About Shalin Verma

The provisions that govern the co-processing of plastic waste in cement kilns were inserted in schedule 1 of the Environment (Protection) Rule, 1986 and were called the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2016. The amendment made co-processing a recognised method of waste management. This meant that using any waste as a raw material or energy […]

Oil refining is the processing and refining complex mixture of hydrocarbons (crude oil) into several component mixtures of hydrocarbons. Refining breaks down crude oil into various components based on density into new products, primarily LPG petrol, diesel, kerosene, greases, wax etc. About 40% of the total petroleum oil refining is done by the private sector […]

As suggested by the name, e-waste auctions are auctions/negotiations conducted through an online/ offline platform for waste and end-of-life electric and electronic products. Auctions are highly confidential events conducted between the auctioneer and a set of qualified bidders. Traditional auctions and E-auctions are the two-mode to organise e-waste auctioning in the country. E-auctioning is preferred […]

Today our country faces a severe waste management issue and the control of pollution generated by indiscriminately discarding such waste. As the country’s urban population is expanding, the waste generated by industries that are manufacturing products, development work by private and public and households is also increasing. This waste is not only limited to solid […]

Hazardous wastes belong to a category of wastes containing specific chemicals, metals and pathogenic micro-organisms, which have the potential to damage the environment. Hazardous waste can have adverse environmental repercussions if not correctly managed through proper treatment, storage, stabilisation and disposal. Preventive measures are required for handling hazardous wastes generated within the country from different […]

Different banks put forward many standard requirements for industrial establishments before they give out loans to them. However, there is one such requirement that the banks often ask that the applicant may not be aware of. Banks today require the Pollution No Objection Certificate issued by the concerned State Pollution Control Boards or the Pollution […]

Just over 100 years ago, the first injection moulding machine was introduced as a means of mass production. The device was simple but effective, but since then, the innovation in the technology has led to changes in many aspects of the machine speed, fit and finish of the product and customizability of the machine to […]

Reprocessed or recycled plastic granules are small homogenous plastic made from plastic waste comparable to virgin plastic in physical and chemical properties. Reprocessed plastic granules are made by recycling plastic wastes that are thermoplastic. These granules have a variety of uses as they show properties similar to virgin plastic and, as a result, reduce the […]