Environmental group IDIS warns that allowing waste-to-energy incineration undermines health and the Clean Air Act.
Under the initiative, households, commercial establishments and offices will be required to segregate waste at source into ...
The Union Government has issued the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which emphasize efficient waste segregation and management, operating on the "polluter pays" principle for non-compliance.
The revised Solid Waste Management Rules, effective from April 1, enforce mandatory four-stream waste segregation. Responsibilities for bulk waste generators are clearly defined, promoting ...
The Centre has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, replacing the 2016 rules. Effective April 1, 2026, they mandate four-stream waste segregation, integrate Circular Economy principles, ...