As per the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, only non-recyclable, non-biodegradable, & non-combustible waste should go to a sanitary landfill. But, due to lack of segregation, landfills receive mixed wastes, which include organic waste as well as ignitable material and plastics.
Read MoreThe Government of India launched Street Light National Programme in 2015 with an aim to replace 3.5 crore conventional street lights with energy efficient LED lights. Currently, over 13 million streetlights have been replaced under the initiative. However, as the cities switch to LEDs one must also look at the harmful effects these lights can have on humans as well as the environment.
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