The latest plastic waste management amendments aim to reduce long-term plastic pollution through safer, more complete decomposition of plastics. The Plastic Waste Management Rules have undergone several amendments over the years to address emerging environmental concerns and implementation challenges. The changes introduced in 2018 and 2022 focused on issues such as multi-layered plastics, registration systems, thicker carry bags, recycled plastic packaging, and Extended Prod

The new plastic waste management norms favour ease of doing business but raise concerns over environmental degradation and public health. In my last article, I discussed the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. These rules have undergone several amendments from time to time in order to address emerging concerns and practical challenges. In this article, we will learn about these amendments and the reasons behind them. Soon after their implementation in 2016, the Plastic Wast