Plastic Waste Rules
India recycles only 30% of 3.4 MT plastic waste generated annually: Report
India generates around 3.4 million tonnes (MT) of plastic waste, a report said on Wednesday noting that only 30 per cent of it is recycled
 "India recycles only 30% of 3.4 MT plastic waste generated annually: Report")
A global plastics treaty is coming; Everything about it yet to be decided
Plastics industry groups have called for a focus on recycling
Ban on single use plastic starting July 1 will not be deferred: Minister
Control rooms to be set up for implementation of the ministry order, says Bhupinder Yadav
 "Ban on single use plastic starting July 1 will not be deferred: Minister")
All dumping sites to be converted into green zones in 2-3 yrs: PM Modi
All waste dumping sites in India will be converted into green zones in the next 2-3 years, said PM Modi while digitally inaugurating Asia's largest Bio-CNG plant in MP's Indore, on Saturday.
 "All dumping sites to be converted into green zones in 2-3 yrs: PM Modi")
Paper stocks in demand; Emami Paper, West Coast Paper zoom up to 20%
The government has issued a draft regulation under which there can be a ban on single use plastic for candy & ice cream stick, film wraps around sweet boxes and cigarette packets, etc.
 "Paper stocks in demand; Emami Paper, West Coast Paper zoom up to 20%")
Govt plans increase in thickness of polyethylene bags to 125 microns
Plastic processors say that is much thicker than global standards
 "Govt plans increase in thickness of polyethylene bags to 125 microns")
Companies launch more than Rs 1,000-crore plastic waste management drive
Led by top beverage makers - PepsiCo Holdings, Coca-Cola India, and Bisleri International - the programme is a producer-led-and-owned plastic waste management venture, a first of its kind
 "Companies launch more than Rs 1,000-crore plastic waste management drive")
From ITC to Dabur, plastic waste control top priority for FMCG firms
The government is now working on curbs for untreated plastic waste, mostly produced by FMCG entities
 "From ITC to Dabur, plastic waste control top priority for FMCG firms")
Now, pay Rs 10,000 as fine for throwing waste in public places
"All major sources of municipal solid waste generation - hotels, restaurants, slaughter houses, vegetable markets etc. should be directed to provide segregated waste and handover the same to the Corporation in accordance with rules.
 "Now, pay Rs 10,000 as fine for throwing waste in public places")
New plastic waste mgmt rules
Centre bans plastic bags below 50 micron thickness; producers to take back plastic products
 "New plastic waste mgmt rules")
