Category: Environmental

The SPCB observes that during cutting and polishing of stone lumps to produce tiles, slurry is generated which is either to be used for gainful purposes or disposed at earmarked sites. The SPCB has explored …

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Key focus areas include source segregation of waste; segregated collection and transportation; processing of segregated waste; setting up of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in all ULBs; continuous awareness generation for reducing Single Use Plastic (SUP) …

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. The policy provides a framework to facilitate and promote establishment of metal scrapping centres in India for scientific processing and recycling of ferrous scrap generated from various sources.

Bulk consumers are directed to channel their E-waste through the Collection centre or dealer of the authorized producer, dismantler or recycler.

Where DG set or heavy machinery is set up, poly urethane of atleast 20 mm thickness must be used on ground surface for controlling noise and vibration. Additionally, suitable noise barrier/ acoustical treatment as an …

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The SPCB reiterates that as per the said Waste Management Rules, there is no longer a requirement for dealers of Lead Acid Batteries to register with the SPCB. It is the responsibility of the consumer …

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The sale of banned SUP biodegradable (without CPCB certificate) and oxo-biodegradable plastics is in violation of Plastic Waste Management Rules.

Aluminium and copper extraction from scrap from oil fired furnace’ mentioned in the orange category is removed from the categorisation of industries and sorting of henna leaves, then separation of leaves, seeds and grass and …

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From 31st December, 2022 carry bags made of virgin or recycled plastic should not be less than 120 microns in thickness. Additionally, Manufacturing, Import, Stoking, Distribution, Sale and Use of the specified 19 Single Use …

Read More "Delhi Pollution Control Committee prohibits Certain use of Plastic"

Government of Uttarakhand has published Pictures of plastic items banned as per MoEF&CC and Uttarakhand government orders