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Andhra Pradesh Tackles Industrial Waste with New Policy
5 Feb
Summary
- Andhra Pradesh released operational guidelines for its 2025-30 Circular Economy and Waste Recycling Policy.
- Over 4,000 industries in Andhra Pradesh generate significant hazardous industrial waste.
- The policy maps 25 key waste types across 14 sectors for targeted interventions.
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued operational guidelines for its Circular Economy and Waste Recycling Policy, effective from 2025 to 2030. These guidelines provide actionable procedures for various stakeholders, including government agencies and industrial units, to manage industrial waste.
Andhra Pradesh, a fast-growing industrial hub, faces significant environmental challenges due to waste generated by its numerous industries. Reports indicate over 4,000 industrial units producing substantial hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The new policy addresses this by grouping 25 key industrial waste types across 14 major sectors.
This strategic approach aims to integrate circular economy principles into the state's development. By transitioning from a linear production model to a circular one, the policy is crucial for tackling the state's industrial waste landscape and aligning with global sustainability goals.
