Introduction The ash usage rules have some changes. They’re about how coal or lignite-based power plants deal with their leftover ash. Here’s a Updated ash usage rules for government construction work – simpler breakdown: Using Ash: Power plants must inform certain agencies that they’ll provide ash for free, but the plant will cover the cost…
Introduction Industrial sector categorization plays a crucial role in environmental governance, helping regulators identify and manage potential environmental impacts associated with various industries. Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) made significant updates to its categorization system, adding new industries and refining existing classifications. Among these updates is the inclusion of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO)…
Introduction 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…
Introduction 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. Consequently, these latest revisions mark a pivotal moment, specifically impacting the roles and obligations delineated in Rules 8 and 9. In Rule 8, titled…