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Plastic Waste Management
Looking at the alarming volumes of plastic waste, the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, were passed to mandate the elimination of non-recyclable plastics within two years. In subsequent years, plastics that are non-recyclable, non-energy recoverable, or lack alternative uses were banned.
All bulk producers, packaging brand owners, and other stakeholders must meet their market targets for channeling plastic waste (both recyclable and non-recyclable) and take responsibility for recycling it. This entails ensuring that all generated plastic waste is processed under conditions that do not harm the environment.
As per provisions 9(1&2) and 13(2) of the PWM Rules, 2016, as amended in 2018, all obligated entities are required to register for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This framework ensures accountability and compliance in managing plastic waste to mitigate its adverse environmental impacts.
Plastic Waste Management Process
In these waste management strategies, several are scientifically based, such as recycling, incineration, bioremediation, and landfills. These methods are established to have a clean environment and good plastic waste disposal.It is now a liability for the manufacturers and sellers of plastic products to gather the waste generated from their production. For example, the brand owners are responsible for their brand packaging, collection, and recycling of the packets and plastic packaging which contain their name.Â
Machineries in our MRF Plant
Our Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery designed to optimize the sorting and processing of waste materials. The facility features trommel screens for efficient size-based separation, air classifiers for the sorting of lightweight materials, and magnetic separators for the removal of ferrous metals. Additionally, eddy current separators are employed to extract non-ferrous metals, while optical sorters ensure precise identification and sorting of various materials. To further enhance operational efficiency, we utilize balers for compacting recyclables, conveyors to facilitate smooth material flow, and shredders for size reduction. Together, these advanced technologies work seamlessly to maximize resource recovery and minimize waste, supporting our commitment to sustainable waste management practices.
Segregation Process at our MRF Plant
The segregation process at our Material Recovery Facility (MRF) involves the systematic sorting of mixed waste to recover valuable materials. Incoming waste is first inspected and pre-sorted to remove contaminants.
Uttarpara Municipality has implemented source segregation at the household level. Waste is further sorted manually on a conveyor belt, and residual plastics as well as other materials are transferred to the station for processing.
Key Processes:
Industrial Waste:
Waste is also received from industrial houses.
Dry Waste Segregation:
Materials are categorized into PET, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, MLP, and recyclables like paper, glass, and metal.
Processing at Plant:
