It has been observed that intensive actions are required by the SPCBs/PCCs/State UDs for effective implementation of ban on SUP. Therefore, under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to the Chairman, CPCB following directions are issued for compliance: To set up a Control Room to facilitate activities related to effective implementation of SUP…
Gujarat Pollution Control Board has released FAQ on single use plastic in order to provide correct information and enhance awareness. Since 1st July 2022, there are total 19 items listed as single use plastic banned for production, sale and use. There are lot of mis-guided information, not sufficient information among various group of industries, people…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate releases the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022. There are new definitions added i.e. Biodegradable plastics, End of Life disposal, Importer, Plastic Packaging, Plastic Waste Processors, Post-consumer plastic packaging waste, Pre-consumer plastic packaging waste. As per the revised amendment, (1) No person shall manufacture carry bags or…
Guidelines on extended producer responsibility released by MoEFCC for plastic packaging in Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022. As per legal amendment: Framework for implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility has been mentioned in detail. Rroles and responsibilities of Producers, Importers, Brand Owners, Central Pollution Control Board, State Pollution Control Board or Pollution Control Committees, recyclers…
A ban on plastic water bottles has been imposed by the government of Sikkim. The Forest & Environment Department of Sikkim has issued a ban on the usage, manufacture, import & sale of plastic water bottles of capacity up to 2 liters. The solid waste generated and health hazards due to plastic water bottles are…
Authorized Plastic recyclers in J&K 2021 have been updated by the Jammu & Kashmir State Pollution Control Board. You may download the list from the below link. As per Environment Protection Rules, hazardous wastes shall be disposed off as per consent obtained from the State Pollution Control Board. It is highly recommended to dispose off…
Authorized plastic recyclers in Punjab 2021 have been updated by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. You may download the list from the below link. As per Environment Protection Rules, hazardous wastes shall be disposed off as per consent obtained from the State Pollution Control Board. It is highly recommended to dispose off the waste through…
MOEFCC has released Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021. As per the revised amended legal provision: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change vide notification dated 12th August 2021, The amendment basically aims to prohibit identified single-use plastic items, having low utility and high littering potentials, by the year 2022. (1) The…
Authorized plastic recyclers in WB 2021 have been updated by West Bengal Pollution Control Board. You may download the list from the below link. As per Environment Protection Rules, hazardous wastes shall be disposed off as per consent obtained from the State Pollution Control Board. It is highly recommended to dispose off the waste through…
Plastic waste recyclers in Himachal 2021 list have been updated by Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board. You may download the list from the below link. As per Environment Protection Rules, hazardous wastes shall be disposed off as per consent obtained from the State Pollution Control Board. It is highly recommended to dispose off the waste…
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