Integrating waste-pickers into the formalised waste value chain (Seminar for Waste-pickers)
Integrating waste-pickers into the formalised waste value chain (Seminar for Waste-pickers) Waste pickers and informal waste workers have often filled in the gaps where local governments have not been able to manage efficient waste management services. They divert a significant quantity of materials from the waste stream. It is estimated that waste pickers are responsible […]
Tracking and tracing waste to value in our supply chain. Problems faced by consumers…
Tracking and tracing waste to value in our supply chain. Problems faced by consumers Problems faced by consumers One of the foremost problems in waste management discussed today (like it is in most supply chains) is trust, accountability and good governance. As a buyer/consumer you have zero access to a company’s supply chain, particularly that […]
Takeaways from the amended Plastic Waste Management Rules…
Key Takeaways from the amended Plastic Waste Management Rules The new plastic waste management rules have frozen the new rules for 10 years- removing all ambiguity for the next 10 years. It clearly states that: any notification prohibiting the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of carry bags, plastic sheets or like, or cover made […]
Economic Potential of Recyclable Waste in India
Economic Potential of Recyclable Waste in India Global waste is growing at an alarming rate. According to the World Bank, the world generated approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of solid municipal waste in 2012, which is estimated to increase to 3.4 billion tonnes by 2030. To cater to this rising demand, the global waste management industry, […]
NEW EPR Guidelines: Mandatory use of recycled packaging…
NEW EPR Guidelines: Mandatory use of recycled packaging. The notification for Extended Producer Responsibility was released by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 16th February 2022 under the plastic waste management rules 2016. It covers three categories of plastic packaging namely: Category 1: Rigid plastic packaging,Category 2: Flexible plastic packaging made of single layer or more than […]
Lucro Leads the Way: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability for a Greenwashing-Free Era
Lucro Leads the Way: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability for a Greenwashing-Free Era As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability, businesses have ramped up efforts to market their products as environmentally friendly. However, without clear and verified information, many of these claims are misleading. This is why, the Government of India has taken a firm stance against misleading […]