Author name: Devesh Malu

A Show Cause Notice was issued to organizations for non-compliance with the EPR requirements under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, as amended. This notice is issued under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and provides details of the organization’s failure to submit the Annual Return (AR) for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24. […]

The 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, has achieved what many thought impossible—a transformative breakthrough in global climate finance. Introducing the Baku Finance Goal (BFG), a monumental pledge to channel $1.3 trillion annually to developing countries by 2035, COP29 has redefined ambition in tackling climate change. What is the Baku Finance Goal? At

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework is a cornerstone of India’s sustainability efforts under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. It mandates Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) to register with regulatory authorities such as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to ensure compliance with plastic waste management

Introduction: 🚨 Attention Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs)! 🚨 The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is ramping up its random audits, and non-compliance can cost you big time! Recently, 6,00,000 fake EPR certificates were uncovered in a CPCB audit, and penalties for violations are now higher than ever. Are you prepared to face the scrutiny? Why

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has mandated that all PIBOs (Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners) registered during FY 2022-24 must submit their Annual Return (AR) for FY 2023-24 by 30th November 2024. Non-compliance will have serious repercussions. What Happens If You Miss the Deadline? Failure to file the AR on time will lead to:

Compliance deadlines are fast approaching, and for PIBOs, the journey has been anything but smooth. Reflecting on past challenges and addressing current issues is essential to staying ahead and avoiding penalties. Flashback: The Show Cause Notices Saga Earlier this year, many PIBOs found themselves at the receiving end of Show Cause Notices (Letter No. 939/R.O.

In a crucial update for micro and small plastic producers, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has provided much-needed clarity on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016. The amendment dated March 14, 2024, has introduced significant relief for smaller businesses in this sector, bringing fresh hope for a

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently expressed its opposition to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) proposed e-waste guidelines. The new regulations aim to introduce Minimum Flow Rate Recovery (MFRR) pricing, which sets minimum costs for processing and recycling e-waste in the telecom sector. While the CPCB’s objective is to promote

In the wake of recent updates on plastic packaging obligations under the notification dated March 14, 2024, a significant shift has occurred. According to the new guidelines, producers of plastic packaging, except for micro and small enterprises, are now obligated to meet targets set under these rules. However, this update has caused confusion, leaving small

In the Office Memorandum dated June 18th, there was some relief as we received news about an extension of the deadline for annual filing. However, as we approach the final date—September 30th—recent portal outage from 25th September to 27th September have raised significant concerns about the feasibility of completing compliance on time. A Question of