Tired of having to constantly breathe in toxic fumes from the garbage dump fires in his neighbourhood, a school student takes up his pen to write to the authorities.
Kathyayini Chamaraj sends pictures of garbage at government office campuses in the heart of Bengaluru – at MS Building and office of the education department. What example are they setting?
Street vendors of HSR Layout participated in a rally to raise awareness about waste management and vowed that they would do their part to dispose of their waste responsibly.
BBMP admin was supposed to study the old court orders and appear in the hearing. The court asks the BBMP admin and the commissioner to attend next hearing.
What are the children of today being taught about waste? Here is a workshop from ESG for teachers and school administrators on simple, feasible solutions for waste management in schools.
On World Environment Day, waste management experts highlighted the need for a sustainable and permanent solution to waste management in Bengaluru, to the Chief Minister.
The tie up with private waste management firms in Bengaluru to help them market composting products made the profits of Karnataka Composting Development Corporation soar high. However, the composting firm conveniently ignored putting in place the required checks and balances.
The city’s garbage woes did not appear overnight. What led to this tipping point? Citizen Matters looks back over the past 15 years and the current imbroglio in a new in-depth series. Is there an end in sight?
CFL bulbs contain mercury, which needs careful treatment, to avoid contaminating water and environment. Is Bengaluru treating its CFL waste in right manner?
There have been many trips where BBMP mayors and councillors wanted to learn about waste management in other cities. What is the output? Why are we still facing the crisis?
