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The residents said that since the contract period of the waste-to-energy plant is 25 years, it makes waste reduction and minimisation goals impossible during the period. The dump yard at Kodungaiyur.(Photo | P Jawahar, EPS) CHENNAI: The federation of North Chennai residents’ welfare association, wh...

Coverage General WTE(Waste to Energy)

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August 30, 2025

CFA Admin

Green Chennai Initiative (GCI)

A Path Towards India’s First People-Centric Zero-Waste City Green Chennai Initiative is a waste management goal and a roadmap to achieve a “Zero waste city” status. This proposal is an alternative to Waste to Energy (WTE) Incineration project in Chennai and addresses the root cause of wa...

Energy General WTE(Waste to Energy)

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August 14, 2025

CFA Admin

Mobilising Voices for the Global Plastics Treaty

As the world prepares for the next round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations at the United Nations (INC-5 in Geneva, August 2025), we have been amplifying grassroots voices from pollution-impacted communities. Youth Voices from the Frontlines Chennai Climate Action Group (CCAG) and CFA organised...

General GPT (Global Plastics Treaty)

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August 14, 2025

Pranay Raj and Chythenyen Devika Kulasekaran

Abellon’s bankruptcy exposes the failures of India’s waste-to-energy push

The collapse of a flagship WTE player signals a crisis in India’s incineration model Waste-to-energy plant at Okhla, New Delhi.Vikas Choudhary/CSE Summary Abellon Clean Energy Ltd, once a major waste-to-energy (WTE) player in Gujarat, is facing insolvency after loan defaults exceeding Rs...

Coverage General WTE(Waste to Energy)

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August 12, 2025

Sustainability Online

‘Strong presence’ of lobbyists overshadows INC-5.2 plastics talks

A ‘strong presence’ of fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists is overshadowing the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) talks in Geneva seeking to determine a global plastics treaty, the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) has said. CIEL reported that at least 234 ind...

Coverage GPT (Global Plastics Treaty)

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August 12, 2025

The Hindu

North Chennai residents pitch a plan to cut waste, scrap Kodungaiyur incinerator project

‘Green Chennai Initiative’ is an alternative to the proposed incinerator and it calls for strict source segregation, bio-methanation, decentralised composting, and controlling use of single-use plastic Residents and experts feel a people-centric approach can be an alternative to the waste-to-ener...

Coverage WTE(Waste to Energy)

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August 12, 2025

IndiaSpend

How Dubious Data, Fading Tech Shape India’s Global Plastic Stance

As nations negotiate a binding plastics treaty, India leans on outdated figures and unproven solutions to justify its stance New Delhi: Globally, it is estimated that less than 10% of all plastics are recycled. But, in India, the figure most widely repeated is 60%.The journey of “60%” is illust...

Coverage GPT (Global Plastics Treaty)

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August 14, 2025

CFA Admin

Stop the Toxic Takeover: AIFC Slams Illegal Waste Dumping in Sathangadu Wetland”

Alliance for Incinerator Free Chennai (AIFC) strongly condemns the Greater Chennai Corporation’s illegal dumping of waste in the Sathangadu wetland (Proposed WTE incinerator site) Press Statement | August 08, 2025 Alliance for Incinerator Free Chennai (AIFC), an alliance of communities, resi...

General Press Releases WTE(Waste to Energy)

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August 14, 2025

CFA Admin

700 Voices, One Demand: Stop Plastic Pollution at the Source

Protect Our Health First – Stop Plastic Pollution at Its Source: Over 700 concerned citizens, communities, and Civil Society Organisations call on the Government of India for Urgent Action on Plastic Pollution in the Global Plastics Treaty Press Statement | August 02, 2025 A resolution was adopted a...

General GPT (Global Plastics Treaty) Press Releases

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August 8, 2025

Centre for International Environmental Law

Fossil Fuel and Petrochemical Lobbyists Overrun Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Industry Presence Threatens Plastics Treaty Integrity at INC-5.2 GENEVA, Switzerland, August 7, 2025 — At least 234 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists — a new high compared to the 221 identified by CIEL at INC-5 — have registered to participate in the fifth and final scheduled session of...

Coverage General GPT (Global Plastics Treaty)

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Residents meet mayor with alternative for waste to energy plant in Kodungaiyur

Green Chennai Initiative (GCI)

Mobilising Voices for the Global Plastics Treaty

Abellon’s bankruptcy exposes the failures of India’s waste-to-energy push

‘Strong presence’ of lobbyists overshadows INC-5.2 plastics talks

North Chennai residents pitch a plan to cut waste, scrap Kodungaiyur incinerator project

How Dubious Data, Fading Tech Shape India’s Global Plastic Stance

Stop the Toxic Takeover: AIFC Slams Illegal Waste Dumping in Sathangadu Wetland”

700 Voices, One Demand: Stop Plastic Pollution at the Source

Fossil Fuel and Petrochemical Lobbyists Overrun Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Residents meet mayor with alternative for waste to energy plant in Kodungaiyur

Green Chennai Initiative (GCI)

Mobilising Voices for the Global Plastics Treaty

Abellon’s bankruptcy exposes the failures of India’s waste-to-energy push

‘Strong presence’ of lobbyists overshadows INC-5.2 plastics talks

North Chennai residents pitch a plan to cut waste, scrap Kodungaiyur incinerator project

How Dubious Data, Fading Tech Shape India’s Global Plastic Stance

Stop the Toxic Takeover: AIFC Slams Illegal Waste Dumping in Sathangadu Wetland”

700 Voices, One Demand: Stop Plastic Pollution at the Source

Fossil Fuel and Petrochemical Lobbyists Overrun Plastics Treaty Negotiations