Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) introduced the Plastic Waste Amendment Rules 2023, amending the existing Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016. Outlined within these amendments are significant changes: The MoEF&CC has made deliberate efforts to fine-tune regulations regarding plastic waste management through these amendments. These adjustments aim to streamline and specify regulations…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has unveiled substantial changes to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, by launching the Management of Waste Battery Amendments Rules 2023. These latest revisions mark a pivotal moment, specifically impacting the roles and obligations delineated in rules 8 and 9. In Rule 8, titled “Functions of…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) took a significant step on October 16, 2023, by notifying the draft Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023. These proposed amendments aim to bring about changes in the existing Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. One of the noteworthy changes can be found in rule 3,…
CPCB has issued a significant notification, introducing the Framework for the generation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Certificate Framework under the E-Waste (Management) Rules of 2022. This framework specifically targets key metals derived from the recycling of electronic waste (E-waste). Initiating Focus on Specific Metals The key metals are divided into three distinct groups: Precious…
The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, updated as of June 2023, offer businesses and industries engaged in electronic waste (e-waste) disposal a critical resource in accordance with the guidelines established by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). This list of authorized e-waste dismantlers holds a pivotal role. These regulations mandate…
The list of authorized Drum recyclers under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, updated as of June 2023, is a critical resource for businesses and industries engaged in the disposal of metal waste in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). Importance of Registered…
The list of authorized metal recycler under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, updated as of June 2023, is a critical resource for businesses and industries engaged in the disposal of metal waste in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). Importance of Registered…
The list of authorized users of spent solvent for recycling under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, as updated in June 2023, is a crucial reference point for businesses and industries dealing with hazardous waste disposal in India. These rules, formulated to safeguard the environment and human health, necessitate the…
The list of actual users of lead acid battery & scrap authorized by GPCB under Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is given below. This list is updated in Jun 2023. Regulatory Compliance Under Environment Protection Rules According to Environment Protection Rules, entities must dispose of lead acid scrap with consent…
MoEFCC recently issued a significant notification that introduces the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023. This latest amendment represents a progressive step towards enhancing the existing framework of waste management in India, particularly in the context of Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) for Used Oil. The key highlights of this notification…