Solid Waste
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Futala lake pollution, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 05/06/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …Sikkim Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Repealing) Act, 2023
The Government of Sikkim on June 22, 2023, notified Sikkim Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Repealing) Act, 2023. The following has been stated- The Sikkim Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1997 is hereby repealed.. The repeal shall not (a) affect the previous operation of the said Act, or anything duly done or suffered …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of waste in village Dughneri, district Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 21/07/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rita Sharma & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 21/07/2023. The matter related to dumping of waste in village Dughneri, district Hamirpur. The Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Himachal Pradesh informed the court that legacy waste tender agreement …Six monthly progress report by the state of Meghalaya on solid and liquid waste management, 16/06/2023
Six monthly progress report by the state of Meghalaya on OA 606 of 2018 (Compliance of MSW Management Rules, 2016). Meghalaya has taken several steps to improve the solid and liquid waste management scenario in the state. All efforts have been made to collect the requisite committed fund to meet …Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board report regarding unscientific dumping of solid waste in village Fatehpur Bujurg, district Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, 01/06/2023
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board report regarding compliance of the National Green Tribunal order under Original Application No 265/2023 in the matter of Pappu Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh. The matter related to unscientific dumping of solid waste in village Fatehpur, district Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh on the bank of …Plastic waste in road construction - a path worth paving?: application of dry process in South Asia
As global plastic waste continues to grow, the global community is coalescing to reduce plastic waste. Some stakeholders are also exploring new options to use plastic waste as partial substitute for raw material. The use of plastic waste as a bitumen modifier in road construction, referred to here as ‘plastic …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding solid and liquid waste management in India, 18/05/2023
Concerned ministries of the central government were directed by the NGT to file their respective action taken reports in the matter of solid and liquid waste management within three months. When it comes to the issue of solid waste management, the matter has been monitored from 1996 to 2014 by …Turning off the tap: how the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy
This report examines the economic and business models needed to address the impacts of the plastics economy. The report proposes a systems change to address the causes of plastic pollution, combining reducing problematic and unnecessary plastic use with a market transformation towards circularity in plastics. This can be achieved by …Creating a G20 plastic waste response framework for sustainable consumption
Global production has been linear, following a production-consumption-disposal approach resulting in increasing demand and production of all products, especially plastics. With climate change, deteriorating air and water quality, and resource depletion concerns plaguing the planet, as well as a desire to shift towards more efficient production systems, a gradual change …Chemicals in plastics: a technical report
The report provides state of knowledge on chemicals in plastics and based on compelling scientific evidence calls for urgent action to address chemicals in plastics as part of the global action on plastic pollution. The “Chemicals in Plastics: A Technical Report” aims to inform the global community about the often-overlooked …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding mismanagement of solid waste dump site near a school, Fatehabad, Haryana, 27/04/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sushil Kumar Vs State of Haryana dated 27/04/2023. Grievance in the application is against failure of the Municipal Council, Fatehabad, Haryana and other concerned authorities to manage solid waste dump site behind DAV School on Bighar Road, district Fatehabad, Haryana. …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding solid waste management in Bakriyanwali, Sirsa district, Haryana, 27/04/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kuldeep Kasaniya Vs State of Haryana dated 27/04/2023. Grievance in the application was against failure of Nagar Parishad Sirsa, Haryana to manage solid waste in village Bakriyanwali, Sirsa. It was stated that earlier an integrated waste management plant was set …Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The Central Government vide notification dated 27th April, 2023 has issued the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023. The registration granted under this rule shall be changed only on the request of Producers, Importers & Brand owners, under the existing Extended Producer Responsibility registration. The registration granted under this rule …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding management of waste in village Dughneri, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 19/04/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rita Sharma & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 19/04/2023. Grievance in the application is against violation of Air Act, 1981 and Water Act, 1974 in village Dughneri, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, on account of failure to handle …Building data on the plastics value chain in ASEAN member states
This report aims to provide an overview of the information related to the plastics value chain in the ASEAN region. It focuses on the availability of local and national data used for material flow analyses (MFAs) – instead of actual data content – as this information aims to be a …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of solid waste in village Rangadi, district Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, 04/01/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Paldan Phunchog Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 04/01/2023. A letter petition dated May 25, 2022 was sent by the Secretary, Gram Panchayat, Development Block, Nagger, Post Office Kalath, Tehsil Manali, District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The grievance is that there …Mapping local plastic recycling supply chains: insights from selected cities in India
In partnership with Anthesis Group, The Circulate Initiative conducted a detailed assessment of wastesheds in India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This report provides a summary of the key findings for each of the wastesheds covered in this study, including aspects of the plastics recycling supply chains where improvements can be …Report filed by West Bengal regarding solid and liquid waste management, 24/11/2022
Solid and liquid waste management in West Bengal The Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department, West Bengal has created two separate accounts under the scheme 'Solid waste management mission' and a sum of Rs 3500 crore has been deposited. The fund shall be utilized for restoration measures including preventing discharge …The plastic life-cycle
India’s petrochemical industry is adding to the burgeoning problem of plastic pollution in the country. But instead of dissuading, the Centre is encouraging it, a new report by Delhi-based think-tank, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has said. The production of polymers (plastic) by the petrochemicals industry is on the …Andhra Pradesh directed to file status report on waste management by NGT, 17/11/2022
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the state of Andhra Pradesh to file a status report on waste management in Andhra Pradesh as on March 31, 2023 by April 15, 2023. The court, November 17, 2022 also directed further remedial measures to be taken urgently which would address the following …Report filed by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep regarding compliance of municipal solid waste management rules, 2016, 15/11/2022
Affidavit filed by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep regarding compliance of municipal solid waste management rules, 2016. Solid waste generation in Lakshadweep islands is 18 tonnes per day (TPD). Around 12 TPD non-biodegradable wastes and 6 TPD biodegradable wastes, especially kitchen wastes. The NGT was informed that all the inhabited …