New rules proposed on packaging waste management, set to take effect in 2026
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New rules proposed on packaging waste management, set to take effect in 2026

India Today  

In a significant step to revolutionise packaging waste management, the Environment Ministry has introduced the draft of Environment Protection Rules, 2024. The proposed regulations focus on Extended Producer Responsibility, requiring producers, importers, and brand owners to oversee the entire lifecycle of packaging materials, including paper, glass, metal, and sanitary products. The rules drafted urge people to use recycled materials and sustainable packaging designs to reduce environmental impact and conserve resources. These regulations align with the Plastic Waste Management Rules and support the Swachh Bharat Mission by addressing India's unique waste challenges and involving both formal and informal sectors in recycling efforts.

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KSPCB to run audits to ensure 30 per cent plastic recycling policy from April 1
3 weeks, 1 day ago

KSPCB to run audits to ensure 30 per cent plastic recycling policy from April 1

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major move to mitigate the growing concern of plastic pollution, the state government is gearing up to roll out a ‘polluters-pay’ policy to enforce extended producer responsibility. According to Kerala State Pollution Control Board data, around 345 brand owners, producers and importers in the state have registered on the EPR portal. The central ministry of environment, forest …

Engagement, enforcement required to transform waste management and sustainability
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Engagement, enforcement required to transform waste management and sustainability

India Today  

At the India Today Environment Conclave 2025, held in Bengaluru, Harsha Tej, director of GreenGarage, and Padmashree Balaram, a solid waste management practitioner and climate actioneer, shared their insights on waste management, sustainability, and policy interventions. Conducting awareness programs in schools created a ripple effect.” “When children are told about landfill sites, and how other kids living in those areas …

Revolutionising India’s packaging industry
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Revolutionising India’s packaging industry

Hindustan Times  

The Indian packaging industry plays a crucial role in meeting the growing demands of key sectors such as FMCG, food and food processing, consumer care, chemicals and fertilisers and pharmaceuticals, among others, by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, while adopting innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. Enhanced budgetary allocation for Urban Local Bodies to invest in Municipal Solid Waste segregation plants …

Chandigarh start-up launches unique plastic recycling technology in Bengaluru
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chandigarh start-up launches unique plastic recycling technology in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

PolyCycl, a circular economy technology start-up based in Chandigarh, today announced the launch of its patented technology that enables conversion of hard-to-recycle plastics into food grade polymers, renewable chemicals and sustainable fuels. “India generates over 10.2 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with more than 40% of this being single-use plastics like grocery bags and flexible packaging. “PolyCycl’s technology offers …

Is the FMCG sector ready for the recyclable packaging revolution?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the FMCG sector ready for the recyclable packaging revolution?

India Today  

FMCG products are an essential part of our daily lives. Recent market research indicates that 71% of consumers now make purchasing decisions based on sustainable credentials, while 80% specifically seek products with recyclable packaging to reduce their environmental impact. This growth trajectory, coupled with evolving consumer preferences, has led global companies like Huhtamaki to spearhead innovation in recyclable flexible packaging …

Holistic Approach to India's Plastic Waste Concerns: A Call for Collective Action
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Holistic Approach to India's Plastic Waste Concerns: A Call for Collective Action

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the global plastic waste crisis and the need for sustainable consumption and resource management. It emphasizes the importance of implementing holistic solutions that involve urban local bodies, governments, and stakeholders to achieve a clean and sustainable future. The article outlines specific measures such as improved waste collection, recycling, and technology to address the issue. It also stresses …

Plastic mess: On India’s waste problem
8 months ago

Plastic mess: On India’s waste problem

The Hindu  

India, like other large economies, faces a significant plastic waste problem. According to a 2020-21 report by the Central Pollution Control Board, four million tonnes of plastic waste are generated annually. Recyclers, who have networks to collect plastic waste, recycle the waste and receive validated certificates for each tonne recycled. Addressing the root causes of plastic waste and enhancing the …

Carbon neutrality: How is India placed?
1 year, 1 month ago

Carbon neutrality: How is India placed?

Live Mint  

In an era grappling with the effects of climate change and environmental degradation, the imperative for businesses to embrace sustainability and pursue carbon neutrality has never been more clear. The pathway to carbon neutrality and sustainability in India's circular economy begins with robust governmental support and policy frameworks. Improved waste collection and segregation systems, recycling facilities, and extended producer responsibility …

Reimagining E-Waste: Empowering India's Transition to a Circular Economy
1 year, 8 months ago

Reimagining E-Waste: Empowering India's Transition to a Circular Economy

The Quint  

Several strategies may be put into practice to handle the e-waste problem efficiently. Establish and enforce rigorous standards for collecting, disposing, and recycling e-waste: Governments should implement and enforce strong e-waste management legislation. Create official recycling infrastructure: Governments and businesses should spend money creating formal recycling facilities that can handle e-waste securely and effectively. Encourage recycling and responsible disposal: To …

World Environment Day: How Can India Learn From Bangladesh to Deal With Plastic?
1 year, 9 months ago

World Environment Day: How Can India Learn From Bangladesh to Deal With Plastic?

The Quint  

Third, we must promote the adoption of environmentally responsible and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. To do this, we must launch extensive public awareness programmes to inform people about the harm that plastic waste causes to the ecosystem. This will encourage people to adopt eco-friendly behaviours and limit their usage of single-use plastics, which will change their behaviour. Producing companies …

World Environment Day 2023: 5 Tips To Minimize Waste And Foster Eco-Consciousness At Work
1 year, 9 months ago

World Environment Day 2023: 5 Tips To Minimize Waste And Foster Eco-Consciousness At Work

News 18  

In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is paramount, reducing waste at work has become a crucial responsibility for businesses. Anshul Agrawal, Director, Mysore Deep Perfumery House & Zed Black shares some effective strategies to implement at the workplace: Minimize Paper UsageThe foremost significant step towards promoting environmental consciousness at work is to reduce the use of paper. Encourage the adoption …

New plastic waste guide aims for 100% circular packaging by 2050
2 years ago

New plastic waste guide aims for 100% circular packaging by 2050

NL Times  

The Waste Fund Packaging foundation presented a new Plastic Guide that aims to help municipalities, importers, producers, and recyclers work towards a packaging system that is 100% fossil free with 0% damage to people and the environment in 2050. It requires “different thinking and handling of the production and use of plastic packaging.” The Plastic Guide sets goals for a …

India needs holistic e-waste policy for sustainable reverse supply chain: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

India needs holistic e-waste policy for sustainable reverse supply chain: Report

Live Mint  

As India aims to achieve its ambitious climate targets, a recent report said that the country requires a holistic e-waste policy for sustainable reverse supply chain and to regulate the informal sector. The report titled ‘The Growing Impact of E-Waste in India’ prepared by Lions Club International and Primus Partners suggested incentivizing producers and companies to offer training courses and …

Green Revolution 2.0: Starting Today, Bid Adieu to Plastic Straws & Cutlery as India Readies for Cleaner Future
2 years, 8 months ago

Green Revolution 2.0: Starting Today, Bid Adieu to Plastic Straws & Cutlery as India Readies for Cleaner Future

News 18  

It is clogging our cities, killing marine life, turning into an eyesore and getting increasingly cumbersome to get recycled. The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2021, prohibit the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of a notified list of single-use plastic items, including straws, plastic cutlery and candy sticks, packaging on sweet boxes, cigarettes packets, invitation cards, polystyrene and expanded …

Green Revolution 2.0: Saying No to Plastic is Fantastic, Finding Options Isn't, Say Industries Ahead of Single-Use Ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Green Revolution 2.0: Saying No to Plastic is Fantastic, Finding Options Isn't, Say Industries Ahead of Single-Use Ban

News 18  

Preparations are underway on war-footing as India readies itself for a ban on notified single-use plastic items. We have already placed the orders, but there are logistical constraints as the same supplier is providing straws to multiple players.” While most industries have already replaced some of the single-use plastic items such as cutlery and ice-cream sticks, it is the shortage …

Packaging for the future
2 years, 11 months ago

Packaging for the future

The Independent  

Trace One is a Business Reporter client According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the amount of plastic waste has doubled globally since 2000, with 353 million tonnes produced in 2019 alone. “They can make out that plastic is the bad guy, but some plastic could be entirely recyclable and might be better than complex …

Govt notifies extended producer responsibility norms for plastic packaging waste
3 years, 1 month ago

Govt notifies extended producer responsibility norms for plastic packaging waste

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The guidelines on extended producer responsibility coupled with prohibition of identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential, with effect from 1st July 2022, are important steps for reducing pollution …

Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging
3 years, 1 month ago

Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging

The Hindu  

Taking forward the clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate single-use plastics, the Environment Ministry has notified comprehensive guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday. “Taking forward the clarion call given by PM Shri @narendramodi ji to eliminate single-use plastics, @moefcc has notified comprehensive Guidelines on Extended Producers …

India’s toxic love affair with plastic: on the 2022 ban against single-use products
3 years, 6 months ago

India’s toxic love affair with plastic: on the 2022 ban against single-use products

The Hindu  

C ome July 2022 and the Indian government’s ban on single-use plastics will come into force. The ‘Report on Single Use Plastics’, worked on by an expert committee constituted by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, has categorised plastic products based on their environmental impact and utility — those found to have the lowest utility and highest environmental impact are …

Indian moves to phase out single-use plastic items by 2022: Here are all the plastic items that will be banned
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian moves to phase out single-use plastic items by 2022: Here are all the plastic items that will be banned

Firstpost  

India generates around 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste per day and approximately 9.46 million tonnes of plastic waste per year. Recently, in July 2021, when the Lok Sabha questioned Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Environment, about the phasing-out the schedule of SUP, he said that as per the draft notification, the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use …

India Taking All Steps to Ensure it Becomes Free of Single-use Plastic by 2022: Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 9 months ago

India Taking All Steps to Ensure it Becomes Free of Single-use Plastic by 2022: Prakash Javadekar

News 18  

New Delhi, June 8: India is taking all steps to ensure that the country becomes free of single-use plastic by 2022 as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday while launching ‘Plastic Hackathon 2021’ campaign. Announcing the campaign, he said it will help finding suitable alternatives to SUP and identify new ways of …

Commerce ministry asks e-commerce firms to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging
5 years, 5 months ago

Commerce ministry asks e-commerce firms to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging

Firstpost  

The commerce and industry ministry has advised e-commerce companies to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging of products being sold through their platforms New Delhi: The commerce and industry ministry has advised e-commerce companies to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging of products being sold through their platforms, in line with the government’s commitment to reduce use of such material, …

Government plans to put companies using plastic on the radar
5 years, 5 months ago

Government plans to put companies using plastic on the radar

Live Mint  

The government may soon roll out stringent norms and impose heavy fines on corporates, including hospitality industry, mobile manufacturers and packaging industry, for failing to stop use of plastic. Under the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, which the government plans to implement effectively, manufacturers, brand owners, and importers of products should realise and bear responsibility for environmental impact of their products …

Where does India stand on plastic waste?
5 years, 6 months ago

Where does India stand on plastic waste?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 15, in his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a movement to eliminate single-use plastic in India, beginning on Gandhi Jayanti. In spite of the notification of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, and amendments made two years later, most cities and towns are not prepared to implement its provisions. Even …

NPC deputy wants nation to address packaging waste
6 years ago

NPC deputy wants nation to address packaging waste

China Daily  

Chai Shanshan, a deputy to the National People's Congress and the youngest from the Shanghai delegation, said he never imagined an average postal worker like himself would ever assume such an honor and responsibility. In his second year as an NPC deputy, Chai has prepared two proposals. This creates a problem, and each package raises the amount of packaging waste, …

Kochi corporation to curb app packs
6 years, 2 months ago

Kochi corporation to curb app packs

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The Kochi corporation has woken up to the growing use of non-biodegradable packing materials by the app-based food delivery companies and has decided to apply relevant rules from April 1 to curb their use. "The indiscriminate use of plastic packaging materials by online food companies is a major challenge," said V.K Minimol, former chairperson of health committee. As the …

FSSAI asks food biz to comply with new packaging norms by July 1
6 years, 2 months ago

FSSAI asks food biz to comply with new packaging norms by July 1

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Food businesses need to comply with new packaging regulations that bar use of recycled plastics and newspapers to wrap food articles by July 1, regulator FSSAI said on Thursday. “The new packaging regulations would raise the bar of food safety in India to the next level,” Food Safety and Standards Authority CEO Pawan Agarwal said in a statement. …

The A-Z of e-waste management
6 years, 9 months ago

The A-Z of e-waste management

The Hindu  

Waste management, especially when it comes to plastic, has been given much attention over the years in the country. The government passed the first law on e-waste management in 2011, based on Extended Producer Responsibility, which put the onus on the producer for the management of the final stages of the life of its product, in an eco-friendly way, by …

87% Indians worry about non-recyclable waste's impact on environment
6 years, 9 months ago

87% Indians worry about non-recyclable waste's impact on environment

The Quint  

New Delhi, June 4 As many as 87 per cent Indians were concerned about the environmental effects of non-recyclable waste which includes plastic packaging, plastic bags and other disposable objects, according to a new survey. The survey, by global research firm Ipsos, also found that Indians have identified air pollution, global warming and overpopulation as top three environment issues which …

It is time to tackle growing packaging waste problem
9 years ago

It is time to tackle growing packaging waste problem

China Daily  

Workers sort packages at an express delivery firm in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province. Experts estimate that if a single package weighs 200 grams, the total weight of the 20.6 billion express parcels sent in China last year will amount to around 4.12 metric million tons. Led by giants such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's T-mall.comand JD.comInc, total online shopping transactions reached …

Revised rules for waste management by 15 July to achieve Swachch Bharat | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Revised rules for waste management by 15 July to achieve Swachch Bharat | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said that that the government will come out with revised rules by 15 July on waste management which will help achieve Swachch Bharat within the next five years. After seeking public comments, the revised rules will be notified by July 15,” Javadekar said on the sidelines of a stakeholders' consultation meeting on the …

Ban on use of plastics for packaging tobacco products
14 years, 1 month ago

Ban on use of plastics for packaging tobacco products

The Hindu  

The Environment Ministry on Monday issued a notification banning the use of plastics for packaging gutka and other tobacco products after it was pulled up by the Supreme Court for not implementing the law regulating the use of the environmentally harmful polymers. “These Rules have been brought out following detailed discussions and consultations with a wide spectrum of stakeholders including …

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