‘Address careless disposal of masks’
"This is a serious concern as face masks, used by the public, are being thrown on our streets, in parks and public places. This will create a new kind of environmental pollution, similar to the problem of single-use plastic. When face masks ... Read More >
27-Aug-2020
| waste management
Careless eateries polluting our waterways, NGOs allege
Global Environment Centre manager of River Care Programme K Kalithasan agreed and said this form of pollution had a “significant effect in urban areas” despite it being easy to control. Read More >
20-Sep-2020
| waste management
IWK: Dirty habit leads to heavy costs
“From sanitary pads, wet wipes, and condoms to cigarette butts, cat litter, medicine, diapers and hair are thrown into the toilets and these items clog and contaminate our sewerage systems." Read More >
24-May-2021
| waste management