EPR for Battery Waste, Electronic Products, and Used Oil in India
Extended Producer Responsibility ( EPR ) presents a huge compliance obligation to the producers, importers, and brand owners in the backdrop of a fast-paced industrial and consumption landscape in India. EPR is made obligatory under various Rules as the essence of a system to hold the producers accountable for environmental impacts of their products throughout the lifecycle. The EPR for Battery Waste , EPR for Electronic Products , and EPR for Used Oil are essential to achieving sustainable waste management. The Importance of Complying with EPR The main aim of EPR is to ensure that the burden of waste collection, recycling, and safe disposal is shifted from municipal bodies to producers to a certain extent. The entire system helps in proper disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste, thereby saving the environment from contamination and safeguarding human health. Any violation of EPR laws means that heavy fines will be levied on the industry while the industry suffers furt...