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India Introduces Sector-Specific Rules for Nine Waste Streams, Says Environment Minister

India has introduced sector-specific rules for nine waste streams, according to Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav. This announcement was made during the Circular Economy Conference in New Delhi, where he emphasized the focus on waste prevention, recycling, reuse, remanufacturing, and resource recovery. Yadav noted that approximately 500 lakh metric tonnes of waste have been processed under these regulations. He also urged for improved collaboration between producers and recyclers, particularly in plastic waste management, and called for enhanced recovery of critical minerals from e-waste and batteries.

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