Guidelines for Plastic Waste Management Quiz

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What is the main goal of the measures described in the text to reduce plastic waste?

To improve the recycling rate of plastic waste

To reduce the demand for single-use plastics (correct)

To increase the production of single-use plastics

To increase the use of biodegradable plastics

Which of the following measures is NOT mentioned in the text as a way to reduce single-use plastic?

Removing single-use plastics from government offices

Implementing a deposit-return scheme for plastic bottles (correct)

Expanding the 5p plastic bag charge to small retailers

Introducing plastic-free supermarket aisles

What is the role of WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) mentioned in the text?

To implement the on-pack recycling labelling system

To explore introducing plastic-free supermarket aisles (correct)

To develop standards for recycled plastic content

To provide funding for new recycling infrastructure

Which of the following is mentioned as a way to 'improve the rate of recycling' according to the text?

Making it easier for people to recycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'on-pack recycling labelling system' mentioned in the text?

To provide information to consumers on how to recycle packaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the 'Litter Strategy' mentioned in the text?

Reducing the amount of commonly littered plastic items Signup and view all the answers

What is the key recommendation for replacing subsidy-driven models in plastic waste management?

Focusing on output-driven models Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for formalizing the collection of plastic waste?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key guidelines for plastic waste management at the state and district level?

Developing an implementation framework for district collectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of citizens in holding governments accountable for plastic pollution?

Contacting representatives and urging them to release strategies for combating plastic pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for ensuring that plastic waste management systems are working optimally?

Implementing strict enforcement measures and strong IEC (Information, Education, Communication) across the value chain Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for leveraging EPRs (Extended Producer Responsibility) in plastic waste management?

Placing burdens on large producers for the collection of plastic waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of every person organizing an event involving food stuff in plastic packaging as per 'rule # 8'?

Minimize generation of plastic waste and segregate it Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement for institutional waste generators according to the text?

Segregate and store waste following municipal solid waste management rules Signup and view all the answers

What should the waste generator do with segregated plastic waste according to the text?

Hand it over to local bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a person organizing an event involving plastic packaging regarding waste generation?

Responsibly manage the waste generated Signup and view all the answers

What is the guiding principle for waste generators as mentioned in the text?

Segregate and minimize generation of plastic waste Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 (India)

Every person responsible for organizing an event in open space, which involves service of food stuff in plastic or multi-layered packaging, shall segregate and manage the waste generated during such event.
Waste generator shall minimize generation of plastic waste and segregate.
Waste generator shall not litter plastic waste and handover segregated plastic waste to local bodies.
All institutional waste generators shall segregate and store waste in accordance with municipal solid waste management rules.
All waste generators shall pay user fee.

Reducing Plastic Waste in Circulation

Reduce demand for single-use plastic by:
- Removing all consumer single-use plastics from central government estate offices.
- Extending 5p plastic bag charge to small retailers.
- Exploring compulsory options if voluntary agreements prove ineffective.
- Supporting water companies, high street retailers, coffee shops, and transport hubs to offer new refill points for people to top-up water bottles for free in every major city and town.
Working with retailers and WRAP to explore introducing plastic-free supermarket aisles.

Improving Recycling Rate

Making it easier for people to recycle by:
- Continuing to support the industry-led on-pack recycling labeling system.
- Encouraging all brands and retailers to use this system to provide information to householders.
- Continuing to implement the Litter Strategy to reduce plastic litter and littering behavior.
- Implementing voluntary and regulatory interventions that can cut the amount of commonly littered items, and improve recycling and packaging reuse.

Implementing Plastic Waste Management

Important guidelines for plastic waste management at three levels:
- Guiding principles for State SBM directors
- High-level guidelines for implementation framework for District Collectors
Implementing plastic waste management in states and districts by:
- Formalizing collection of plastic waste and supporting local entrepreneurs financially and institutionally.
- Leveraging EPRs to place burdens on large producers for collection of plastic waste.
- Implementing strong IEC and monitoring across the value chain to ensure that systems are working optimally.

duties of Citizens

Five things citizens can do to hold governments accountable:
- Contacting representatives through tweets, calls, or letters.
- Asking representatives to release strategies for combating plastic pollution.
- Urging action if countries haven't banned microbeads in personal care products.

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