The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced the harmonization of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) industries into red, orange, green, and white categories. This move aligns with the CPCB’s commitment to categorize and regulate industries under the Air and Water Acts, ensuring environmental sustainability and adherence to pollution control measures.
The initiative stems from the CPCB’s Directions pertaining to the ‘Harmonization of classification of industrial sectors under Red/Orange/Green/White categories.’ In this directive, 242 industrial sectors were initially categorized, and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) were instructed to adopt and implement these classifications.
Following this, the CPCB expanded its categorization to include eleven additional industrial sectors, ranging from Scrapping Centers to Semiconductor Manufacturing Industries. In its meeting on October 23, 2023, the CPCB Committee on categorization of industrial sectors included Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) industries as well.
The categorization of TPO industries into red, orange, green, and white categories will enable better regulation and control of the environmental impact of these facilities. All SPCBs and PCCs have been directed to adopt and implement this classification for Tyre Pyrolysis Oil industries.
This step is crucial for maintaining environmental standards and ensuring that TPO industries operate in a manner that minimizes their impact on air and water quality. The move is in line with the broader commitment to sustainable development and effective pollution control measures across various industrial sectors in India.
With this harmonization, the CPCB aims to facilitate a more structured and transparent approach towards the regulation of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil industries, contributing to India’s ongoing efforts in achieving environmental sustainability and pollution control.
