Public Restroom-A high risk environment
From an environmental health scientist’s point of view, a restroom, in particular a public restroom is a high risk environment.... Read More
Towards creating a better world
Inspired with the thought of a clean and green city, celebrities and politicians joined hands on World Environment Day
Drivers of water treatment technology in India
Recently alarming reports have been released by Government agencies about groundwater contamination due to dumping of industrial water, untreated sewage in fresh water bodies and excessive use of fertilizers. Water scarcity is a looming problem for both urban and rural areas and the situation is being seen as a crisis. Use of contaminated water is also leading to numerous health problems across the country. The scarcity of water is driving the demand for use of water treatment technologies and products.
Growing e-Waste in India
E-waste is growing in India at the rate of 10%. Major recycling of e-waste is carried out in the non-formal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. Adequate legislative measures and cost-effective, environment friendly, technological solution would be needed to address the issue. A synopsis
India’s new e-Waste Rules in force
The new rules called the e-waste (management and handling) Rules, 2011 released by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, effective... Read More
Role of a Floor finishing machine
What are the criteria of selecting a floor finishing machine? Why just running a scrubber drier is not enough? The... Read More
Sustainable Solutions for Green Buildings
Green building or LEED certified buildings are at its best when sustainable maintenance follows construction. Pest control measures and management are an integral part of maintenance services, which protect the building from infestation. Veejai Ahluwalia, Managing Director, Sterling Pest Control Services Pvt Ltd, speaks about the various systems incorporated in LEED certified buildings.
