Why EPR matters
EPR ensures that businesses take accountability for the waste generated from their products and packaging. It helps:
- Reduce environmental pollution
- Promote recycling and circular economy
- Ensure legal compliance for businesses
- Improve brand sustainability and ESG performance
Who needs EPR compliance
EPR applies to:
- Producers – Manufacturers of plastic packaging or products
- Importers – Businesses importing packaged goods
- Brand Owners (PIBOs) – Companies selling products under their brand name
Industries include FMCG, e-commerce, electronics, plastics, and batteries.
EPR for Plastic Waste (India focus)
Under Plastic Waste Management Rules:
- Businesses must collect and recycle equivalent plastic waste
- EPR targets increase every year
- Only authorized recyclers can be engaged
- Digital tracking and credit systems are mandatory