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KDMC installs a bio gas plant

KDMC installs a bio gas plant

Smaller municipal corporations are taking the lead in finding renewable ways for disposing organic waste generated in the city. Recently, Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) installed a bio gas plant through which it plans to generate electricity from waste. The plant has the capacity to generate 250 units of electricity daily along with 100kg of


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Effects of chlorine-free disinfectants: A Study

Effects of chlorine-free disinfectants: A Study

A recent research conducted by UK based Synergy Health highlighted the potential corrosive impact of some chlorine-based disinfectants. According to Synergy Health, the chlorine based disinfectants could result in infection risk as well as expense in replacing damaged equipment. The study tested the corrosive impact of hypochlorite cleaning solutions and the chlorine-free disinfectant. The test


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Eureka Forbes enters Limca Book of Records

Eureka Forbes enters Limca Book of Records

Eureka Forbes has recently entered the prestigious Limca Book of Records under the title of ‘The Biggest Corporate Flag Personalised’. The company had created a gigantic 40×10 foot personalised and India’s largest corporate flag named ‘The Flag of Happiness and Friendship’. This activity was a part of Eureka Forbes SMART Convention, company’s Annual Conference, held


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RMCL’s sweeper for BMC

RMCL’s sweeper for BMC

Roots Multiclean Ltd has recently supplied RS 6000, a truck mounted road sweeping machine, to Bhubaneshwar based Jagruti Welfare Organisation (JWO). The machine is the first cleaning equipment to be put in operation by the Bhubaneshwar Municipal Corporation (BMC), which was launched in August by the Orissa Chief Minister on the Self-governance Day. Speaking to


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Small loo… .Big price!

Small loo… .Big price!

Thomas Crapper & Company is the smallest loo will be Birmingham’s giant National Exhibition Centre. Standing just a few inches high, the toilet will be on display at Miniatura  Britain’s biggest dolls house event. Every detail has been accurately downsized from the pedestal wash-down closet, high level cistern, throne seat, flush pipe, pull and chain


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Antibac Pen!

Antibac Pen!

The UK based Senator Pens has developed an antibac pens that has an ability to kill 99.9% of harmful bacteria and viruses. The pen made from specially treated plastic with its active ingredient effectively kills the microorganism when comes into contact. The active agent is effective, non-carcinogenic, safe, UV proof and water-insoluble and scratch &


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Waste-Free Kerala

Waste-Free Kerala

Starting from October, the Kerala Government has launch a year-long ‘Waste-Free Kerala’ campaign aiming to achieve an unpolluted environment, public hygiene & cleanliness and public awareness. The State government has also planned to implement upgraded technology for solid waste management system which would be introduced in five Corporations and 29 Municipalities in the State. As


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Furniture from waste!

Furniture from waste!

Some of the city’s overflowing solid waste could soon find its way into living rooms now. Noida based Eco-wise Waste Management Company has been collecting daily 60mt of waste from 15,000 houses spread across to 10 residential sectors for a small fee from Resident Welfare Associations. Eco-wise collects, transports and segregates the solid waste before


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NR Sanitation Drive

NR Sanitation Drive

Stepping up its emphasis on keeping the surroundings of the three major railway stations in Delhi clean and hygienic, Northern Railway has introduced a number of new measures, including personal monitoring by senior officials to ensure attendance and prompt discharge of duties by sanitation workers. According to Northern Railway, 20 tonnes of solid waste is


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Electricity from Waste!

Electricity from Waste!

Surat will soon join the list of cities generating electricity from waste. The corporation has given a nod for the project which will be undertaken by Pune-based company Rochem Separation System for generating electricity from waste. Rochem will pay a royalty for 600mt waste to SMC. The project will help the civic body dispose off


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