As Goa prepares to launch India’s first state-wide digital Deposit Refund Scheme, Dr. Anthony De Sa, Chairman of the Goa DRS Authority, explains to Clean India Journal how the initiative …
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Sewer systems across Spain are routinely clogged by wet wipes that do not disintegrate like toilet paper, forming massive blockages known as fatbergs. This has resulted in €230 million annually …
In Sweden, waste is more than a problem — it is a solution. The country has transformed its waste management strategy into a powerhouse of sustainability, converting discarded materials into …
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E-Waste Regulations for Disposal India’s Journey Toward Responsible Recycling
India stands as the third-largest generator of electronic waste globally, producing nearly two million tons of e-waste annually. With additional unrecorded imports of obsolete electronics from other countries, the problem …
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Plastic breakdown breakthrough: PolyCycl unveils chemical recycling technology
Chandigarh-based startup PolyCycl has introduced its patented chemical recycling technology, offering an innovative solution for plastic waste management. Developed over a decade, this fully indigenous process converts single-use plastics and …
The growing pain point of plastic waste management is increasingly at the forefront of global sustainability conversations. With the plastic industry facing mounting pressure to adopt circular economy practices, innovative …
Globally, one of the most daunting challenges today is the impact of plastic waste on our environment, health, and economy. An astounding portion of plastic produced annually pollutes our water …
Key amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2022 announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change include the new definition of “battery” but without its components. …
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Plastic Waste Taming the Untamed
While India has taken up plastic waste management aggressively by introducing policies, automation and collaboration with corporates and other professional bodies to educate and implement segregation, disposal and recycling of …
In the rapidly evolving electronics manufacturing industry, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a critical framework for environmental sustainability. EPR policies compel manufacturers to account for …