Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026

PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES 2026: KEY AMENDMENTS, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

The 2026 Plastic Waste Rules ease compliance by deferring EPR penalties but risk "greenwashing" by redefining incineration as recycling. To ensure true accountability, India must replace self-reporting with unannounced audits, integrate informal workers, and prioritize material recovery over burning plastic.