Opportunities And Prospects Of Circular Economy Under The Plastic Waste Management Rules
Have you been thinking if proactive measures are put in action to minimise plastic waste in the country? India generates over 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. These plastics are a threat to the ecosystem and have a significant impact on the land, oceans, and biodiversity. Moreover, it is not unknown that plastics are mostly non-biodegradable. Thus, whatever plastics are disposed of in landfills remains intact, contaminating the environment. Do you know how much plastic remains untreated and piling up in landfills? Almost 9400 tonnes of plastic. The number is quite alarming. Hence, Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India clearly notified the various stakeholders of the society, such as bulk consumers, retailers, government bodies, entrepreneurs, producers, and others, to work on the following things: Segregate plastic waste Recycle and reuse plastic components as much as possible Prohibit recyclable plastics to keep stacking in the waste streams Minimise and grad