Introduction The solar waste management guidelines under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 provide a structured approach to handling end-of-life solar panels. As solar adoption grows in India, proper waste management becomes critical to prevent environmental damage and health risks. These guidelines ensure that stakeholders manage solar waste responsibly. Environmental Risks of Solar Waste Improper disposal…
Environmental Safeguards for CETPs: New MoEF&CC Office Memorandum Explained Introduction The Government of India has introduced a major regulatory update for Common Effluent Treatment Plants. This update focuses on CETP environmental safeguards India and changes how CETPs operate under environmental law. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a detailed Office Memorandum on…
Extension of Timeline for Filing Used Oil EPR Returns for FY 2024-25 Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has officially extended the filing deadline for the Used Oil EPR Returns under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023. The new deadline now stands extended till 31st…
Extension for Filing Returns under Hazardous Waste Rules: All You Need to Know The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has recently extended the timeline for filing quarterly and annual returns under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022. This move…
Revised CPCB SOPs for Tyre Pyrolysis Units Now Mandatory Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued strict directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, requiring all State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) to comply with the revised Tyre Pyrolysis SOP Compliance. These updated guidelines aim to…
Guidelines for Registration of Used Oil Importers on EPR Portal Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has introduced a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) process for used oil importer registration. This initiative, outlined in the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second…
Extended Deadlines: Filing Returns under Hazardous Waste Management Rules Introduction The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, introduced significant compliance requirements for entities managing hazardous waste. To ease the transition, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the hazardous waste filing extension deadlines for quarterly and annual returns for…