Greater Chennai Corporation has sent over 5000 tonnes of baled plastics to Dalmia Cements in Ariyalur
The Hindu
Between April 22, 2022 and March 23, 2023, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has sent 5,500 tonnes of baled plastics to the cement factory run by Dalmia Cement as part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two.
Between April 22, 2022 and March 23, 2023, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has sent 5,500 tonnes of baled plastics to the cement factory run by Dalmia Cement as part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two.
The priority of the Corporation, as both Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi and Chief Engineer, Solid Waste Management, N. Mahesan have said, is reducing the amount of plastics dumped as legacy waste in Kodungaiyur and Perungudi. The GCC handles all charges including transporting the baled plastics to the factory in Ariyalur.
Sanitary inspectors have been instructed to visit markets in the city and encourage the use of biodegradable carry bags or any alternatives to plastic bags. However, plastics remains in the system through food wrappers. “We have instructed animators, there is one in every ward, to send a message on the segregation of garbage,” said Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi.
Waste is then sent to resource recovery centres (RRCs) which separate recyclable material that can generate revenue for the civic body. Currently, there are over 70 RRCs in the city. From these centres, plastics are put into baling machines and compressed into cuboidal blocks that are sent to cement factories.
Additionally, plastics are also removed by the biomining process at Perungudi. Therefore, cement factories receive plastics baled from fresh waste collected by the GCC and those already present in the dumpyard.
“These plastics, termed refuse derived fuel (RDF), which can be used as an alternative to coal, is subjected to very high temperatures in the cement-making process,” Mr. Mahesan said, and added that it was a method that reduced the dependence of natural resources in a scientific manner.
Operation Kavach in Hyderabad involved 5,000 police personnel conducting late-night vehicle checks to enhance public safety.
Amit Shah announces a circular economy model to boost dairy farmers' income by 20% in five years through innovative practices.
Encroachments around Tiruchi's Fort Gateway cleared by ASI following a Madras High Court order, enhancing heritage protection efforts.
A 76-year-old man's body was found after family struggled financially, remaining with him for three days before police intervened.
SDPI critiques BJP's three-decade lack of development in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting failures in major projects and infrastructure improvements.
Road & Buildings dept. registers record-breaking progress in two years
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.