The E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, first introduced the concept of EPR. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) notified the EPR guidelines in the Fourth A....Read More
Wastewater from industries and households has to be treated before it can be discharged into the environment. A water treatment plant (WTP)generally refers to units that treat ground or stored....Read More
Food generally refers to what we consume, but when discussing food waste management, the term 'food' includes food items such as uncooked, cooked, processed food, and food grains. In this....Read More
To understand the steps involved in the refurbishment process in the e-waste business, one must first have a clear idea of what refurbishment is. Refurbishment can involve one or all....Read More
Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016definesaTreatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) as a dedicated facility for storing, treating, and disposing h....Read More
The plastic bottle crushing business is a lucrative segment in the plastic waste recycling sector. Anyone who works in the plastic recycling business knows the value of PET plastic and....Read More
A Deposit Return Scheme or DRS is a system where customers are made to pay a refundable deposit of a small value along with the product’s price, which is repaid....Read More
RefurbishingComputers is a profitable business that can be started with comparatively less hassle than other e-waste businesses. A refurbisher can buy old computers and laptops from bulk consumers(pub....Read More
The Hazardous Waste Management Rules (HWM Rules) of 2016 gives the provisions to ensure the prevention, recycling and safe disposal of hazardous waste in India. HWM rules have been updated....Read More
Commonly imported batteries are lithium batteries, Solar batteries and Lead Acid Batteries (LAB). Many locally manufactured and assembled products, including electronic devices, automobiles, and power....Read More