India: Waste Management

Our paper sets out an overview of the waste management landscape in India – capturing the regulatory framework, analysing the recent updates and industry developments, and tracing the growth of the waste management sector.

Over the past years, India's electric vehicle (EV) sector has rapidly evolved from early pilot projects to mainstream adoption, which was largely driven by supportive government policies, rising fuel prices, and increased consumer interest.

The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on November 2, 2022, and effective from April 1, 2023, represent a comprehensive regulatory framework for addressing India's growing electronic waste challenge.

India's fashion industry is massive, employing millions and contributing significantly to the economy. But it's also a major polluter, responsible for a substantial share of carbon emissions...

In a significant move to strengthen environmental protection, the Kerala High Court has, on its own motion, initiated proceedings to address the unchecked...

Effective July 1, 2025, all producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) involved in the production and distribution of plastic carry bags...

The world produces an enormous volume of waste across various categories such as electronics, consumer goods, food, and more.

Solid waste management (SWM) forms an integral part of environmental governance in India and influences public health, urban sustainability, and ecological balance.

On 22 January 2025, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) published a report titled ‘Classification of Sectors into Red, Orange, Green, White and Blue Categories...