"waste generation"

#13169275

8 January 2026

Plastic waste is seen at an open-air storage area for plastic waste in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 07, 2026. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB, 2022), nearly 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated annually in India. India ranks third globally in single-use plastic waste generation, producing approximately 5.5 million tonnes per year (Ghanshyam and Minakshi, 2024). Mismanaged plastic waste is widespread and is a major contributor to plastic pollution in air, water, and soil.

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#13169277

8 January 2026

Plastic waste is seen at an open-air storage area for plastic waste in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 07, 2026. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB, 2022), nearly 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated annually in India. India ranks third globally in single-use plastic waste generation, producing approximately 5.5 million tonnes per year (Ghanshyam and Minakshi, 2024). Mismanaged plastic waste is widespread and is a major contributor to plastic pollution in air, water, and soil.

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#13139658

29 December 2025

The tugboat Resource tows two large barges laden with distinctive yellow containers down the River Thames in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 22, 2025. Cory (formerly Cory Riverside Energy) operates this specialized river operation, which involves transporting residual municipal waste from western London to the Riverside Resource Recovery facility in Belvedere, where it is used for electricity generation.

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#13139659

29 December 2025

The tugboat Resource tows two large barges laden with distinctive yellow containers down the River Thames in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 22, 2025. Cory (formerly Cory Riverside Energy) operates this specialized river operation, which involves transporting residual municipal waste from western London to the Riverside Resource Recovery facility in Belvedere, where it is used for electricity generation.

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#13139660

29 December 2025

The tugboat Resource tows two large barges laden with distinctive yellow containers down the River Thames in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 22, 2025. Cory (formerly Cory Riverside Energy) operates this specialized river operation, which involves transporting residual municipal waste from western London to the Riverside Resource Recovery facility in Belvedere, where it is used for electricity generation.

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#13139661

29 December 2025

The tugboat Resource tows two large barges laden with distinctive yellow containers down the River Thames in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 22, 2025. Cory (formerly Cory Riverside Energy) operates this specialized river operation, which involves transporting residual municipal waste from western London to the Riverside Resource Recovery facility in Belvedere, where it is used for electricity generation.

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#13139662

29 December 2025

The tugboat Resource tows two large barges laden with distinctive yellow containers down the River Thames in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 22, 2025. Cory (formerly Cory Riverside Energy) operates this specialized river operation, which involves transporting residual municipal waste from western London to the Riverside Resource Recovery facility in Belvedere, where it is used for electricity generation.

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#13139663

29 December 2025

The tugboat Resource tows two large barges laden with distinctive yellow containers down the River Thames in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 22, 2025. Cory (formerly Cory Riverside Energy) operates this specialized river operation, which involves transporting residual municipal waste from western London to the Riverside Resource Recovery facility in Belvedere, where it is used for electricity generation.

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#13075342

9 December 2025

A view of the CopenHill combined heat and power waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen, Denmark, on June 8, 2025.

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#12838968

7 October 2025

Steam and smoke rise from an industrial facility under the moonlight in Regensburg, Bavaria, Upper Palatinate, Germany, on October 3, 2025. The scene highlights nighttime industrial activity and air emissions.

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#12599437

30 July 2025

In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.

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#12599438

30 July 2025

In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.

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#12599439

30 July 2025

In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.

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#12599440

30 July 2025

In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.

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#12599441

30 July 2025

In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.

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#12599442

30 July 2025

In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.

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