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The waste crisis: New SWM rules promise circular economy push, can India finally fix segregation and littering?
21 Feb 2026
| Financial Express
At the heart of effective waste management is the ability of citizens to segregate waste at the point of generation. Without this first step, downstream processing becomes significantly difficult and expensive stated Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read MoreAn eyesore, can lead to health risks: Expert on garbage dhalaos in Delhi
16 Feb 2026
| The Indian Express
Poorly maintained garbage dhalaos in Delhi exposes residents and waste workers to unhygienic conditions, reflecting gaps in effective urban waste management and enforcement according to Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
NITI Aayog lays out a roadmap for advancing the circular economy framework for E-waste and lithium-ion battery scrap
22 Jan 2026
| The Economic Times
In its report, jointly prepared with the The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Aayog has called for additional incentives to manufacturers under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells to promote the uptake of recycled materials saying advancing the circular economy framework for E-waste and Lithium-ion Battery scrap is a national priority.
Eco Boost: India Now Recycles 48% of Carton Packaging, Says Tetra Pak - TERI report
10 Dec 2025
| Mint
India has made remarkable progress in recycling used beverage cartons, with rates more than doubling over the past decade. The sixth edition of the Used Beverage Carton (UBC) Management Study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), commissioned by Tetra Pak, reveals a sharp rise in post-consumer carton recycling — from 29% in 2011 to 63.66% in 2025 across 24 surveyed cities.
Read moreAseptic Carton Recycling Rates Improving Despite Rising Consumption, Reveals TERI Study
05 Dec 2025
| Business Standard
India has made significant strides in recycling used beverage cartons, with rates more than doubling over the past decade, according to the sixth edition of the Used Beverage Carton (UBC) Management Study released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreAseptic Carton Recycling Rates Improving Despite Rising Consumption, Reveals TERI Study
04 Dec 2025
| The Tribune
India has made significant strides in recycling used beverage cartons, with rates more than doubling over the past decade, according to the sixth edition of the Used Beverage Carton (UBC) Management Study released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreThere is no such thing as waste: Expert tells WION sustainability summit on how Earth can move from dustbin to recycling hub
02 Dec 2025
| WION
Dr Suneel Pandey, Director of the Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), remarked that the regulations are in place, and their comprehensive enforcement would significantly mitigate the issue. He stated a significant deficiency exists in regulatory capacity, compliance monitoring, and the training of officers to effectively implement the regulations.
Read more98% processed is 100% lie: Investigating Gurugram’s broken waste system
17 Nov 2025
| Newslaundry
Allocating funds toward waste segregation, sorting, and processing not only facilitates the recovery of valuable resources through recycling and reuse but also mitigates health and climate-related impacts, stated Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.
Read moreAwareness workshop on ‘bio-methanation projects’
14 Nov 2025
| The Hindu
About 212 delegates including representatives from the industry and financial institutions such as SIDBI, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank and others, took part in the programme. Mr Nagendra Kumar, Associate Director, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and other experts spoke at the event.
Read moreGoa set to auction 10 iron ore dumps by Jan
06 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
The directorate of mines and geology (DMG) has initiated the process to auction 10 iron ore mining dumps with an estimated quantity of 22 million tonnes. DMG has issued guidelines for the bidding process, which will require mining firms to submit a detailed project report (DPR) before participating in the auction. The DPRs will be evaluated by TERI, and only technically qualified bidders will be permitted to participate.
Read moreMicro sewage treatment plants, dept-wise measures proposed to check froth in river
27 Oct 2025
| Tribune
Following a recommendation from the Delhi government, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has developed a comprehensive strategy to tackle frothing in the Yamuna, which has been a visible sign of the river's poor water quality for many years.
Read moreState appoints TERI for iron ore reclamation, waste stabilisation of mining dumps
11 Sep 2025
| The Times of India, 11 Sep 25
The state cabinet decided to appoint The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to provide advisory support for iron ore reclamation and waste stabilisation activities for mining dumps in Goa. TERI will also monitor the operations of the dumps to avoid environmental degradation. TERI will prepare common guidelines for bidders to submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for handling dumps and waste.
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