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Teri project to look for partner to process discarded fishing nets along Goa coast | Goa News
June 28, 2023

Teri project to look for partner to process discarded fishing nets along Goa coast | Goa News

Panaji: Approximately 40 to 50 tonnes of plastic waste is generated every month along Goa’s coast by discarded fishing nets alone, estimated The Energy and Resources Institute or Teri. As part of a year-long project funded by the European Union-Resource Efficiency Initiative (EU-REI), Teri and German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ-India) are set to identify an industry partner who will permanently enable collection, recycling and scientific processing of the discarded fishing net waste. The year-long project by Teri, along with

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June 27, 2023

Plastic waste: A challenge with multiple opportunities

This year’s focus for World Environment Day revolves around finding global solutions to combat plastic pollution and transition to a circular plastics economy. Plastics are valuable materials and play a vital role in various critical applications. However, managing plastic waste has become an immense challenge due to its widespread use and limited awareness of waste management options. According to OECD data, only approximately 9% of plastic is recycled globally, with nearly half of it ending up in landfills. This presents

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June 26, 2023

EPR Registration for Electric Stoves | EPR Certification Process

Introduction:  Explain in a few words what Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is and why it is important for environmental sustainability. Emphasize the necessity for efficient disposal and recycling of the electronic waste produced by electric stoves, which is of growing importance.   Understanding EPR and Its Relevance to Electric Stoves: This section provides a comprehensive understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its connection to electric stoves. It explains the concept of EPR

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June 26, 2023

EPR Registration for Electric Heaters | EPR Certification Process

Introduction: Due to their effectiveness and environmental friendliness, electric heaters are becoming more and more common in both home and business settings. Governments and regulatory organizations, however, have introduced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs to ensure the correct disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in response to the growing concern for environmental sustainability. This paper will provide a thorough overview for producers and distributors of electric heaters on the EPR registration and certification procedure.  

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June 26, 2023

How to get EPR Certificate forTelex | EPR Certification process

Introduction:  Businesses are starting to understand the value of implementing sustainable practices in today’s environmentally sensitive world. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is one such practice that requires importers and manufacturers to be accountable for the environmental impact of their products throughout the course of their lifecycles. Businesses in the telex sector must demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability by obtaining an EPR certificate. This detailed tutorial will take you step-by-step through the full procedure for obtaining an

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June 26, 2023

Title: How to get EPR Certificate for Grinder and coffee machines | EPR Registration

Introduction:  Environmental rules must be complied with in the realm of electrical and electronic products. To maintain compliance and support sustainable practices, if you produce or import coffee and grinder machines, you must obtain an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificate. This thorough guide will walk you through the procedure for getting an EPR certificate for coffee and grinder equipment, outlining the importance of EPR registration and giving you the required instructions to properly complete the certification process.   Understanding Extended Producer

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June 24, 2023

Delhi burns its plastic, then hopes it’s gone with the wind

Delhi, known for generating approximately 1,100 tonnes of plastic waste on a daily basis, asserts that its civic bodies have relatively high rates of recycling and processing. For instance, the New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantonment Board claim to recycle and process 100% of their plastic waste. The larger Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) currently claims a recycling and processing rate of 78%, with plans to achieve 100% by June of the following year. While these statistics may sound

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Plastic waste generation rises by 39% in last two years in Rajasthan

The state faces a significant challenge with regards to plastic waste, with a substantial amount of 72,045 tonnes per annum generated in 2021-22, marking a 39% increase from the estimated 51,965 tonnes per annum in 2019-20. The state government has implemented policies to address this plastic menace, but their impact on the ground is yet to be observed. Despite the high plastic waste production, Rajasthan performs slightly better than the national average. The per capita plastic waste generation in the

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Renault-Nissan says it will cross several sustainability milestones by 2030
June 13, 2023

An ocean-sized plastic problem and how it’s taking a churn for the worse | India News

When you casually fling a plastic bottle or a wrapper out the car window, you could be sending the plastic on an odyssey that may eventually take it to the sea — even if that is thousands of kilometres away — via the nearest drain that could be emptying into a stream, which may be meeting a river that merges with a bigger river, which finally snakes its way to a sea or an ocean.Seems far-fetched? Consider this. In 2021,

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Why tiny plastic particles have become a big health concern | India News
June 10, 2023

Why tiny plastic particles have become a big health concern | India News

About 70 years ago, at the dawn of the ‘plastic age’, it was forecast that this synthetic material would touch all aspects of modern life. It has, and how! Today, plastics are all around us, including places they were not meant to be in – deep in our lungs, in our bloodstreams, in many foods and even in excreta.Last year, researchers at Amsterdam’s Vrije Universiteit detected microplastic pollution in almost 80% of

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