About Suchandra Mukherjee

According to popular definitions, municipal waste management pertains to domestic and municipal waste managed and collected by or on behalf of municipalities. Waste, such as household waste (including bulky items), from businesses, office buildings, institutions, small enterprises, yard and garden waste, street sweepings, contents of litter containers, and market cleansing waste, are categorised as municipal […]

Biogas, as a renewable energy source, is generated through a scientific process called Anaerobic Digestion (A.D.), involving bio-degradable organic materials like agricultural waste, livestock manure, kitchen scraps, and more. This process occurs within Biogas Plants, and the design of these plants is influenced by various factors and the specific feedstock being treated. Biogas is a […]

“Solid waste management” refers to handling and disposing of non-liquid waste materials. These wastes are collected from various sources and undergo transportation, treatment, and analysis before proper disposal. This global issue contributes to water and air pollution, impacting health, economies, and the environment. The Different Types of Solid Wastes can lead to environmental pollution and […]

India houses 15% of the global population and boasts one of the most rapid economic expansions. The escalating GDP translates to increased earnings for the populace, fostering greater aspirations for an improved quality of life. Concurrently, a significant disparity exists between energy demand and supply within India. While the nation possesses substantial domestic energy resources, […]

Throughout history, humankind has consistently produced waste materials resulting from various activities. The root of this issue lies in our industries’ increasing demands and needs, leading to both a quantitative and qualitative increase in waste production. To address this concern, the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, acted by introducing the Hazardous Waste […]

Currently, the world is confronted with the daunting task of effectively managing and recovering the vast volume of plastic waste due to the huge Plastic Waste Generation. The main reasons behind this mounting issue include a lack of expertise in handling hazardous waste, inadequate infrastructure for recycling and recovery, and a general lack of awareness […]

Elements of Solid Waste Management involve a combination of functional elements dedicated to the efficient management of solid wastes. Its implementation facilitates cost-effective collection and disposal of solid wastes within communities while prioritizing public health and minimizing adverse environmental impacts. SWM encompasses various stages, including waste generation control, proper storage, systematic collection, efficient transfer and […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forest (MoEFCC) has introduced the E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment Rules of 2023, which were officially issued on 30th January, 2023. These amendment rules aim to modify the existing E-Waste (Management) Rules of 2022[1].Under the new amendment, all producers must furnish detailed information about the constituents of their equipment, as well as […]

Solid waste results from human or animal activities when they discard unwanted and useless materials. This waste is commonly generated from industrial, residential, and commercial activities in a specific area and can be managed in various ways. Waste classification is based on its composition, such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, and organic waste. Proper solid […]

A renewable energy source refers to sustainable energy, something that is inexhaustible and endless. Renewable energy is obtained from natural sources that renew faster than they are consumed. Examples include sunlight and wind, which continually replenish themselves. These renewable energy sources are abundant and widely available. Whereas fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas are […]