India’s Extended Producer Responsibility framework enforces waste management for plastics, e-waste, and batteries. The Central Pollution Control Board launched a unified portal for compliance and certificate trading to enhance traceability, formalize recycling, and promote a robust circular economy in India.
Click to View MoreMicroplastic pollution in India is rising due to plastic waste entering rivers, oceans, and food chains. Studies show high contamination in coastal and estuarine fish, posing health and ecological risks. Despite bans on single-use plastics and waste management rules, enforcement gaps remain. Strengthened monitoring, biodegradable alternatives, and public awareness are key to reducing microplastic impact by 2030.
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