Toxics Link - Articles Updates

Proposed hazardous waste management rule: A Real hazard to the environment

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Industrial policies since independence fostered the growth of industries in India. The rapid industrialisation has been key to the economic growth. But one of the downsides of industrialization has been the generation of large quantity of hazardous wastes. Neither the existing regulations nor the proposed hazardous waste management rule suggest any effective solution to the ever-growing problem.

Lead Poisoning: a disease to be taken care of

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Lead poisoning in the community has silently taken epidemic proportions. It is a preventable disease. Combined actions and efforts of the government, public awareness, societal responsibility of industry and timely interaction of the medical community is desired. All streams of society should channelise efforts to meet the challenge. The article looks in to the details of lead poisoning in children.

Hubli-Dharwad Sustainable Healthcare Waste Management Project: A success story from South India

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

HubliDhrawad healthcare waste management project is a milestone in the over a decade long activities of TL in waste management. The two year long project, the first one to be implemented with the support of municipal authorities in South India is intended to make a healthy change in the biomedical waste management practices in the twin city area. The article looks in to the highlights of the survey and the details of the project.

Report on Open Ended Working Group Meeting on Mercury - Bangkok

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The first open ended working group meeting held in Bangkok on November 12,2007 reached a consensus on ways to face challenges posed by Mercury and its threats to human health and environment. The meeting also discussed voluntary measures and new or existing international legal binding treaty as possible options to tackle the mercury related problems. The article takes a close watch on the debates at the meeting.

Washing the dirty linen: hospital waste management

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

We have all visited hospitals and nursing homes and been very careful about new syringes and making sure that old ones are trashed. But heres a question: Whatever happens to that trash? What do they do with the waste generated in hospitals?

2007: A year of massacre for Delhi trees

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A conversation between those talking for the trees and those cutting them never really took-off, as the planners never believed that the trees ever had a chance. Call it the death of reason or something deeper, while thousands of trees were cut this year, and many more will continue to be felled.

Downside of the Digital Revolution

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Indias IT revolution is the major contributor to the fast growing economy of the country. But the other side of the digital revolution is grim which reminds the producers, consumers and policy makers of a mounting problem; the new generation waste or E- waste. The article takes stock of the Ewaste generation in the country and the future threats from E- waste.

Minutes of Meeting to discuss the Draft Hazardous Waste Rules 2007

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

A move that turns the cardinal Environment (Protection) Act 1986 on its head, lacks in participatory mechanism and a flip back to the dark ages, these are some of the reactions that civil society and international experts had on a new proposed draft hazardous waste law amendment, at a consultation meeting held to rally opinion on the proposals and highlight its potential impact on public health and environment.

Waste saga of Kochi: Unending woe of a city

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Waste has been haunting Kochi, one of the major metros in the country for the last many years. But the issue took its worst turns in this year when the waste removal came to a stand still due to lack of land fill sites. It is to this city three containers full of urban solid waste was shipped from Newyork in the guise of paper waste early this month. The article takes a close look on Kochis ever growing and unending waste issue and the future danger of waste import.

Response to CPCB's Draft Guidelines for management of e-waste

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Following the announcement of the Draft Guidelines for Environmentally Sound Management of E-waste by the CPCB, Toxics Link wrote to Ms. Meena Gupta, Secretary Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, stating that though the guidelines were detailed they require an additional layer of systems oriented approach. This response also stress that the issue of e-waste can not be adequately handled under the existing Hazardous Waste and Municipal Waste Rules but needs a separate set of rules.

Hazards of Mercury in Health care settings

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The dangers of mercury exposure are now been recognised globally, particularly its role as a health hazard to the medical staff. Though hospitals alone are not the top source of mercury release in the environment but their large variety of uses for mercury containing equipment/ items pose dangers to a greater extent as compared to other sources. The article highlights the hazards mercury poses to those in the health care sector and suggests ways to handle the element safely.

Workshop discusses on health impacts of wastewater irrigation

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400

A workshop for dissemination and policy advocacy on heavy metal contamination in food due to wastewater irrigation was held in Varanasi.

Quotes from the Earth: Making environment everyone's concern

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Quotes from the Earth, a three-day film festival on environment, was held from November 3-5, 2006. The article offers an inside view of the festival and argues that there is more to environmental films than the size of its audience.

Waste or opportunity? - The importance of a progressive Indian e-waste policy

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

India has some of the world's most advanced high-tech software and hardware developing facilities but it still lacks a strong e-waste policy.

Toying with Toxicity

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

A recent study of toy samples by Toxics Link reveals high percentage of lead and cadmium in them.

How to reduce mercury demand and supply

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The European Commission is hosting International Mercury Conference at Brussels on October 26-27, 2006 to discuss the way forward to reduce the demand and supply of mercury.

Phase out mercury

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

India cannot continue to be part of the problem, with rest of the world phasing out lethal mercury and moving towards safer solutions.

Rural Immunisation Waste in India

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The presentation documents the national programmes for immunisation, the challenges of rural immunisation waste management and the present scenario in India.

Spotlight on the trees of Delhi

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Filmmaker-turned-naturalist Pradip Kishen has walked the length and the breadth of the city to picture and document the trees in his book, "Trees of Delhi - A Field Guide".

Seeking green report, SC stays Vasant Kunj malls

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The Supreme Court on May 1, 2006 stayed work on five big shopping malls in the Ridge area of Vasant Kunj till it receives an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report from MoEF.

Waste management in schools

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Few schools of Delhi have set examples by initiating waste management system within their premises with facilitation of Toxics Link.

SAICM finally adopted

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) was finally adopted around midnight of February 06, 2006.

IPEN Calls for Immediate SAICM Actions - Agreement Survives US Attacks

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates) The International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) welcomed adoption on 6 February of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), despite the agreements weakening under strong US pressure. The final compromise narrowed SAICMs scope, came up short on long-term financing, and fudged the connection between precaution and human health. Yet IPEN still views SAICM as a critical global framework to eliminate the harms caused by chemicals.

Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India framed the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules in 1998. These rules apply to all persons who generate, collect, receive, store, transport, treat, dispose, or handle bio medical waste in any form.

Beyond environmental standards: from techno-centric to people-centric environmental governance

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

A paper on Environmental Governance; presented at Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI, Seventh Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) held from 8-10 December, 2004, Islamabad, and published in Troubled Times, Sustainable Development and Governance in the Age of Extremes, SDPI, Islamabad, 2006.

Computer Myths: The Story of Scrap

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Are you as the customer ready to foot the extra bill? why should the manufacturing sector alone be made the scapegoat for all the evils that emanate from e-waste? If computers and all other electronic items are so bad, why dont you stop using the same altogether? asks Vinnie Mehta, executive director, Manufacturers Association for Information and Technology.

Corporate Social Responsibility: a critical perspective from India

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

In developing countries, business sector is using Corporate Social Responsibility to convince the people that a new ethical global business practice is underway. However, the ground realities show that much has not changed from the days of Union Carbide disaster of 1984. CSR, if applied in its true sense, can be an opportunity of bringing a level of accountability into the business.

Solid waste management programme towards self-sustainability at Defence Colony and Gautampuri

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Toxics Link is implementing community based solid waste management projects in Defence Colony A - Block, a higher middle income group community and in Gautampuri, Molarband, a lower income group community near Badarpur, Delhi.

Chemical Management: SAICM

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

At the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM) meeting at Dubai scheduled to held on February 4-6, 2006, the main focus will be on new and additional resources for Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) implementation and the intention to characterise SAICM as a voluntary initiative.

Asbestos, a demon of the past

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

With the Supreme Court laying down that the ship cannot enter Indian waters until the court considers a report by a team of environment experts, its time to consider just what is at stake in the Clemenceau controversy. Take the case of Mangalbhai Patel, a worker in a power plant, who was diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctors in the public employees state insurance corporation (ESIC) mis-diagnosed his ailment as tuberculosis, while he had asbestosis, an incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Such cases rarely come to the fore in India.

Asbestos kills Europeans, Australians and Japanese but not Indians

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Asbestos has been banned in almost 40 countries, which includes Australia, Uruguay, European Union, Honduras and others. Currently, Japan has also banned asbestos use, except in cases where there are no substitutes. But as per the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), asbestos is safe for Indian workers and citizens.

Standardised, Packaged, Ready for Consumption

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Environment has become a mere entity whose sanctity is determined by man-made standards and then technologies are developed to attain it.

Inside Delhis lungs: illegal roads, temples, DDA shed

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Ridge Management Boards Sanjay Van survey unearths illegal constructions in the Ridge area.

Creating a change with children and youth

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Through various programmes, Toxics Link is trying to build awareness among children and youth and inculcate a sense of respect and responsibility towards the environment.

Workshop on legal issues of hospital administration at Kolkata - A report

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

A report on Consultative discussion on Legal Issues of Hospitals at Kolkata organised jointly by Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI) and Toxics Link.

Mercury awareness in schools

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Toxics Link is conducting a series of awareness workshops on mercury in schools and colleges under Clean Campus Programme.

A letter to Mr Gates

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Think philanthropy and info-tech, but also think of a cleaner world.

Success story: Delhi hospitals phase out mercury

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Some Delhi hospitals have taken the lead in phasing out mercury-based equipment.

Indian municipal garbage: How to manage it?

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400

There is no substitute to waste minimisation, waste segregation, composting and recycling, but mere lip service to these issues was deemed sufficient.

First COP takes decisive action to rid world of Persistent Organic Pollutants

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 07 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Four new chemicals were proposed for phase-out at the first COP.

Organic India: A new way forward

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Farmers share their experiences at a national conference on organic agriculture.

COP 1 promises a POPs-free world

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500

The first session of Conference of the Parties to the Convention will be organised in Uruguay in early May. It holds the promise to a cleaner, safer environment.

UNEP 6th Global Civil Society Forum: A report

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Around 100 different civil society organisations attended UNEP's 6th Global Civil Society Forum, held from February 18 to 20. The 23rd UNEP Governing Council was then organised from February 21 to 25.

Toxics Link presents report findings on usage of mercury in healthcare institutions

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 20 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

CEE organised an international seminar on Participation for sustainable waste management to mark the onset of the UNs Decade for Education for Sustainable Future.

Bio-medical waste training manual now available!

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Toxics Link's new manual on bio-medical waste is a unique tool for trainers on this subject

Toxics Link's publications in vernacular mode

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Toxics Link is reaching out to larger audiences through the production of publications in regional languages as well as the translation of existing products

Update on the National Implementation Plan on POPs

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

National Experts Committee Meeting discusses National Implementation Plan in India

Workshop on Mercury in India

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 18 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Mercury usage, in most cases, is substitutable and not doing so reflects the lack of concern about this extremely toxic heavy metal. Toxics Link organises a forum for debate

Supreme Court orders destruction of waste oil containers

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 15 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

In a landmark judgement, Supreme Court orders the destruction of several containers of hazardous waste oil.

Britain's Environment Agency confirms huge e-waste outflow to India

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 15 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Toxics Links assertion that India is a dumping ground for e-waste has received confrimation in the form of a report by the British Environment Agency.

National symposium deliberates threat posed by pesticides

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

The pesticide industry, shockingly, adheres to the view that chemicals in agriculture are necessary for food and nutritional security.

Is the food we eat safe?

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

You could be eating salt mixed with chalk powder, or drinking milk with traces of oxytocin hormones. A new compilation finds out how unscrupulous people adulterate your food and endanger your health.

IPEP South Asia: The progress so far

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

IPENs International POPs Elimination Project is generating interest among a growing number of NGOs and civil society organisations and sensitising them to issues concerning POPs.

Skill-building workshop for civil society on POPs

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Skill-share workshop on POPs targets capacity-building of civil society organisations in South Asian region.

Meeting reviews progress towards sustainability

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500

A peer group review meeting reviews progress made towards sustainability by focussing on law-making and implementation, as well as through the involvement of stakeholders.

Training workshop on bio-medical waste held in Meerut

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500

A significant amount of medical waste is generated in Meerut. Basic knowledge or training regarding bio-medical waste, however, is lacking. Training workshops have been conducted to fill this gap.

Update on hazardous waste

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Hazardous waste management should now get streamlined with the Supreme Court Monitoring Committee inspecting the implementation of the Supreme Courts Order.

NGOs seek recognition for waste pickers

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Four prominent organisations meet in Pune to discuss the displacement of waste pickers due to various privatisation schemes of municipalities.

Disposal of cytotoxic waste in hospitals

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 30 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Dr McRae with some suggestions for developing a management system for cytotoxic waste.

NGOs meet to discuss Draft National Environment Policy

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 23 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

NGOs from across the country voice their objections to the Draft National Environment Policy.

Stop India from becoming a scrapyard

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

What can be done to have greater checks on the import of scrap metal into India?

Book your Medical Waste Training Manual now!

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 17 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Srishti/Toxics Link Training Manual on biomedical waste management issues will soon be ready. Order it now!

Miranda House committed to zero waste campaign

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 15 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Working towards zero waste on the Miranda House campus, Toxics Link has conducted many workshops over the last three months with the gardeners, canteen employees, students and teachers at the college.

Training programme conducted in Chennai

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 09 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

After the discovery of body parts in a corporation bin in Chennai, TNPCB took charge of implementing bio-medical waste management in government healthcare institutions and training was conducted.

Vidyapeeth film festival organised in Gujarat

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Paryavaran Suraksha Samiti, a Gujarat-based NGO, screened selected films from the Quotes from the Earth: Water. Hunger. Survival package, at a three-day lecture series in Gujarat Vidyapeeth.

India misrepresented at Rotterdam Prior Informed Consent Convention

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Indian Ministry of Chemicals grossly misrepresented India at the Geneva meeting of the Rotterdam Convention.

New training tools brought into play

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Hospitals are now open to spending more time training staff on the issue of medical waste training. Through quizzes and street plays, Toxics Link gets across serious messages in a light way.

Toxics Link participates in international conference

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Toxics Link took part in a conference on Discard management in the new millennium' in San Francisco, USA.

Managing waste in educational institutes: A case study of two institutes of Delhi

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 11 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

JNU and IIT in Delhi have taken upon themselves to mange the waste of their population without seeking any help from the municipalities.

A holiday which turned into an outreach programme!

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

On holiday to recharge her batteries, Papiya finds herself caught in outreach work!

Roundtable on Immunisation Waste Disposal

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 20 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

A Roundtable meeting on 'Immunisation waste disposal' ended by formulating some important recommendations.

First zero waste colony in Delhi!

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

To economically and efficiently operate a waste management program requires significant cooperation from generators, regardless of the strategies. Sarita Vihar is one such success story.

Stop using asbestos for school roofing: NGO

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Thatched roofing should not be replaced by asbestos, says NGO.

Maran's prescription for tackling e-waste

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Communications and Information Technology Minister emphasises the need for minimising electronic waste generation.

Asbestos, a `lethal replacement'

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

An NGO points that asbestos, a known carcinogen, should not be used as roofing to replace thatched shelters in schools.

Workshop at Bhagwanpur discusses pesticide uasge in agriculture

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 08 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

A workshop at Bhagwanpur villages discusses the ill effects of pesticide usage in agriculture, and organic farming as a viable alternative solution.

Illegal constructions in the Ridge area

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 07 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

There are illegal construction activities going on in the Delhi Ridge area, in complete violation of existing laws.

Ridge inspection unearths more irregularities

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 07 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

An inspection of the Ridge reveals several irregularities and violations of laws, which will destroy Delhis Ridge area.

Public hearing of women waste-pickers in Mumbai

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 07 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Stree Mukti Sangathna, an NGO working for poor urban women, organised a Public Hearing, along with National Commission of Women, for women waste-pickers in Mumbai.

White asbestos kills

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 05 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Ramco Industries Limited’s claim that only blue asbestos is the causative factor for asbestos-related diseases is completely flawed and baseless.

The dangers of hazardous waste

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Whatever form hazardous waste may take liquid, solid or gas it is dangerous and can pose a substantial threat to human health and the environment if not managed properly.

Street dustbins are the problem, not the solution!

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Suryapet, a small town in Andhra Pradesh, has earned the rare distinction of being India's first 'dustbin free' town.

Plastic roads

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

In today's situation, PVC and other harmful plastics may find their way into the road-laying process.

Waste Not Asia meeting organised in Korea

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Waste Not Asia meeting, 2004, organised in Seoul, Korea, brought together organsations from all over the globe.

Asbestos roof, a threat to life

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 23 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Following the fire tragedy in a Kumbakonan school, thatched roofs are being replaced by asbestos ones. This is alarming, since asbestos is a poisonous material.

Likely duty cut to pull ship scrap companies out of dire straits

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Customs duty on ships imported for demolition is likely to be cut to 5% from 15%. This is bad news for the environment, and also shows a lack of concern for the occupational safety of the workers.

Restore ridge, orders HC

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Delhi High Court tells DDA take care of the Ridge; DDA has to demolish cremation sheds, and save water body in the area.

Janhit workshop analyses hospital waste systems

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

A training workshop in Meerut discusses hospital waste management in the city.

Your life is in hospital workers' (clean) hands

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 13 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Washing hands can save patients' lives, but hospital workers still don't do it enough.

Workshop on organic farming organised in Meerut

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

A workshop in Meerut discusses organic farming, its market, and how it can help restore the balance between man and his natural environment.

National Implementation Plan (NIPs)

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Along with a few project associates, the CII is taking the first steps towards implementing the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Bhadrachalam: Zero-waste corporate campus

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

ITC official-cum-residential campus shows the way to other corporate residential campuses on how to promote effective waste management

Suryapet: A dustbin-free town

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The willingness of the town’s Commissioner and the residents to think about alternatives and proceed towards a positive goal has worked wonders for solid waste management

Workshop questions use of mercury in healthcare

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

What can be done to reduce the usage of mercury in the healthcare sector?

Toxics Link designated Regional Hub for IPEP project of IPEN

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Stockholm Declaration has become IPEN's new platform, and it provides the new basis of collaboration for NGOs that participate in the IPEN network. Toxics Link has been identified and selected as

Medwaste in the nursing curriculum

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Indian Nursing Council has decided to include medical waste management in the graduate course of nursing.

Kathmandu Declaration on Environmental Justice adopted

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 29 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The first-of-its-kind Kathmandu Declaration puts a special focus on the environment through a rights perspective by the highest judicial bodies of the South Asian Region.

UNEP recognises the e-waste problem in Asia-Pacific

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 26 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

An expert group meeting on 'E-waste management in Asia and the Pacific' urges proper management of e-waste.

Delhi High Court takes notice of incineration issue

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Delhi High Court takes suo moto notice of media coverage of Toxics Link’s report on the state of incinerators in the city.

AWM workshops on solid waste management to raise awareness and develop strategy

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

AWM brought together, on a collaborative platform, organisations working on solid waste management issues

Training workshop on solid waste management and recycling organised

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400

A workshop that trained communities about the issues connected with waste management and recycling.

Medicare India: Like Satan in God's ward

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Hospitals actually breed the deadliest infections -- multiple drug-resistant strains thrive on bad hygiene, invasive tools.

Biomass power project to harm environment

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400

An environmentally harmful biomass power project is set to come up in Tamil Nadu.

Saint Gobain involved in killer asbestos mess in Brazil

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500

A tireless anti-asbestos campaigner in Brazil is facing a unique trial.

Alternatives to asbestos

webmaster@toxicslink.org — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500

See how you can eliminate the use of asbestos in daily life. Use safer alternative fibre products that will not cause harm.

Poisoned and silenced by pesticides