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Global Plastics Treaty
In a biggest multilateral environmental deal, 175 countries have agreed to a legally binding global treaty called “Global Plastics Treaty”, to end the plastic pollution crisis by tackling the entire supply chain of material. Key Facts The resolution on first ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Guidelines on EPR for Plastic Packaging
Under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) on plastic packaging. Overview With effect from July 1, 2022, the rules on extended producer responsibility, as ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Saudi Green Initiative Forum
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has opened the “Saudi Green Initiative forum” on October 23, 2021. Key Facts The forum was launched in Riyadh, along with the announcement of Saudi Arabia’s new “green” objectives. The forum will discuss the environmental ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India’s Plastic Waste Recycling Targets
The Union environment ministry has released a draft notification to regulate the extended producer responsibility (EPR) under the “Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016”. Key facts The draft provides that, quantity of waste will have to be managed by producers, brand ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
NITI Aayog: Handbook on Sustainable urban plastic waste management
The Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar, launched the “NITI Aayog – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Handbook on Sustainable Urban Plastic Waste Management” on October 12, 2021. Key Points This handbook was launched in New Delhi. The handbook ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India: 1st Asian Country to launch a Plastics pact
India has become the first Asian Country to launch a Plastics pact on September 3, 2021. Key Points This new platform was developed by World-Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India) in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). It ..