A working draft prepared under the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative to understand the challenges in implementing EPR system in India and document practices followed across the world on designing and implementing similar EPR guidelines. Based on this, it identifies key measures to further strengthen implementation of EPR for plastic packaging in India. Download File
The flyer documents the lessons, case studies, and viable solutions from four cities on plastic waste management presented under the virtual workshop on “Effective Plastic Waste Management to Tackle Plastic Pollution” on 30th June 2022” organised by UNEP in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India. Download File
Plastic waste is a growing concern globally and has emerged as a serious environmental issue affecting marine ecosystems. Plastic waste contributes to marine plastic litter which is degrading the marine health and its environment. The sustainability of the oceans is crucial and this has been recognized through Sustainable Development Goal 14 i.e. Life Below Water. Further SGD 14.1 aims to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all...
Plastic pollution has emerged as a serious environment issue globally. It has been estimated that at least 8 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the oceans annually, out of which 80% are from land-based sources. Plastic consumption especially use of single-use plastic products are increasing rapidly with the urbanization and lifestyle conveniences. The Government of India notified Plastic Waste Management Rules in 2016 and various State Governments and...
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), under the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative, has come up with this document to spread awareness on the banned SUP items, and the possible alternatives to these based on scientific life cycle assessment (LCA) studies (with an emphasis on re-use) conducted across the world. Download File
Plastic litter is estimated to be a major contributor to marine pollution affecting the marine environment world over. Various studies estimate that a significant portion of the marine plastic litter is generated on land and finds its way into the oceans and water bodies due to mismanagement. The governments of India and Norway recognize the importance of blue economy and through the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative, draws a...
The India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative seeks to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal 14 and specifically its target 14.1 to “prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution” by 2025.