Shambhavi Suyesha

The Producer Responsibility Organization is a professional organization which is authorized or financed individually or collectively by producers. It takes the responsibility of collecting and channelizing the waste generated in the environment. Any organization can become Producer Responsibility Organization, either for plastic waste or e-waste, by fulfilling certain guidelines issued by CPCB. The Producer Responsibility […]

The Draft of E-waste Management Rules is notified on 19th May 2022 to replace the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2018. The draft rules are proposed by the Central Government in the exercise of powers given under Sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The draft rules […]

E-waste is the fastest growing waste that can cause harm to the environment as well as human health if left untreated or not treated properly. In most developing countries, it is treated with inadequate technologies under critical health conditions that can have negative impacts on the environment. An effective e-waste management strategy with a planned […]

Electronic devices at the global level have become a serious socio-economic and technical challenge. The primary challenge is managing them at their end-of-life stage. The traditional way of managing end-of-life electronic products or e-waste is hazardous to human health and the environment. To achieve the target of managing the e-waste at the global level, the […]

The number of e-waste is growing with the growing requirement for upgraded and new technologies and electronic products. An introduction to advance technology means the production of millions of tonnes of e-waste in different places of the world. The increase in the sale and purchase of electronic products will generate a profitable economic environment for […]

When an individual or entity decides to set up an industry to recycle e-waste, it should first develop an e-waste recycling business plan. Such a plan is crucial for the long-term survival of the recycling industry.  Introduction to E-waste E-waste consists of waste of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliances. Many components of […]

E-waste auction in India is conducted on an “as is where is” basis. Any appropriate authority or company invites the tender or bids from the registered recycler or processors of e-waste with the Ministry of Environment and Forest or Central Pollution Control Board, or the State Pollution Control Board authorisation for the disposal of old […]

A CPCB Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) is a collective body that operates nationally, taking charge of meeting all required laws of producers on their behalf and against a financial contribution on their part. It takes the Producer’s legal responsibility the moment a producer joins it and thus ensures that all the laws are fulfilled.    […]

EEE manufacturing is totally dependent on high material consumption along with rare elements of the earth. A circular economy in EEE sector is a good approach to fulfilling the resource needs as the rate of extraction of the resources of EEE is significantly high.  Circular Economy in EEE sector is receiving attention from policymakers as […]

The consent to operate is a type of consent that industry or unit requires to obtain from the appropriate Government for the mandatory pollution control system. Under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, any industry, unit, operation or process which is likely to discharge sewerage […]

E-waste is the most prominent waste source in the whole world, and it also poses a major environmental threat. The E-waste recycling business is highly increasing at the global level with the growth of e-waste. The huge growth of customers of electronic products has led to an expansion in the recycling of e-waste. E-waste is […]

The process of issuance of CPCB certificate for compostable plastic manufacturers is given under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The manufacturers of the plastic bags must obtain a certificate from the CPCB before marketing such compostable carry bags under Rules 4(h) (conditions) of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Introduction to the Compostable Plastic Compostable […]

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the responsibility of Producers (including Brand owners and importers) to have environmentally sound management of their products until the end of their lives. It is a step toward sustainable management of waste. The Indian Government has issued EPR Policy for waste management.  Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Extended Producer Responsibility […]

The Pollution Control Board was established to keep a check on environmental pollution. It is an authority to keep balance and maintain the issues related to pollution. It issues guidelines and policies regarding controlling and managing the environment’s pollution.  Application for Pollution Control Board Authorization Pollution Control Board authorization is granted by the pollution control […]