The Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to clarify its stance on the state's solid waste management policy. The court is seeking information on the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, including the formation of a state-level advisory board. The case has been listed for the next hearing on August 5th.
Deputy Commissioner KV Rajendra highlights the importance of solid waste management in Mysuru to maintain public health and cleanliness. He emphasizes the need for scientific waste disposal methods and segregation of waste at the source. Efforts are underway to adopt innovative plastic waste management strategies to address environmental concerns. Collaboration with private companies and recycling agencies aims to enhance waste management practices in the city.
“As India progresses towards a circular economy, there is a need to transition towards improved waste management,” Teri says. “The plastic industry, owing to its use in a wide variety of sectors, such as the automotive, construction, electronics, healthcare, and textiles, is among the fastest growing markets.”
Gemini started its India subsidiary in October 2019, and its growth has been rapid. It is already collecting some 3,500 tonnes of plastic waste each month and has a presence across India in 15 states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Delhi, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Maharashtra. The company has 25 waste collection centres and has established its first recycling plant in the country in Navi Mumbai, a satellite city of Mumbai. Its expansion strategy includes setting up 15 such recycling plants in India. It declined to disclose how much it plans to invest, but Mr Saraf describes it as a “good amount of money over the next two to three years”.