Environmental Policy Archives

Understanding the 2018 Amendments to Plastic Waste Management Rules: Key Changes and Implications

Dr. Sajeev Dev22 hours ago22 hours ago026 mins

Plastic Waste Management Rules The Plastic Waste Management Rules, established by the Government of India, serve as a crucial regulatory framework aimed at mitigating the pervasive issue of plastic pollution. These rules were initially notified in 2016 and seek to control the production, usage, and disposal of plastic waste in a structured manner. The primary…

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Understanding the 2021 Guidelines on Plastic Packaging Waste

Dr. Sajeev Dev23 hours ago23 hours ago026 mins

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a crucial environmental policy approach designed to mitigate the challenges associated with waste management, specifically targeting plastic packaging waste. This framework emerged in the 1990s as a response to the increasing amount of waste generated by consumer products, coupled with the recognition that traditional waste management…