Ecomark and Biodegradable Plastics — Study Resources & PYQs
Ecomark and the role and importance of biodegradable plastics.
- Estimated study time: 60 minutes
Study resources
- Ecomark - GKToday (Article) — Explains the Ecomark scheme launched in 1991 by MoEF, the BIS certification process and the product categories covered. Short and exam-ready.
- Environmental labelling and the concept of Eco-marks - INFLIBNET e-books (Article) — Academic chapter explaining the earthen-pot logo and why it was chosen, plus how eco-labelling (including biodegradable products) links to Agenda 21. The logo question comes up often.
- Eco Mark Scheme: logo, products list, certification - ClearTax (Article) — Lists the criteria a product must meet (recyclable, recycled or biodegradable materials) and the licensing procedure. Good for the 'criteria' part of the answer.
Taught in these subjects
- ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT — BCET11 · Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu