Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Single-use plastics are mostly made from fossil fuels.
2.India has implemented the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to reduce the plastic wastes.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. According to reports, over 98-99% of single-use plastics are made from fossil fuels. The chemicals used to produce plastics, such as ethylene and propylene, are derived from fossil hydrocarbons. India has implemented the EPR framework under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The guidelines mandate producers, importers, and brand owners to ensure recycling and proper management of plastic packaging waste. This is aimed at reducing pollution caused by plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices.
Source: The Hindu
