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Criterion 25 Resource recovery from waste

Objective

To maximize the recovery of resources from the recyclable and biodegradable waste and to reduce
the burden on landfi lls.
25.1 Commitment

25.1.1 Employ resource recovery systems for biodegradable waste as per the Solid Waste
Management and Handling Rules, 2000 of the MoEF.
25.1.2 Arrangement for recycling of waste through local dealers.

25.2 Compliance

The following documents are to be submitted.
25.2.1 Narrative indicating the plan and arrangement with local dealers for recycling of materials
generated.
25.2.2 Details of plan and design of the waste treatment plant along with capacity for the disposal
of biodegradable waste.
25.2.3 Narrative indicating the generation and reuse of by-products from the waste treatment
plant.

25.3 Appraisal (maximum points – 2)

25.3.1 Zero waste generation through appropriate resource recovery measures as per clauses
25.2.1, 25.2.2, and 25.2.3 (2 points).

Figure 10 Team process