Legal Update

MOEFCC has released Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021. There are new definitions added i.e. single-use plastic commodity, thermoset plastic, thermoplastic, non-woven plastic bag, plastic waste processing. As per the revised amended legal provision, (1) carry bag made of virgin or recycled plastic, shall not be less than 75 microns in thickness after 30.09.2021 and…