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Waste Policy Research

Evidence and analysis to shape better waste rules and programmes.

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Policy research and analysis on waste regulation
What it is

Policy research analyses waste rules, their implementation gaps and international practice to inform better regulation and programmes — from SWM and PWM rules to EPR and circular-economy policy.

Why it matters
  • Good policy needs evidence, not just intent
  • Implementation gaps are where rules succeed or fail
  • Comparative practice reveals what works
Evidence, then intent

Build policy that rests on evidence

Policy research analyses existing rules, their implementation gaps and international practice — turning evidence into recommendations that can actually shape better regulation.

Policy recommendationsActionable and defensible
Analysis of what worksGaps, data & stakeholder input
Evidence baseRules, implementation & global practice
RecommendationsEvidence base

Every recommendation rests on the evidence and analysis beneath it.

How we do it

A clear, practical approach

01Policy review

Current rules, gaps and international practice.

02Evidence & analysis

Data and stakeholder input on what works.

03Recommendations

Actionable policy recommendations.

Proof on the ground

Related work we've delivered

Real projects behind our research & policy — named partners, measured outcomes.

Research

Single-Use Plastics Value-Chain Assessment

2 cities in Maharashtra & 2 cities in Tamil Nadu

4Cities studied (2 Maharashtra + 2 Tamil Nadu)
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Composting

Turning Waste Into Wealth — City Compost Business Models for ULBs

Ballarpur · Erandol · Badlapur · Karad, Maharashtra

245 MTProject compost demand fulfilled (April–June 2022)
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Research

Impact Evaluation of a Decentralized Solid Waste Management Project

16 Bulk Waste Generators across Mumbai & Pune

88%Segregation rate achieved at household level
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FAQ

Waste Policy Research — quick answers

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What is Waste Policy Research?
Policy research analyses waste rules, their implementation gaps and international practice to inform better regulation and programmes — from SWM and PWM rules to EPR and circular-economy policy.
Who needs Waste Policy Research?
It's built for governments & institutions. Good policy needs evidence, not just intent Implementation gaps are where rules succeed or fail
How does Social Lab deliver Waste Policy Research?
Policy review: Current rules, gaps and international practice. Evidence & analysis: Data and stakeholder input on what works. Recommendations: Actionable policy recommendations. You get: A policy & gap analysis; Comparative-practice review; Policy recommendations.
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