Environmental Compensation under E-Waste Management Rules 2022 Introduction To enhance responsible e-waste management, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced Environmental Compensation (EC) Guidelines under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. These guidelines are designed to regulate the recycling, refurbishing, and disposal of e-waste, reducing environmental harm caused by improper handling. By promoting accountability among…
Revised Guidelines for Environmental Compensation in Plastic Waste Management Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently issued revised guidelines for assessing environmental compensation (EC) concerning violations of the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules 2016. As India grapples with increasing plastic waste due to rapid urbanization and industrial expansion, it is crucial to enforce…
Introduction: The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change issued an Office Memorandum (OM) on May 17, 2024, providing important clarifications regarding using domestically recycled materials in battery producers and labeling requirements under the Regulations for Battery Producers per the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. This notification aims to ensure compliance with the EPR labelling…