We are deeply disappointed by E- Waste (Management) Rules, 2015 prepared by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It clearly shows that Ministry has failed to take a note of existing informality in e-waste management and came up with a set of rules which even before enforcement will fall apart. The given set of … Continue reading Comments For Strengthening Draft E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2015
We would like to place on record our appreciation to the Ministry for being progressive and recognizing the need “for plastic waste minimization, source segregation, recycling, involving waste pickers, recyclers and waste processors in collection of plastic waste fraction either from households or any other source of its generation or intermediate material recovery facility and … Continue reading Suggestions For Strengthening Draft Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2015
The MSW 2015, draft rules, is definitely an improvement over the previously withdrawn rules of 2013. It is commendable that the new Rules recognizes the need for collection of segregated waste of three types, has identified Institutional generators, reinforces the need for decentralization and has recommended the inclusion of the new informal waste economy. The … Continue reading Suggestions For Strengthening Solid Waste Management Rules, 2015
Hasiru Dala begins dry waste collection (non-biodegradable waste) from individual households on electric tricycle in Basavanagudi. This is first of its kind and is a part of ‘donate dry waste’ campaign initiated by the organization in collaboration with Mindtree Pvt. Ltd. In past months, Hasiru Dala has been receiving requests from its partners and residential … Continue reading Bengaluru Has Its First E-Tricycle For Dry Waste Collection
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