Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules

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 Producer Responsibility and Electronic Trading & Settlement Platform (EPRETP) were issued. These guidelines aim to…

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) has been released new Hazardous and Other Wastes Management Second Amendment Rules, 2022. Before knowing what has changed in this amended rule we will learn about Hazardous Wastes Management Rules. Unscientific disposal of hazardous and other waste through burning or incineration leads to emission of toxic…