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PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA

 Abstract

Plastic waste is recycled in India in an "unorganized" manner. 60% plastic waste After being collected and separated, it is recycled into materials for further processing into consumers Product, and the balance has not been used. Regulations and legislation are being implemented The two states of India, namely. Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, while the national plastic waste managements The Indian government and the Ministry of Commerce established a management committee working group Forest Environment, Association with the Ministry of Petroleum and Chemistry, Ministry of Urban Affairs, Delhi Municipal Corporation and various groups/associations Plastic manufacturer. Recycling/management scope of plastic waste, as "Organized events" in India.

Introduction

Indian municipal solid waste contains 1-4% by weight of plastic waste. India's exchange rat Compared with other countries, the recycling rate of plastic waste is the highest in the world (60%)(China 10%, Europe 7%, Japan 12%, South Africa 16%, and the United States 10%). As a source of harm Environment, plastics account for 16% of environmental chlorine, and there are 54 carcinogens. If burned irresponsibly, the treated polyethylene bags will release highly toxic gases, such as phosgene, Carbon monoxide, chlorine, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and deadly dioxins. Polymers are gradually replacing natural materials such as metal, wood, and fiber's as to protect the natural environment. Polymers have now found diversified uses in the following ways Mixtures and alloys, and provide higher performance and life cycle standards for various products product.

Plastic Waste Management

There are many types of plastic waste. Mainly film packaging and polyethylene transportation Bags, followed by blow molded containers, and broken and discarded molded products. This The scope is very wide, including -

  • -Waste PVC shoes/shoes made of plastic materials of different colors and grades.
  • -Discarded PVC mineral water bottles/PET mineral water and wine bottles and PS ice cream/cold drink cups/disposable dining plates and gray and expanded PS and PE
  • Bubble wrap -Used and discarded PE, PVC, PP film, packaging, shopping bag and medicine foil
  • Molded items, such as containers and a series of non-durable household goods, combs, ballpoint pens
  • Pens, toothbrushes, etc.
  • Broken plastic products-Mainly PE, PVC, PS, PP, ABS, nylon, PET, etc.

Regulations and legislation:

a.) Until recently, China has not formulated clear environmental policies and legislation India's respect for plastic waste. The production, collection and trading of plastic waste, And reprocessed into useful products by known methods to supplement the supply Raw materials, economic prices. However, HP non-biodegradable waste The 1995 (Control) Law was introduced by the Himachal Pradesh government. This Take appropriate action to prohibit throwing or storing plastic products in publican facilitate the collection of identifiable and marked garbage through garbage Keep the non-biodegradable container in a convenient place. Haryana has A bill on non-biodegradable waste (1997) was announced, the content of which is related to Himachal Pradesh.

  • National Plastic Waste Management Working Group of the Ministry of Environment The Ministry of Forests of the Government of India has proposed a strategy and action anaplastic plastic waste management in India .

(b) The Ministry of Environment and Forests of the Government of India issued labeling standard sunder its "Eco-Marking" program, "Plastic Products" was rated as "Environmental Protection". With the Bureau of Indian Standards. One of the requirements for plastic products is the materials used for packaging should be recyclable or biodegradable

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