Page 2 - Plastic Waste Management
Govt releases new plastic waste management norms: How they fall short
The draft rules propose to give manufacturers five years to achieve waste management targets, starting with 30% and moving up to 90% in the fifth year
 "Govt releases new plastic waste management norms: How they fall short")
Masks, gloves, PPEs and the plastic conundrum we need a solution to
The plastic ban in India, which had just started to take effect, has been substantially derailed given current needs and with enforcement systems looking the other way.
 "Masks, gloves, PPEs and the plastic conundrum we need a solution to")
Antariksh Waste Ventures develops IoT-enabled smart bin to curb Covid-19
Called 'AirBin,' it enables remote monitoring of waste accumulation levels and clearances using Internet of Things
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Reliance launches new road project to counter pushback against plastics
India, which uses about 14 million tonnes of plastic annually, lacks an organized system for management of plastic waste, leading to widespread littering
 "Reliance launches new road project to counter pushback against plastics")
How India performed in managing forests, water and plastic waste in 2019
PM Modi on many occasions in 2019 announced plans to rid the country of single-use plastic by 2022
 "How India performed in managing forests, water and plastic waste in 2019")
NGT asks Pollution Control Board to curb plastic manufacturing violations
The NGT had earlier said there was no proper mechanism for plastic waste management in the country and directed the CPCB to take necessary action in this regard.
 "NGT asks Pollution Control Board to curb plastic manufacturing violations")
India produces 25k tonnes of plastic waste everyday, 40% uncollected: Govt
Demand of plastic in the country has significantly surged due to increased usage in FMCG sector which has led to a challenge in plastic waste management.
Now, Flipkart will collect plastic packaging used in orders from consumers
The e-commerce giant is conducting a pilot project to collect plastic packaging back from consumers at select hubs across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, and Ahmedabad
 "Now, Flipkart will collect plastic packaging used in orders from consumers")
Plastic's loss, jute's gain: Demand for 'golden fibre' boosts jute industry
In an industry known more for industrial violence and lockouts, the excitement is palpable at the surge in demand, after decades of stagnation, whether from the government or from global retailers
 "Plastic's loss, jute's gain: Demand for 'golden fibre' boosts jute industry")
What Indian firms can learn from global plastic waste management
Stakeholders in the value chain across the world are trying out innovative solutions to manage plastic waste
 "What Indian firms can learn from global plastic waste management")
Companies launch more than Rs 1,000-crore plastic waste management drive
Led by top beverage makers - PepsiCo Holdings, Coca-Cola India, and Bisleri International - the programme is a producer-led-and-owned plastic waste management venture, a first of its kind
 "Companies launch more than Rs 1,000-crore plastic waste management drive")
The plastic problem
States lack the will to impose restrictions
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Best of BS Opinion: Wealth creation, auto slowdown and plastic waste woes
From fixing the demand slump to unleashing a micro-loan revolution in the country and Vodafone's India woes, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
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The fear of Rs 50
We realised how well he knew Santiniketan because the reticence to come out with Rs 50 was for real
Scientists find a way to turn daily plastic waste into jet fuel
The carbon is a catalyst, or a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction
 "Scientists find a way to turn daily plastic waste into jet fuel")
Why does India report only half the plastic waste it generates every year?
The CPCB has approached the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to enforce the implementation of plastic waste management rules by non-compliant states
 "Why does India report only half the plastic waste it generates every year?")
How a plastics treaty could clean up our oceans of 12.7mn MT of garbage
Before we get too excited though, other recent news stories include billions of dollars being invested in new plastics refineries and plastics being found everywhere, including in our soil
 "How a plastics treaty could clean up our oceans of 12.7mn MT of garbage")
Japan facing growing sea of plastic waste with limited capacity to process
Before the ban, Japan exported about 1.5 million tonnes of plastic waste per year, most of it to China
 "Japan facing growing sea of plastic waste with limited capacity to process")
Worried about rising fuel prices? Soon, waste plastic may power your car
Scientists at Swansea University, UK have successfully converted discarded plastic into hydrogen fuel which in turn could be used to run cars
Maharashtra government decides to use plastic waste in building roads
For every 100 kg of tar used to build asphalt roads, 3 to 6 kg of plastic will be mixed in it
 "Maharashtra government decides to use plastic waste in building roads")
