What is EPR Plastic ?
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy, which holds Producers. Importers, and Brand Owners accountable for the introduction of plastic into the environment or any resulting pollution caused by plastic
EPR Registration is mandatory for producers of certain products, such as plastic packaging, under the guidelines set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India. EPR registration ensures compliance with these regulations, and requires producers to establish systems for the collection, transportation, and disposal of end-of-life products
EPR Compliance involves meeting the specified targets for waste collection recycling, and disposal Producers must submit annual reports on their EPR implementation, and failure to comply with the CPCB EPR guidelines can result in penalties and legal action.
EPR Target Fulfillment requires Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) to purchase EPR Plastic credits from EPR registered Recyclers, Co- Processora (PWPs) The CPCB’s EPR guidelines specify the responsibilities of various stakeholders, Including PIBOS & PWPS and local authorities. By fulfilling EPR targets, PIBOs can demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability, improve their environmental performance, and reduce their lability for any environmental damage caused by their products
Benefits of EPR Registration
EPR registration can lead to improved environmental performance and a reduced plastic waste.
Companies registered for EPR can gain a competitive advantage by appealing to environment conscious consumers.
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Key Regulations and Guidelines
EPR implementation in India is governed by the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. These rules mandate that producers, importers, and brand owners are responsible for collecting and recycling their plastic waste. The guidelines also specify certain year based targets for collection and recycling, emphasizing the need for registration with Pollution Control Board (PCB) and the EPR portal. A mandated recycled content requirement for plastic products and targets for reuse of product packaging, has also been specified in the latest amendment.
As per the 2025 EPR Guidelines, the companies are required to:
- Create systems of collection for plastic waste
- Work with recyclers to guarantee appropriate waste re-processing and collection
- Creating recyclable-friendly products by re-thinking the product design.
While these requirements pose various challenges, they will drive innovation in packaging design. This could potentially create partnership opportunities within the plastic waste management ecosystem. In order to fulfil their obligations effectively, brand Owners and manufacturers are now seeking to partner with an EPR compliant recycler.
Challenges in Implementation:
- Lack of data on the amount of plastic waste generated
- Rudimentary infrastructure for waste recycling and segregation
- Dependence on state for EPR rule enforcement
- Need to educate and raise awareness amongst buyers on waste disposal practices
In collaboration with industry players, government bodies and the civil society organizations these challenges can be tackled. The potential of EPR in India has been demonstrated by several initiatives:
- Creation of Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO’s) to fulfil the EPR obligations together
- Collection and recycling programs led by brands in partnerships with the local communities
- Tracking and reporting plastic waste management through the development of digital platforms
- Introducing and incorporating the informal waste pickers into the formal recycling systems.
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