AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater & Infrastructure: PM Modi pushed states to settle inter-state water disputes through cooperation, faster clearances, and tech monitoring, while also reviewing major rail, power, and road projects at PRAGATI. Local Waste Governance: A Davao councilor called the recent landfill mass-wasting incident an “eye-opener,” urging residents to segregate waste ahead of the city’s sanitary landfill use. Waste-to-Energy & Circular Economy Deals: OIL Green Energy (OGEL) and Hindustan Waste Treatment (HWT) signed a 50:50 JV to develop compressed biogas and waste-to-energy projects across India. Recycling Funding: Indiana’s IDEM opened applications for its Community Recycling Grant Program, offering $1,000–$100,000 for recycling, organics, and household hazardous waste efforts. PFAS Accountability: Australia escalated its AU$2B lawsuit against 3M over PFAS firefighting foam contamination, seeking remediation compensation. Biodegradable Plastics Reality Check: New research warns biodegradable plastics can cut waste only when properly processed; landfilling can boost greenhouse-gas emissions. Community Recycling Support: Baxter County’s quorum court will accept a $180,000 recycling grant to buy vehicles and equipment for the Baxter Day Service Center.
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