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cent of Indian cars have Japanese links. Credits carbon credits within the next eight months.
traded under such an agreement could fetch a “No other country has yet developed a climate
higher price — perhaps $25-30 a tonne. financing mechanism for ELV scrapping,” he
notes.
Ramteke expects the first trade of these unique
Source- https://www.thehindubusinessline.com
MEGHALAYA RESEARCHERS DESIGN COMPACT
MACHINE TO RECYCLE PLASTIC WASTE
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trolled temperatures of 70–80 C in a specially
designed heat-resistant reactor vessel. Within
15–20 minutes, waste plastics are degraded and
reshaped into new products or moulded into
useful forms. The innovation is expected to help
reduce the volume of plastic reaching landfills
and aquatic systems, while also opening up op-
portunities for small-scale revenue generation.
As part of India’s 79th Independence Day cel-
ebrations, the research team used the recycler
to create eco-friendly patriotic badges from re-
nlike conventional recycling units, the cycled plastics, which were distributed among
machine is compact, portable and com- the USTM fraternity, including faculty, staff and
Uparatively affordable. students.
Researchers from the University of Science and The team also designed decorative wall hang-
Technology Meghalaya (USTM) have developed ings and crafted the traditional Assamese japi
a Portable Plastic Recycler aimed at address- using recycled material. The initiative combined
ing the challenge of plastic waste management. cultural representation with environmental
The device was created by faculty members awareness, showcasing the potential of plastic
Sony Kumari, Tamanna Bhuyan and Madhusmita recycling for creative and sustainable use.
Borthakur, along with student innovators Sresth Assam tourism guide
Ramchiary and Shakil Haque from the Depart-
ment of Applied Biology. It is designed to recycle The activities received participation and support
waste plastics such as polystyrene, commonly from the university community, which research-
used in food containers, and polyethylene tere- ers said reflects USTM’s focus on linking scien-
phthalate, found in bottles, into reusable and tific innovation with social responsibility.
non-toxic products. The team plans to promote the prototype at
workshops, exhibitions and through social me-
Unlike conventional recycling units, the machine
is compact, portable and comparatively afford- dia platforms. They stated that if scaled up, the
able, making it suitable for settings such as hos- Portable Plastic Recycler could play a role in
pitals, laboratories, pharmacies and households. promoting sustainable waste management and
reducing plastic pollution.
The recycler works by melting plastic at con-
Source - https://eastmojo.com
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