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Solid waste management (SWM) forms an integral part of environmental governance in India and influences public health, urban sustainability, and ecological balance.

The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on November 2, 2022, and effective from April 1, 2023, represent a comprehensive regulatory framework for addressing India's growing electronic waste challenge.

The world produces an enormous volume of waste across various categories such as electronics, consumer goods, food, and more.

The significant increase in global warming has led to the innovation and use of environmentally friendly technology.

Establishment of collection mechanism such as door to door collection.

India's fashion industry is massive, employing millions and contributing significantly to the economy. But it's also a major polluter, responsible for a substantial share of carbon emissions...

Bulk consumers may store the e-waste for a period not exceeding 180 days and shall maintain a record of collection, sale, transfer and storage of wastes and make these records available for inspection.

It is an undeniable fact that the Construction and Infrastructure (C&I) sector plays an integral role in driving the economy of any developing country.

With the rapid expansion of healthcare services and the adoption of advanced medical practices, the volume of biomedical waste being generated has seen a significant rise.

Early this year, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MEFCC) published Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility (the Guidelines) on...

This June newsletter covers categories of updates relating to labour, environment and industry related laws. Circular on preventive measures to be taken by establishments/ factories/ shops/ construction

The draft Environment Protection (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging made from Paper, Glass, Metal as well as Sanitary Products) Rules...

In the backdrop of growing human and environmental rights violations, the German legislature (and increasingly other countries) felt a need to shift from voluntary compliance to mandatory due diligence compliance.

With the growing demand for energy, batteries have become an essential component in our daily lives.

The National Biodiversity Authority in Chennai has been established for the purposes of implementing the objects of the Act.

An inevitable consequence of development and industrial progress is generation of waste. Therefore, efficient waste management is a matter of international concern.

In the month of August 2022, the city of Bengaluru during its monsoon season, particularly experienced heavy rainfall leading to congested roads and floods resulting in the displacement...