Question

Which of the following is/are provisions under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016:

Code:

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 4 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

2 and 3 only

The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 aim to:

• Increase minimum thickness of plastic carry bags from 40 to 50 microns
• Expand the jurisdiction of applicability from the municipal area to rural areas, because plastic has reached rural areas also;
• To bring in the responsibilities of producers and generators, to introduce collect back system of plastic waste by the producers/brand owners, as per extended producers responsibility;
• To introduce collection of plastic waste management fee through pre-registration of the producers, importers of plastic carry bags/multilayered packaging and vendors

To promote use of plastic waste for road construction