Tag Archives: Plastic Waste

Do You Know How Much Plastic Garbage Enters Ocean, every minute?

Plastic Pollution is one of the biggest problems under global problems. Nearly, almost 7 billion out of 9.2 billion tons of plastic produced by humans from the 1950s to 2017 have become plastic waste under landfills or ocean dumps. Fishes, seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals, and many other sea creatures can come across these man-made plastic dumbs in the … Continue reading Do You Know How Much Plastic Garbage Enters Ocean, every minute?

How Circular Economy Redefines Sustainable Waste Management in India?

Tackling Toxic Ecological Waste: Major Concern The growing environmental issues due to reckless disposal of electronic and plastic waste is a major crisis in India. According to CPCB, India generated 16,01,155.36 tons of E Waste for2021-22 Financial Year. It has generated 4,126,997 tons of plastic waste in 2020-21 Financial Year.  The EPR for e waste and plastic … Continue reading How Circular Economy Redefines Sustainable Waste Management in India?

What are The Recent CPCB Updates to File Annual Returns on EPR for Plastic Waste Compliances?

EPR for Plastic Waste Compliances – The Basics The growing numbers of environmental waste generated from single-use plastics are a major problem in India. According to CPCB’s records– India produced 4,126,997 tons of Plastic Waste back in 2020-21. It’s the key reason forthe Central Pollution Control Board to introduce EPR for Plastic Waste Compliancesfor eco-friendly management of Plastic … Continue reading What are The Recent CPCB Updates to File Annual Returns on EPR for Plastic Waste Compliances?

Researchers Developed Highly-Efficient, Non-Toxic Method to Upcycle Single-Use Plastic

Single-use plastic has become a major environmental problem in recent years, with millions of tons of plastic waste polluting our oceans and landfills. However, a team of researchers has developed a new method to upcycle single-use plastic into high-value materials, reducing waste and improving sustainability. A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a process that uses a non-toxic chemical reaction … Continue reading Researchers Developed Highly-Efficient, Non-Toxic Method to Upcycle Single-Use Plastic

How Indian Packaging-Industry Is Battling Plastic Waste? || A Strategic Call For Action

The global increase in plastic consumption has increased the global production of plastics indiscriminately. Consequently, it has triggered the necessity of EPR (Extended Producer’s Responsibility) for plastic waste management in the country.   What is EPR registration for Plastic Waste & What Impact Does It Have On Plastic Packaging? The word EPR refers to Extended … Continue reading How Indian Packaging-Industry Is Battling Plastic Waste? || A Strategic Call For Action

Plastic Pollution is One of The Biggest Global Disasters

Did you know that every minute passes by there is a truck; a garbage truck throwing a huge pile of plastic into our ocean? Plastic Pollution is one of the biggest problems under global problems. Nearly, almost 7 billion out of 9.2 billion tons of plastic has been produced by humans from the 1950s to 2017 have become plastic waste … Continue reading Plastic Pollution is One of The Biggest Global Disasters

Benefits of EPR Certificate in Plastic Waste Management

Inefficient plastic waste management is one of the growing concerns associated with the majority of Indian manufacturers these days. Although the Indian government has claimed that 60% of the plastic waste produced in the country is recycled, according to CPCB data only 12% of the plastic waste is recycled practically.   That’s where EPR for … Continue reading Benefits of EPR Certificate in Plastic Waste Management

A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Plastics

Bioplastics are a type of plastic that is derived from renewable biomass sources such as cornstarch, sugarcane, and vegetable fats and oils. Unlike traditional plastics, which are made from fossil fuels, bioplastics are more sustainable and environmentally friendly because they are biodegradable or compostable. Bioplastics come in a variety of forms, including biodegradable plastics, compostable plastics, and bio-based … Continue reading A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Plastics

Packaging Industry Needs To Streamline Plastic Waste Management In India

The aggressive growth of plastic consumption has been one of the significant problems India has been battling for too long. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, only 60% of the plastic waste is recycled out of the 9.46 million metric tons of plastic waste generated annually. The rest of the waste ends up filling up the … Continue reading Packaging Industry Needs To Streamline Plastic Waste Management In India