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Did you know that the demand for batteries has exponentially grown over the years? And why not? The growing demand stems from the fact that the consumption of electronic appliances and battery-powered goods has increased aggressively with time. These electronics include Smartphones, digital cameras, laptops, automobiles, and more. In fact, the Global e-waste monitor reports that the world produces over 53.6 million metric tonnes of battery waste every year. Of course, the number is ascending, making it all the more important to establish stringent  battery rules  to turn down the ratio of battery waste.  Ever wondered why batteries stand out as a preferred source of power? Music players, cars, or everyday appliances, the utility of batteries is truly indispensable in the present age. Here’s why:  Batteries are light-weight and portable  It ensures longer storage of energy or power.  In short, batteries are devices that store chemical energy and efficiently convert it into electrical en

  Electrical appliances or automobiles, power backup or hearing aids, batteries are the primary sources of power for most things we use today. This quite explains why India generates over 50,000 tonnes of battery waste every year. Do you know how many of these batteries end up in landfills? Almost 95%! Surprising but true, only 5% of the spent batteries are appropriately recycled. Little do we realize that batteries are hazardous waste. The lithium deposits and the toxic components in batteries like arsenic, lead, nickel, and dimethoxyethane pose severe environmental risks. Besides, did you know that India is greatly dependent on imports for its energy transition? This is certainly an economic setback. Also, did you know that India is expected to stand out as the third-largest market for energy storage by 2040? Thus, implementing foundational battery rules   is important to manage the overwhelming ratios of battery waste. Mishandling the spent batteries is threatening to the environmen

  Plastic serves as a primary material in the packaging industry. Do you agree? Unfortunately, the growing volumes of packaging materials increase toxicity and environmental pollution. This is why the government introduced packaging Extended Producer Responsibility India to make producers significantly responsible for the packaging they continue to impose on the market and manage and delve deeper into its end-of-life. Simply put, EPR is an environmental policy or regulation implemented under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The policy vests entrepreneurs, manufacturers and importers the responsibility to process their plastic packaging waste via recycling, reusing, or rethinking the end-of-life disposal of plastic packaging. Did you know there are ample ways to reprocess plastic waste into energy or industrial composting? Besides, end-of-life plastic components can be utilised in construction and road-making. In short, EPR India in packaging aims to make producers, importer

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

 Reduce, reuse, and recycle; circular economy is the only efficient solution to a sustainable environment. Unlike the linear economy model focusing on take, make, and waste, circular economy envisions creating a robust economic system with no waste. Wondering if a sustainable system like this can exist? Of course, it can, and it is! So what is circular economy? Simply put,  circular economy sustainability  is a well-thought model of production and consumption that involves reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling products. It is no secret that natural resources across the world are constantly depleting. Also, the surging volumes of waste contribute to global crises like pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Therefore, circular economy serves as a crucial instrument to tackle the planetary crisis by recapturing waste as rich resources to manufacture newer products and newer raw materials. The benefits of circular economy are not just limited to sustainability. For ins

India generates over 3.4 million tonnes of plastic every year. Yes, that’s quite a number. Unfortunately, plastics are mostly chlorinated and are rich in chemical compounds. Obviously, plastics are detrimental to the environment. The shrinking aquatic life, the rising underground cavities, and the depleting environmental conditions epitomise the disastrous impacts of plastic. It might surprise you to learn that 90% of the world’s seabirds and turtles are spotted with plastic trash and micro-particles stuck in their guts. Besides, plastics are choking the survival of whales. Are you of the idea that switching to the so-called ‘biodegradable’ plastics is good for the environment? Well, you are certainly mistaken. Sometimes, plastics labelled as biodegradable take more than 100 years to dissolve naturally. What remains, though, are garbage patches swirling in the middle of oceans and water bodies. Can you miss the landfills? Have you heard of Ghazipur? It is the largest plastic dumpsite i

 Have you heard about circular economy? A present-day buzzword, circular economy outlines a system-focused approach to achieving environmental sustainability. Simply put, circular economy is an upgrade to a traditional linear economy model that focuses on the concept of take, make, and waste. Unfortunately, the time-tested cycle of production and consumption has contributed to overwhelming quantities of waste across the globe. Are you aware of the stats? Let’s read: 1.  Two billion tonnes of waste are produced every year 2.  India alone generates over 62 million tonnes of waste annually 3.  Plastic, electronics, batteries, glass, and food are the biggest contributors of waste to date. In short, waste is a serious problem. Moreover, the rapid influx of industrialisation and technology has worsened the crisis. Hence, it is imperative to reduce waste to an absolute minimum. The question that arises now is how? Clearly, recycling is only half-good in treating and reducing waste by large. W