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  Under rapidly advancing technology, consumption of batteries and electronics has gone sky-high. Ragging up the generation of battery waste and electronic waste (E-Waste), with increasing use of smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and household electronics has become a severe environmental concern. To meet this challenge, the Government of India has set the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework which requires producers, importers, and brand owners to manage their products' life-cycle responsibly. EPR for Battery Waste Under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 , and amendments of 2025, EPR for battery waste is a regulatory measure. The EPR for battery waste framework establishes the responsibilities of the producers for collection, recycling, and disposal of used batteries in an environmentally safe way—the hazardous components of these batteries are lead, cadmium, and lithium. In accordance with the mandates of these regulations, producers must...

  EPR registration for Plastic waste is a prerequisite for any manufacturer, importer, or brand owner doing business in India. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has mandated every entity involved in the production or handling of plastic products to take responsibility for the management of post-consumer waste. This rule aims to promote environmental sustainability and reduce plastic pollution in landfills and water bodies. What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a strategic environmental policy where producers are assigned responsibility—both financial and physical—for the post-consumer stage of a product's lifecycle. In the context of plastics, it encompasses packaging materials, carry bags, multi-layered plastics, and more. Under this framework, producers and brand owners are obligated to recycle or recover a percentage of the plastic they intr...