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The Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026, is to improve the way plastic waste is handled in India.

Solid waste has become one of the biggest environmental issues in India. The reason for this is the rapid urbanization and the subsequent lifestyle changes, which have led to a large amount …

BMW stands for Bio-medical waste, which refers to any waste which is generated during the process of diagnosis, treatment, immunisation, or activities related to research involving humans or…

Bio-medical waste registration is mandatory for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities in India. This guide explains the step-by-step online application process, required documents, a…

The Hazardous Waste Authorization Annual Return is a legal requirement under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Biomedical waste bags play an important role in hospital waste management systems. They are specially manufactured to contain hazardous and infectious materials without leakage or spillage.

The Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 is a regulatory framework issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), India, to control the management of battery waste…

Biomedical waste management is the quickly growing and essential industry in India, driven by growing healthcare facilities and stringent government regulations.

Small pulp and paper plants (≤24,000 MT/year) must follow different effluent discharge standards depending on the type of raw material used and the year of establishment.

CPCB effluent standards for petroleum oil refineries regulate harmful pollutants like oil & grease, BOD, and heavy metals, ensuring treated wastewater discharge for environmental protection.

The enforcement of effluent discharge standards India through the Environment Protection Rules 2016 represents a critical step toward sustainable growth in the slaughterhouse, meat processin…

The standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants for Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) play an important role in India’s efforts to control industrial pollution.

The standards for effluent discharge from Sewage Treatment Plants play an indispensable role in protecting the environment and public health.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a draft notification for the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025, to strengthen existing regulations.

The Central Government of India has recently introduced important modifications through the Offshore Area Mineral (Auctions) Amendment Rules, 2025.

The Mineral Concessions (Amendment) Rules, 2025 are an updated version of the existing rules under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The main purpose of these mo…

As technology is advancing, electronics are an integral part of daily life, waste disposal creates e-waste, which poses a serious threat to the environment and health.

The Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), aims to improve the management and recycling of battery was…

The Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, of 2025, are critical in keeping the environment clean. They manage plastic waste better, with clear labelling of all plastic packaging.

Hazardous waste management is very important in Delhi to ensure a clean environment and healthy life. Hazardous waste collection in Delhi is monitored by the Delhi Pollution Control Committe…