Portal for grant/renewal of EPR Authorization/Registration under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 made operational
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”), by way of a Public Notice has informed that the portal for grant/renewal of Extended Producer […]
E-commerce websites in Punjab prohibited from accepting online orders or selling firecrackers within the State: only green crackers permitted to be burst on specified days and time
With a view to mitigate the potentially harmful consequences of bursting firecrackers, which may adversely affect the respiratory health of vulnerable groups, […]
Application, processing and issuing of authorization for generation, collection, reception, treatment, storage, transport, and disposal of biomedical waste will happen through XGN portal for KSPCB
State Pollution Control Board, Karnataka has informed that provision has been made in XGN Software for online receipt of application, processing and […]
Delhi PCC imposes a complete ban on manufacturing, storing, selling (including delivery through online marketing platforms) and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers up to 1.01.2023 in the territory of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee ( “DPCC”) imposes a complete ban on all kinds of firecrackers on manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivery […]
Maharashtra Govt. proposes to impose ban on Plastic coated and laminated disposable dish, cups, plates, glasses, fork, bowl, container (Single use products) made from paper/aluminium etc.
In addition to the existing ban on manufacturing, using, transporting, distributing, wholesale & retail selling, storing, and importing of plastic bags with […]
Government notifies New Rules to regulate Battery Waste; Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 stands repealed
With a view to ensure environmentally sound management of waste batteries, the Government has notified the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 (New […]
The National Green tribunal, Eastern Zone Bench has directed the West Bengal Government to phase out all vehicles older than 15 years within 6 months
In a recent case, the National Green Tribunal (“NGT”), Eastern Zone Bench has directed that all the commercial and private vehicles older […]
Pan India Status on the ban of Single Use Plastic (SUP)
In sync with the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which mandates to stop the use, distribution, production and sale of single […]
Tamil Nadu PCB prohibits manufacturing, importing, stocking, distributing, selling and using of single-use plastic with immediate effect; sets up a control room with respect to Single Use Plastic (SUP)
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board ( “TNPCB”) has prohibited the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single use […]
Goa PCB prohibits manufacturing, importing, stocking, distributing, selling and using single use plastic (SUP) items in the State effective 1st July, 2022
In sync with the Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 12th August, 2021, the Goa Pollution […]
Gujarat Govt. too bans Single Use Plastic (SUP) items effective 1.07.2022 ; anyone noticing manufacture of the above items must inform Control Room No. 079-23262707
The Government of Gujarat has recently informed its mandate to phase out Single Use Plastic (SUP) items, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene […]
Amendments proposed to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 ; revision to emission standards of boilers ; public comments and suggestions invited within 26th August, 2022
Amendments proposed to Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986; new emission parameters and standards are underway for industrial boilers as […]