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Waste-to-energy plants are a disaster for the environment but India is building more

The incinerators have high capital costs and usually receive financial support from international institutions and subsi...

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BEYOND BURNING WASTE

A Workshop on Plastics, Waste to Energy Incinerators & Zero Waste Futures Date and Time: April 07, 2026 | 9:30 AM ...

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கொடுங்கையூரில் முன்மொழியப்பட்ட ‘குப்பைக்கான தீர்வு’: நச்சு காற்று மற்றும் நோய்க்கான வழிமுறையா?

வட சென்னையின் கொடுங்கையூரில் முன்மொழியப்பட்ட குப்பையில் இருந்து மின்சாரம் தயாரிக்கும் (WTE) எரிவுலையின் நிழலில் வாழும் ச...

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The SWaCH cooperative model of Pune: The “Yes In My Back Yard” model of waste management

The Solid Waste Collection and Handling cooperative or (SWaCH) is the world’s largest waste picker-led cooperative...

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

The residents said that since the contract period of the waste-to-energy plant is 25 years, it makes waste reduction and...

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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, bi...

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Push for more WTEs despite mounting failures!

A slew of new waste to energy incineration projects have been announced across India in spite of mounting evidence of it...

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Why technicalising India’s waste crisis is not the solution

Pushing technological solutions like waste-to-energy plants overlook the social, political and economic aspects of wast...

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Whose PET Is It Anyway?

By narrowing the conversation to waste management, the industry avoids addressing the root cause of plastic pollution: o...

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Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

A report on the alarmingly high levels of heavy metal contamination and other violations by the waste incinerator In Man...

Energy General Publications WTE(Waste to Energy)

September 16, 2026

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Waste-to-energy plants are a disaster for the environment but India is building more

The incinerators have high capital costs and usually receive financial support from international institutions and subsidies in India. A waste collector looks for usable material as smoke rises from a garbage dump at the Bhalswa landfill site in New Delhi in October 2018. | AFP’ When Rajpa...

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September 16, 2026

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BEYOND BURNING WASTE

A Workshop on Plastics, Waste to Energy Incinerators & Zero Waste Futures Date and Time: April 07, 2026 | 9:30 AM Venue: National Foundation for India, India Habitat Centre, Core 4A, Upper Ground Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi Register here: https://forms.gle/xabCELQ4aUAtfWHE9 Delhi’s solid ...

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November 18, 2025

Dr Vishvaja Sambath

கொடுங்கையூரில் முன்மொழியப்பட்ட ‘குப்பைக்கான தீர்வு’: நச்சு காற்று மற்றும் நோய்க்கான வழிமுறையா?

வட சென்னையின் கொடுங்கையூரில் முன்மொழியப்பட்ட குப்பையில் இருந்து மின்சாரம் தயாரிக்கும் (WTE) எரிவுலையின் நிழலில் வாழும் சமூகங்களுக்கு, முதன்மையான கேள்வி மிகவும் தனிப்பட்டது: “இது என் குடும்பத்தின் ஆரோக்கியத்தை எவ்வாறு பாதிக்கும்?” குப்பை நெருக்கடிக்கு ஒரு தொழில்நுட்ப தீர்வாக விளம்பரப்படுத...

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November 18, 2025

Chythenyen Devika Kulasekaran

The SWaCH cooperative model of Pune: The “Yes In My Back Yard” model of waste management

The Solid Waste Collection and Handling cooperative or (SWaCH) is the world’s largest waste picker-led cooperative, with over 3,900 self-employed members. It was formally instituted in 2005 in Pune, Maharashtra, as a wholly-owned workers’ cooperative by the Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Pa...

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September 1, 2025

The New Indian Express

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

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...

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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...

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July 11, 2025

Chythenyen Devika Kulasekaran

Push for more WTEs despite mounting failures!

A slew of new waste to energy incineration projects have been announced across India in spite of mounting evidence of its failures, environmental and health impacts. Recently the MoEFCC granted environmental clearance for the construction of a new WTE plant in Bawana, Delhi despite vehement protests...

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June 12, 2025

Chythenyen Devika Kulasekaran

Why technicalising India’s waste crisis is not the solution

Pushing technological solutions like waste-to-energy plants overlook the social, political and economic aspects of waste. “Trash is treasure when you recycle.” “Don’t waste waste—manage it well!” “Technology can transform waste from a problem into a valuable resource.” “Technological innovations...

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April 21, 2025

Om Prakash Singh

Whose PET Is It Anyway?

By narrowing the conversation to waste management, the industry avoids addressing the root cause of plastic pollution: overproduction. As the world faces the growing crisis of plastic overconsumption and waste, extended producer responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a vital policy framework to mitigat...

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April 1, 2025

CFA Admin

Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

A report on the alarmingly high levels of heavy metal contamination and other violations by the waste incinerator In Manali, Chennai. An incinerator is basically a furnace for burning waste. The “green” incinerator in Manali, Chennai installed by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) claims to burn ...

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Waste-to-energy plants are a disaster for the environment but India is building more

BEYOND BURNING WASTE

கொடுங்கையூரில் முன்மொழியப்பட்ட ‘குப்பைக்கான தீர்வு’: நச்சு காற்று மற்றும் நோய்க்கான வழிமுறையா?

The SWaCH cooperative model of Pune: The “Yes In My Back Yard” model of waste management

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

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

Push for more WTEs despite mounting failures!

Why technicalising India’s waste crisis is not the solution

Whose PET Is It Anyway?

Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

Waste-to-energy plants are a disaster for the environment but India is building more

BEYOND BURNING WASTE

கொடுங்கையூரில் முன்மொழியப்பட்ட ‘குப்பைக்கான தீர்வு’: நச்சு காற்று மற்றும் நோய்க்கான வழிமுறையா?

The SWaCH cooperative model of Pune: The “Yes In My Back Yard” model of waste management

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

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

Push for more WTEs despite mounting failures!

Why technicalising India’s waste crisis is not the solution

Whose PET Is It Anyway?

Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

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