MoEFCC released the Ecomark Certification Rules, 2023, with the primary objective of promoting eco-friendly products and assessing their environmental impact across various facets. These aspects include resource consumption, climate change effects, impacts on nature and biodiversity, energy usage, waste generation, emissions into the environment, physical pollution effects, and the management of hazardous substances. Key features…
Central Government issued the Green Credit Rules, 2023, through an official notification. The primary aim of this program is to foster environmental conservation and sustainability using market-driven mechanisms. This initiative represents an innovative approach, harnessing a competitive market system to incentivize and promote environmentally responsible actions among a diverse array of stakeholders. Key Elements: Tradable…
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…
Monitoring and enforcement mechanism for the Standard Operating Procedure infrastructure like roads, pipelines, and water bodies through projects like dredging and de-silting for upkeep, disaster management, and functionality. The Ministry emphasizes the need to enforce the mentioned SOP/environmental safeguards thoroughly in the field. project proponent should inform the concerned SPCB at least fortnight before start…
On August 18, 2023, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released the Guidelines for the Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags specifically tailored to Copper Smelters. “hazardous waste” means any waste which by reason of characteristics such as physical, chemical, biological, reactive, toxic, flammable, explosive or corrosive, causes danger or is likely to cause danger to health…
GPCB published the updated list of recyclers for used oil and waste oil in June 2023. Under the Environment Protection Rules, disposing of hazardous waste must align with the consent granted by the State Pollution Control Board. A highly recommended disposal method is recycling, but it is equally crucial to verify that the recycling agency…
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