Study, research and support programme

The State Government may—

1. (a) undertake studies to determine the composition of biodegradable or non-biodegradable garbage ;
2. (b) establish measures to conduct or support research or programmes to encourage source reduction, re-use and recycling of waste ;
3. (c) conduct or support studies to determine the social and economic feasibility of household and other solid waste separation schemes, including studies of the type and amount of recyclable materials in solid wastes ;
4. (d) encourage local authorities in the State of Haryana to provide readily accessible solid waste collection depots for residents who are not prescribed with regular garbage pick up ;
5. (e) undertake and encourage local authorities and other persons to implement policies to recycle waste materials, to promote energy conservation and to purchase products made from recyclable materials ;
6. (f) conduct and support research on waste management and recycling including information on recyclables ;
7. (g) conduct or support research on waste management and recycling, for use in educating the public, local authorities, institutions and industry ; and
8. (h) impose requirements on manufacturers, distributors and other person who produce or handle commodities with respect to the type, size, packaging, labelling and composition, of packaging that must or must not be used and with respect to the disposal of packaging including standards for material degradability and recyclability.