The Union environment ministry has amended the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules to include Ayush Department representatives in state, Union territory, and district advisory committees. This change ...

Despite the EU's mandate for separate bio-waste collection, introduced on 1 January 2024, a substantial portion of Europe's bio-waste remains improperly managed. Recent findings reveal that less than ...

Healthcare waste management (HCWM) has become a major challenge as healthcare becomes more sophisticated, population size increases and healthcare facilities expand. All these factors demand the use ...

Highlighting the importance of responsible disposal, Sirsa said, "Proper biomedical waste management is imperative for environmental protection and public well-being. The government remains committed ...