"Waste Prevention"

#13554282

10 Apr 2026

Kashmiri men extract sand as heaps of garbage are seen at a dumping yard on the banks of the Jhelum River in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 9, 2026. The disposal of garbage on riverbanks is contributing to water pollution, impacting aquatic life. Freshwater lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, including Dal, Wular, and the Jhelum River, are experiencing ecological challenges due to untreated sewage, solid waste dumping, and high pollutant levels, with over 74% of 697 lakes either disappearing or shrinking.

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#13506883

28 Mar 2026

Workers remove piles of waste blocking a river flow near TPA Cipayung in Depok, Indonesia, on March 28, 2026. Authorities are attempting to restore drainage and reduce flooding risks caused by mounting garbage that has disrupted waterways and created environmental and public health concerns in surrounding communities.

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#13506884

28 Mar 2026

Workers remove piles of waste blocking a river flow near TPA Cipayung in Depok, Indonesia, on March 28, 2026. Authorities are attempting to restore drainage and reduce flooding risks caused by mounting garbage that has disrupted waterways and created environmental and public health concerns in surrounding communities.

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#13367290

24 Feb 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2026, trash barriers installed in rivers across Kathmandu are in operation as authorities step up efforts to collect floating waste. The barriers are designed to prevent plastic and other debris from drifting downstream and to allow for regular collection, supporting the ongoing Bagmati River clean-up campaign.

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#13367291

24 Feb 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2026, trash barriers installed in rivers across Kathmandu are in operation as authorities step up efforts to collect floating waste. The barriers are designed to prevent plastic and other debris from drifting downstream and to allow for regular collection, supporting the ongoing Bagmati River clean-up campaign.

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#13367292

24 Feb 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2026, trash barriers installed in rivers across Kathmandu are in operation as authorities step up efforts to collect floating waste. The barriers are designed to prevent plastic and other debris from drifting downstream and to allow for regular collection, supporting the ongoing Bagmati River clean-up campaign.

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#13367293

24 Feb 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2026, trash barriers installed in rivers across Kathmandu are in operation as authorities step up efforts to collect floating waste. The barriers are designed to prevent plastic and other debris from drifting downstream and to allow for regular collection, supporting the ongoing Bagmati River clean-up campaign.

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#13367294

24 Feb 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2026, trash barriers installed in rivers across Kathmandu are in operation as authorities step up efforts to collect floating waste. The barriers are designed to prevent plastic and other debris from drifting downstream and to allow for regular collection, supporting the ongoing Bagmati River clean-up campaign.

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#13367295

24 Feb 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2026, trash barriers installed in rivers across Kathmandu are in operation as authorities step up efforts to collect floating waste. The barriers are designed to prevent plastic and other debris from drifting downstream and to allow for regular collection, supporting the ongoing Bagmati River clean-up campaign.

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#13354120

21 Feb 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13354121

21 Feb 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13354122

21 Feb 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13354123

21 Feb 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13079842

10 Dec 2025

Turkey vultures walk along a dirt road at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida, on December 9, 2025. The scavengers play a crucial ecological role by helping prevent the spread of disease through consuming carrion.

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#13046347

1 Dec 2025

Garbage, mainly consisting of plastic items, is thrown at roadside areas where people walk past in Siliguri, India, on December 1, 2025. Plastic is the main problem of society, which hampers the environment in recent days.

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#13046349

1 Dec 2025

Garbage, mainly consisting of plastic items, is thrown at roadside areas where people walk past in Siliguri, India, on December 1, 2025. Plastic is the main problem of society, which hampers the environment in recent days.

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