In August 2021, the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules notified by the Centre acknowledge the gravity of pollution caused by plastic articles of everyday use, particularly those that have no utility beyond a few minutes or hours.
Plastic was invented in 1907, and given that it was cheaper and more convenient than other materials, it soon found use in varied ways in our daily lives, from money to electronic appliances, and in multiple sectors, including packaging, building, construction, transportation, industrial machinery and health among others.
However, the lack of sustainable plastic waste management (PWM) poses a serious threat to our environment and ....
