Question: According to the notification of Government about Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Minimum Thickness of Plastic Carry Bags Increased from 40 to-
(a) 30 Microns
(b) 50 Microns
(c) 60 Microns
(d) 70 Microns
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- On 18 March 2016 Government has Notified Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
- It will replace the earlier Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011.
The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 aim to:
- Increase minimum thickness of plastic carry bags from 40 to 50 microns and stipulate minimum thickness of 50 micron for plastic sheets also to facilitate collection and recycle of plastic waste,
- Expand the jurisdiction of applicability from the municipal area to rural areas, because plastic has reached rural areas also.
- To bring in the responsibilities of producers and generators, both in plastic waste management system and to introduce collect back system of plastic waste by the producers/brand owners, as per extended producers responsibility.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=138144
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/hindirelease.aspx?relid=46713
http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2016/mar/p201631802.pdf
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-notifies-plastic-waste-management-rules-2016/articleshow/51459885.cms