According to estimates, as of right now, India produces over 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, and by 2050, that number is expected to rise to almost 1,100 million tonnes, the bulk of which are single-use plastic items. According to estimates from the central pollution control board, India produces over 26,000 tonnes of plastic […]
Plastic defines as a material which is suitable for moulding and has various properties like plasticity and malleability. Plastic can be categorised into various types, including:- 1. High-density polyethene, which includes shampoo bottles, freezer bags, ice cream containers and milk bottles 2. Protective Packaging and hot drink cups are included in Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) 3. […]
The lockdown was imposed worldwide due to Covid-19, forcing everyone to isolate themselves from the outside. The world adapted to the online mode of everyday work, including online offices and online school, resulting in skyrocketing sales of Electrical and electronic equipment sales with a short life cycle and constant updates. This increase in sales and […]
As per the latest 2021 report of the United Nations, every individual in the world produces an average of 7.6 kg of e-waste, resulting in a total of 57.4 million tonnes of e-waste globally. In India, the Central Pollution Control Board annual report revealed that around 7.71 lakh tonnes of E-Waste were produced in 2018-19, […]
The E-Waste (Management) Rules of 2016 define Producer Responsibility Organisations under Rule 3(dd) as professional organisations authorised or financed collectively or individually by producers. They undertake the responsibility for collection and channelisation of e-waste generated from the ‘end-of-life’ of their products to ensure safe management of such e-waste.” Therefore, PRO is the organisation instituted to […]
EEE (Electric or Electronic Equipment) have become an essential part of everyone’s life, especially with the spread of the pandemic. But this development and influx of products in the market, the amount of E-Waste is also increasing day by day, with India being among the top 5 countries in terms of E-Waste generation. We discuss […]
The industrialisation has mainly contributed to the development of the world with the introduction of mass manufacturing and assembly process to increase production and maintain the influx of new products in the market. But this influx of products and gadgets in the market, along with rising consumerism, has resulted in the accumulation of waste of […]
With the constants influx of new technology and gadgets in the market, the amount of E-Waste is also growing, causing the need for proper classification of E-Waste into different categories to make it easier for business plan for E-Waste Recycling plants to function and operate: – Large Cooling household appliances, which include Refrigerators, Microwave ovens, Home […]
Food waste includes cooked and processed food items as well as uncooked food items. Food waste management is of grave concern in a vast country like India. Waste is not the correct term to be associated with food as a component of wasted food that is perfectly fit for consumption. Food waste Management Businesses in […]
PRO or Producer Responsibility Organisation is defined as the enterprise that is delegated with the Producer’s responsibility to fulfill their Extended Producers’ Responsibility pertaining to collection, proper channelization, and management of E-Waste under the provisions of E-Waste Management Rules. As per Rule 3(dd) of E-Waste (Management) Rules, “PRO” means a professional enterprise authorized or hired […]