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India & Norway Forge Green Tech Alliance
11 Nov
Summary
- India and Norway to collaborate on waste-to-resource initiatives.
- Focus on sustainable building materials and hazardous waste treatment.
- Joint research proposals and pilot projects are priority areas.
India and Norway have initiated collaborative efforts to transform industrial and construction waste into valuable resources, reinforcing their Green Strategic Partnership. This focus on a circular economy emphasizes sustainable building materials and effective hazardous waste management.
Discussions at a recent dialogue highlighted the potential of materials like construction and demolition waste, fly ash, and steel slag. Experts explored using cement kilns for treating hazardous waste, such as POPs, DDT, and PCBs, while also utilizing waste-derived alternatives for fossil fuels.
Research presented also showcased the use of fly ash, plastic waste, and red mud in road construction and specialized building products. International practices in C&D waste recycling were also examined.
Priority areas identified include developing joint research proposals, pilot projects for hazardous waste treatment, and technical guidelines for specific waste types, aiming to accelerate resource-efficient technologies.
