The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on June 24, 2024, issued the Standard Operating Procedure for Assessment & Characterization of Plastic Waste.
The following has been stated: -
•India has seen rapid urbanization and industrialization, increasing plastic waste generation. The Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules of 2016 and amendments require local bodies and Panchayats to assess and report plastic waste annually, including projections and actions to manage it.
•A ban on certain single-use plastics took effect in July 2022. New amendments in 2024 mandate annual assessments and the submission of detailed reports, which are to be audited and made publicly available.
•This SOP outlines the methodology for assessing plastic waste generation and its categorization, focusing on Single-use Plastic and Plastic Packaging, as per PWM Rules. It incorporates findings from a GIZ study and includes procedures for validating data reported by local bodies in their Annual Reports.
•The SOP is intended for use by all stakeholders, including local bodies and SPCBs/PCCs, to ensure compliance with the PWM Rules.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
