In India, there is a well-established system for managing hazardous waste across various industrial and other sectors. However, there remains a significant lack of data and quantification regarding the generation of non-hazardous industrial waste. CSE has developed this practical toolkit to help inventorise and estimate the generation of such non-hazardous waste across different industrial sectors.

As the country moves towards a circular economy, greater emphasis must be placed on non-hazardous industrial waste, which holds the potential to serve as a valuable resource for industries. Its effective reuse can reduce dependence on virgin materials—ultimately lowering carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and improving overall waste management.