05
Sep
What Is a Circular Economy — and Why Should Your Business Care? ‘Circular economy’ gets used a lot in sustainability conversations, but the concept itself is fairly simple: instead of the traditional take-make-dispose model, a circular economy keeps materials in use for as long as possible — through reuse, recovery, and recycling — rather than […]
29
Aug
Plastic Waste Management Rules & EPR: A Guide for Manufacturers and Brands If your business manufactures products in plastic packaging, or sells plastic-packaged goods under your own brand, the Plastic Waste Management Rules and their EPR framework likely apply to you — whether you’re a large FMCG company or a smaller D2C brand. What Counts […]
22
Aug
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022: What Businesses Must Know With EV adoption and electronics use both rising fast in India, battery waste has become a regulatory priority. The Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 set out how producers, importers, and bulk consumers of batteries — from small lithium-ion cells to large EV and lead-acid batteries — […]
15
Aug
What Is EPR & Who Needs It in India? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a rule that makes the companies that manufacture, import, or brand a product legally responsible for what happens to it after its useful life ends. In India, EPR now applies across several categories — electronics (e-waste), plastic packaging, batteries, and tyres […]
12
Aug
E-Waste Recycling in Ahmedabad: What Businesses Need to Know E-waste recycling in Ahmedabad has become an important part of responsible waste management as businesses, institutions and industries replace computers, laptops, servers, networking equipment, mobile devices and other electrical and electronic equipment. When electronic equipment reaches the end of its useful life, simply throwing it away […]
27
Jan
The global e-waste management market size is projected to reach $5.04 billion metric tonnes till 2020 according to Markets and Markets. More than half of the electronic items are personal appliances such as computers, smartphones, TVs, and household appliances such as heating and cooling equipment. India is one of the biggest producers of e-waste who […]
29
Jan
“Managing e-waste isn’t just sustainability—it’s a global responsibility.” Introduction: E-Waste and the Bigger Picture India is experiencing an electronics explosion—devices are everywhere, and so is the e-waste. But few realize that e-waste management is deeply linked to global sustainability goals, especially the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). From climate change to public health, responsible […]
27
Jan
“Waste isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something sustainable.” Introduction: From Linear to Circular India’s growing electronic consumption is driving a sharp rise in e-waste, with over 3.2 million metric tonnes generated each year. Traditional waste management follows a linear model—make, use, dispose. But this model is no longer sustainable. The solution? A Circular Economy—where […]
27
Jan
“Your old device holds more than metal—it holds your identity.” Introduction: The Silent Threat Behind Every Discarded Device India is making rapid strides in digital infrastructure, but with this comes a major blind spot—data security in discarded electronics. When businesses or individuals throw away outdated computers, hard drives, mobile phones, or storage devices, unwiped data […]
27
Jan
“Compliance isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of sustainable growth.” Compliance in the Age of E-Waste As India’s e-waste generation continues to surge—crossing 3.2 million metric tonnes annually—the government is tightening regulations on electronics manufacturers. In 2025, EPR compliance via a PRO (Producer Responsibility Organization) is not just a good practice—it’s a legal necessity. For electronics brands, […]
