CHENNAI: The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has issued a draft notification to exempt Common Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities (CMSWMF) from obtaining prior environmental clearance (EC) and asked the public to send their opinion.

As per the draft notification, CMSWMFs generate value-added by-products such as secondary raw materials, compost, and energy, thereby promoting circular economy and sustainable development by converting waste into wealth.

The draft argues that the role of such facilities is fundamentally different from other industries, as they are primarily established to prevent, control, and reduce soil, water, and air pollution.

The decision to exempt the facilities from EC follows a series of recommendations from both the Expert Appraisal Co

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