Replacing plastics worsens greenhouse gas emissions: study By Ground report 08 Apr 2024 Research from the University of Sheffield, published in Environmental Science & Technology, indicates that replacing plastics with alternative materials may lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Plastics in our clothes becoming new challenge for waste managers By Ground report 04 Mar 2024 A significant portion of our fabrics—over 60%—are composed of plastic materials. These synthetic textiles, once discarded, Read More
Water bottles, plastics immediate chemical impact revealed By Ground Report 09 Jan 2024 Scientists have discovered that plastics start releasing their chemical additives into the environment as soon as they are discarded Read More
India witnessed 157 days of plastic overshoot in 2023, what does it mean? By Ground Report 01 Aug 2023 On July 28, 2023, the world experienced its first Plastic Overshoot Day, marking a tipping point when the amount of plastic waste exceeds Read More
Plastic crisis hits Nepal's wildlife: Rhinos at risk from pollution By Ground Report 07 Jul 2023 Moreover, the recent revelation that plastic debris has been found in the excrement of the esteemed one-horned rhinos residing in Nepal's Read More
Which European countries recycle most? By groundreportdesk 20 Jun 2023 Recycling plays a crucial role. While the average European Union (EU) citizen generated 4.8 tonnes of waste in 2020, Read More
Why Recycling plastic is practically impossible? By Wahid Bhat 09 May 2023 Plastic Recycling; Most plastic simply cannot be recycled, a new report from Greenpeace USA concludes. Circular Claims Fall Flat Again, Read More
Plastic production and use harm human health at every stage By Ground report 30 Mar 2023 Plastic production human health; Although much is heard about the impacts of plastic, they are generally associated with contamination Read More
Delhi registered highest complaints against single-use plastic By Ground report 25 Mar 2023 Delhi single-use plastic; Delhi has registered the highest number of complaints (634) on the Central Pollution Control Board's app Read More
Why is most plastic not recycled? By Ground Report 18 Mar 2023 Most Plastic not recycled; Despite the widespread belief that recycling plastic can help alleviate the issue of pollution, only nine Read More