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The Hidden Cost of Plastic Recycling: Health and Environmental Concerns in Vietnam's Craft Villages
Dec 16, 2025 03:41 pm CST
Inside Vietnam's unregulated craft recycling villages, workers face a stark paradox: while providing essential income and helping manage the country's 1.8 million tonnes of annual plastic waste, these operations expose communities to severe health risks from toxic chemicals including lead and dioxins. Despite economic benefits that have transformed farming communities into prosperous villages, residents report high cancer rates and significantly reduced life expectancy, highlighting the urgent need for formalized, environmentally sound recycling practices.
Tata Chairman Reveals: Air India Is a Responsibility, Not Just a Business Opportunity
Nov 30, 2025 01:04 am CST
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains why Air India is more than a business venture for the Tata Group, detailing ongoing transformation challenges, fleet modernization plans, and how aviation growth correlates with India's economic expansion despite global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.