Parliamentarians Discuss Waste Management Bill, Emphasize Scientific Solutions and Resource Utilization
Summary
Parliamentarians have raised concerns over the Solid Waste Management Bill, 2083, urging scientific waste handling, clearer responsibilities, and stronger provisions for hazardous waste. They also called for a circular economy approach that treats waste as a resource and puts greater responsibility on large industries and producers.
Key Points
- Parliamentarians discussed the Solid Waste Management Bill, 2083 in the House of Representatives and raised concerns over its implementation.
- Lawmakers stressed scientific waste management, local capacity building, and using waste as a resource through reduction, reuse, and recycling.
- MPs said fines should not fall on citizens without proper infrastructure and budget, and called for stronger rules on hazardous waste.
- Several members argued that large industries and producers should bear more responsibility for waste and pollution.
