The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority is working with the Excise Department on a unified QR framework and transition mechanism ahead of Phase I implementation from April 1, 2027. More than 1,600 hotels, restaurants, cafés and other HoReCa establishments have already registered.
Tag: Waste Management
Mapusa Moves Closer to Net-Zero Plastic Goal with Second Dry Waste Collection Centre
Mapusa strengthens its waste management efforts with the launch of a second Dry Waste Collection Centre under the Plastics Lighthouse Project, aiming for a net-zero plastic future.
Mumbai to Install Floating Barriers to Prevent Plastic Waste from Reaching the Sea
Mumbai is set to install floating trash barriers across key waterways to intercept plastic waste before it flows into the Arabian Sea, marking a major step toward tackling marine pollution.
Goa Moves Toward Zero Waste with Godrej Consumer Products’ Innovative Programme
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is driving a transformative waste management initiative in Goa, diverting over 5,800 metric tonnes of waste from landfills. Through community engagement, technology-driven monitoring, and worker welfare programs, the initiative creates a sustainable model for rural and semi-urban areas.
Glass Injuries on Goa’s Beaches Spotlight Deposit Refund Scheme as Preventive Solution
Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa’s beaches have raised fresh concerns over waste management and public safety. With multiple cases reported across popular stretches, the state’s Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) is emerging as a practical, incentivised solution to curb litter at source.