How is Environmental Compensation levied under PWM rules?
| 3 Min read Two amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules on Environmental Compensation were made in 2022. According to the February 16, 2022 amendment, CPCB was mandated to establish guidelines for the imposition and collection of Environmental Compensation if PIBOs failed to meet the obligations specified in the guidelines. The July 6, 2022 amendment states that Environmental […]
Everything You Should Know About The PWM Rules
| 3 Min read Do you know? India produces around 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste each year. It’s essential to question how PWM rules are assisting us in reshaping India into the most sustainable country with a circular economy in plastic usage. We know that the PWM rules for 2021 mainly focused on storing, transporting, dispensing, or packaging […]
Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) In India
| 7 Min read What Is EPR in India? Before knowing anything about EPR in India, Are you aware that 79% of plastic waste is in landfills, water, and the environment? Humans consume that without their knowledge. According to researchers, what if things keep going this way? Plastic will outnumber fish in the oceans by 2050. As a result, […]
Draft Gazette Notification on EPR Rules October 2021
| 10 Min read The latest Draft Gazette notification on EPR rules by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) was released on 6th October 2021. The Draft has brought in new/changes in the following specific areas: The Key Takeaways from the draft framework is that the Ministry has accelerated their efforts to bring in a circular […]
National Authority – Role of Stakeholders in EPR
| 3 Min read EPR or Extended Producer Responsibility has been widely introduced around the world and has proven to be an effective policy in tackling waste. EPR is a powerful tool that helps regulate waste management responsibilities among the stakeholders in the system. Stakeholders in EPR & Waste Ecosystem include: The Role of Stakeholders in EPR is a […]