How to Change Login Credentials on EPR Plastic Portal: Step-by-Step Guide Introduction Losing access to your login credentials—whether mobile number, email ID, or both—can be frustrating for any registered entity on the Centralized EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging. Fortunately, the…
PESO Launches Online Form-H License Portal Applications under Gas Cylinder Rules Introduction To streamline licensing and ensure faster regulatory clearances, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has introduced an online application system for Form-H licenses under the Gas Cylinder…
Revised CPCB SOPs for Tyre Pyrolysis Units Now Mandatory Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued strict directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, requiring all State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees…
Driving Sustainability: Enforcement Measures for Liquidation of End-of-Life Vehicles in India Introduction: Enforcement ELV Liquidation India India’s growing vehicle population has sparked an urgent need to tackle the environmental and safety challenges posed by End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). To address this,…
Strengthening Healthcare Waste Management: Guidelines for Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs) Introduction India’s healthcare infrastructure is expanding fast, leading to a sharp rise in bio-medical waste (BMW) generation. This surge demands strong and sustainable waste management solutions. To address…
Guidelines for Registration of Recyclers and Co-Processors on the EPR Portal Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has introduced new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines for the Co-Processors and…
Guidelines for Registration of Used Oil Importers on EPR Portal Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has introduced a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) process for used oil importer…
Water Pollution (Grant, Refusal, or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025 Introduction Water pollution is a pressing environmental concern, and regulatory authorities are taking stringent measures to control it. The Water Pollution Consent Guidelines 2025 outline the process for granting, refusing,…
Revised Classification of Industries: A Tool for Progressive Environmental Management Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a revised methodology for categorizing industries based on their pollution potential. This new framework, termed the revised industry classification CPCB, emphasizes…
Introduction The management of used oil is a critical aspect of hazardous waste handling, as improper disposal can cause significant environmental harm. To address this, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has established Used Oil Management Guidelines under the Extended…
Efficient Utilization of Hazardous Waste: A Sustainable Approach Introduction The management of hazardous waste has become a pressing concern globally. With stringent environmental regulations and increasing industrialization, innovative approaches to waste utilization are critical. The Central Pollution Control Board’s Standard…
Understanding the New Guidelines for Extended Producer Responsibility and Electronic Trading Platforms Introduction As sustainability becomes a cornerstone of global policies, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) continues to drive change in waste management. Recently, detailed guidelines for the functioning of Extended…