Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025: Key Highlights for the Pulp and Paper Industry Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These rules bring significant updates to pollution control standards, especially for the pulp and paper industry. With…
CPCB to Phase Out 49 Hazardous Chemical Processes by 2030 Introduction In a landmark regulatory move to promote green manufacturing and sustainable chemistry, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a circular on June 4, 2024, initiating the Chemical Process Phase-Out of 49 identified chemical processes deemed environmentally hazardous. This initiative aligns with the…
Charter 3.0: Water Recycling and Pollution Prevention in Pulp and Paper Industries Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced the Charter 3.0 for water recycling in paper & pulp industry and pollution prevention in pulp and paper industries located in the main stem states of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. This initiative aims…