EPR Registration for Plastic Waste: A Crucial Step Towards Sustainability
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...