Adoption of comprehensive integrated solid waste management for protecting environment
Director Sanitation, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), Sardar Khan Zimri said that in a bit to achieve the vision of clean
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KE & Engro construct 1st Plant to produce electricity with solid waste in Karachi
K-Electric and Engro Energy have inked MoU to produce 50MW electricity with solid waste to reducing the impacts of climate
Read morePsychometric test in recruitment procedure
Companies are using these psychometric assessment tests to ensure they have only such employees working in their organization who are
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China solid rocket booster ready for commercial launch
China announced that the country’s new solid rocket booster, with 200-tonne thrust engine, completed hot firing tests, proving its readiness
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3D printer uses rays of light to turn liquids into solids
A new type of 3D printer developed that uses rays of light to turn liquids into solids in a matter
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Current Scenario of Solid Waste in Pakistan
Global situation of solid wastes: Current global municipal solid waste generation levels are approximately 1.3 billion tons per year and
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Rickshaw service for solid waste management launched in KP
The spread of unmanaged waste that is not dealt effectively can lead to air and water pollution that is harmful
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Municipal solid waste composting in agriculture
Municipal solid waste is commonly known as garbage or trash which is hazardous refuse generated from different sources such as
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Solid waste management need of time to live safely
The material, substance or a by-product which is worthless, unwanted, or undesirable for someone is normally called Waste. Waste may
Read moreSolid waste and Sindh
Solid waste includes solids or semisolids, non-soluble materials (including gases and liquids in containers) such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. The most common types of solid waste are municipal solid waste, industrial waste, agricultural waste and hazardous. The solid waste composition varies from region to region and time to time. There are following different types of waste. Biodegradable waste i.e. could
US firm signs MoU with SBI for power generation from solid waste
STAFF REPORT KHI: US-based Princeton Environment Group (PEG) has signed an MoU with the Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) to generate power from solid waste at Karachi.
Under the agreement, both the parties will explore avenues to expand the scope of this MoU not only to support that project but would also identify more avenues for the mutual cooperation in the same sector. Under the MoU, the Sindh government would facilitate PEG for visa assistance; provide landfill site, relevant documents
Solid waste for generating power
SOLID WASTE management has become a nightmare in Pakistan. Municipalities are equipped with centuries-old and outdated methods as they lift only 60 per cent of the waste generated in cities. In the absence of professionalism and proper waste disposal system, most of the garbage lifted from cities is crudely dumped in open spaces. Such dumps spread all sorts of diseases which badly affect health of the residents of the city.Karachi, with an estimated population of 20 million, generates around 12,
Read morePakistan can produce power, gas thru solid waste management
STAFF REPORT IBD: Pakistan can save a big chunk of budgetary allocations by using solid waste to generate electricity and gas that can help in overcome the persistent energy crisis in the country and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to launch a pilot project to act as a role model for other cities. The successful experiments of power and gas generation in western countries have opened a window of opportunities for Pakistan where solid waste management has emerged as a major
Read moreItaly to help Pak manage solid waste
STAFF REPORT IBD: Stronger linkages between academia and business communities coupled with government support of Pakistan and Italy will lead to capacity building of Pakistan and sustainable management of solid waste in the country.According to details, a Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali, has recently visited Italy and held talks with experts and business community of the two countries at University of Rome, Tor Vergata.The
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