Driven by serious sustainability concerns, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed a draft ‘National Resource Efficiency Policy 2019.
It aims to streamline the efficient use of these resources with minimum negative impact on environment.
The policy aims for a ‘circular economy’ - Through efficient use of available material resources, based on principles of 6R.
6R stands for- reduce, reuse, recycle, redesign, re-manufacture and refurbish.
Zero Landfill Approach - Imposing ‘landfill taxes’ for bulk generators of waste so that they can move towards optimal use of materials and better waste management.