Question 15GS3GS3
Waste circularity is emerging as a solution to India's mounting solid waste crisis. Discuss the key principles of waste circularity and the government's initiative in this regard. How effective have these measures been in fostering a circular economy? (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
Waste circularity is an essential component of circular economy to reduce demand of raw materials and decrease dependence on imports of precious raw minerals
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Main Body
Waste circularity as sustainable solution: 1. Effective waste management & Reduced demand for fresh raw materials Key principles of waste circularity: 1. 3RRRReduce, Reuse, Recycle principles of circular economy 2. Efficient waste collection 3. Segregation and reallocation of waste materials 4. Re-integration with production chains A Critical materials as lithium can be utilised for new batteries. Government's initiatives in this regard: 1. e-Waste management rules 2. Producer's responsibility for waste collectionExtended Producer Responsibility 3. Waste circulation norms at local body level 4. Repurposing and reutilisation of essential minerals & elementsreduce import dependency Effective less of those measures: 1. Increased awareness among populationabout circularity 2. Repurposing, segregation and integration in production chains 3. Efficient utilization of waste 4. Reduced landfill prize 5. Concept of urban miningrecovery computer, electronic & non-biodegradable waste for recovery of elements 6. Reduced pollution under Environment Protection Act, 1986 However, certain constraints: 1. Waste collection systems vast functioning efficiently 2. No proper segregation & muddier dumping 3. Lack of enforcement mechanisms 4. Restricted utility of recovered minerals & elements
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Conclusion
Thus circular economy has to be ensured to make India self-sufficient in resource needs and safeguard environment (paradigm shift).
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Topper
VISHWAJEET GUPTA
AIR 67
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Biodiversity and Environment
Pollutant
Waste Circularity and Circular Economy
Writing Stats
225
Total words
1
Paragraphs
explanatory
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