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IIT Kharagpur study proposes solid waste management norms in COVID Time

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IIT Kharagpur researchers have come up with a set of recommendations for managing solid waste, including biomedical and plastic waste, causing environmental problems during COVID-19 pandemic situation. A recent study by the researchers has led to the formulation of the recommendations which include adoption of "eco-friendly bioplastics and biodegradable materials with higher recyclability", the institute said in a statement.