India Bans Import of Solid Plastic Waste
India generates 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste every day. Taking an important step towards tackling the menace of plastic waste in India, the government has completely banned import of solid plastic waste/scrap into the country.
Recent Changes
- The ministry made a provision where white category (practically non-polluting or very less polluting) of industries will have to hand over hazardous waste generated in their units to authorised users, waste collectors or disposal facilities.
- The white category of industries contains 36 industrial sectors such as air-coolers, air-conditioners, biscuit making, metal caps, handloom and chalk-making, among others.
- Besides, the amendments brought certain changes ....
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