TNPSC Thervupettagam

National Resource Efficiency Policy, 2019

August 24 , 2019 1836 days 1054 0
  • 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.

Draft on National Resource Efficiency Policy 2019

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