, going door-to-door and collecting all kinds of household waste - from newspapers to plastic and glass bottles.

The scrap dealers pay a certain amount to each household depending on how much they collect. This is then sold at a higher price to bigger dealers, who send it to recycling centres. Read on

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Sustainable Urban Transport: Role of the Auto-rickshaw

Posted by: xamboli, 10. February 2012 - 12:28
Source: http://www.wri.org

As the demand for urban transport increases in India, so too does the popularity of the autorickshaw. A report (free download) examines the role the auto-rickshaw sector can play in promoting sustainable transport. It develops a policy vision for this sector and presents recommendations on reforms to address sustainability challenges. Read on

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India's richest shrine goes green

Posted by: xamboli, 6. February 2012 - 12:28
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk

Surrounded by seven hills, high above lush green forests is the temple town of Tirumala. The crown jewel is the dazzling gold-plated temple of Lord Venkateshwara. Located in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, this is not just one of Hinduism's holiest shrines, but also one of the richest. Read on

Robot Godzilla to Invade Coachella, Excrete Recyclables

Posted by: xamboli, 6. February 2012 - 12:18
Source: http://www.treehugger.com

The dinosaur, nicknamed Recyclosaurus Rex, is appearing in Indio courtesy of Global Inheritance, a Los Angeles nonprofit that's practically a fixture at summer concert extravaganzas. This group doesn't sing, unless you count the praises of recycling and renewable energy ... and creating a little awareness to mix in with loud music and, um, beverages. Read on

Thousands walk for a plastics-free Madurai

Posted by: xamboli, 30. January 2012 - 12:21
Source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Thousands walked for plastics eradication in Madurai city here on Saturday. The event "Madurai Walkathon 2012" organised by the Madurai-based DHAN foundation in partnership with the Department of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu, saw school and college students, women, farmers and a number of government officials participating. Read on

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India ranks 125th in addressing pollution control

Posted by: xamboli, 30. January 2012 - 12:19
Source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India ranks a lowly 125th in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges with Switzerland taking the top spot, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). Read on

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CSE report: Indian cities swimming in their waste

Posted by: xamboli, 27. January 2012 - 11:51
Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Center for Science and Environment's second volume of the seventh State of India's Environment report - Excreta Matters (71 cities: a survey), claims that India's cities are wallowing in their waste and the rivers becoming a dumping ground for it. In this report CSE profiles 71 cities on their waste water management capability and maps the state of groundwater and its sources. Read on

The Economics of Sustainable Cities: Four Key Components

Posted by: xamboli, 27. January 2012 - 11:35
Source: http://sustainablecitiescollective.com

Richard Palmer raised the point that existing cities can be designed to encourage more sustainable behaviour, saying ‘creatively dealing with existing urban spaces is critical – we must not just rely on new areas to get it ‘right”. Read on

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Goa's dark side

Posted by: xamboli, 20. January 2012 - 11:59
Source: http://www.downtoearth.org.in

Hidden from public eye, miners and politicians are ravaging Goa's forests and drinking water reservoirs, finds Sugandh Juneja.
Goa, the name evokes images of sun kissed beaches, parties and tourists. Is that all there is to Goa? For most of us, yes. It’s not so for others. Read on

Recycling Orchestra Plays Mozart With Garbage

Posted by: xamboli, 20. January 2012 - 11:46
Source: http://www.treehugger.com

It may be a long way from Paraguay's sprawling garbage dumps to the stately concert halls of Europe, but for one group of talented youths the distance isn't so vast -- after all, if music comes from the heart then it really doesn't matter if the instruments are made of trash. Read on

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The Top 10 Smart Cities On The Planet

Posted by: xamboli, 18. January 2012 - 12:18
Source: http://www.fastcoexist.com

Crunching a list of variables about innovation and sustainability, we rank the world’s smartest cities, from New York to Hong Kong (and with an unexpected winner).
Here, then, are the top 10 smart cities: ... Read on

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Spaceship Earth

Posted by: ajaychabba, 4. January 2012 - 18:11
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com

 A new view of environmentalism Read on

Major sustainibility trends in 2012

Posted by: xamboli, 2. January 2012 - 11:11
Source: http://www.commodityonline.com

In 2012, the world would be witnessing some of the major trend shaping sustainable developemnet movements as worldwide movement toward sustainability has made significant progress over the past half-dozen years as companies and cities have pursued strategies that balance future and current social needs, according to Dan Probst, Chairman of Energy and Sustainability Services at Jones Lang LaSalle. Read on

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Quiz held to sensitize youth on environment

Posted by: xamboli, 23. December 2011 - 12:34
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Hero MotoCorpLtd., in association with the Ministry of Environment and Forests, organized the 12th edition of the Terra Quiz hosted by actor and VJ Purab Kohli at TERI Gram. It is an initiative to sensitize the young to create an ecologically sustainable society. Read on

Saving The Planet, One Step At A Time

Posted by: xamboli, 9. December 2011 - 12:00
Source: http://www.thebetterindia.com

Arun Krishnamurthy is a busy man. He has, with help from his team and the eco-conservation foundations he works with, managed to cover 67 schools in three cities in just this one year.
Three hundred and forty students have gotten involved in actively conserving the environment in various ways. Read on