Introduction to EPR Plastic EPR Plastic, or Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic, is a game-changing policy approach that places the responsibility for the entire lifecycle of plastic products on the manufacturers. This concept goes beyond traditional recycling programs, encompassing everything from production to disposal. By implementing EPR regulations, communities can tackle plastic pollution head-on, creating […]
Introduction Imagine a world where every piece of plastic you use is offset by an equal amount being recycled or removed from the environment. That’s the promise of plastic credits. These innovative tools offer a way for businesses to take responsibility for their plastic footprint while contributing to global cleanup efforts. But the benefits don’t […]
Introduction The damage that plastic pollution poses to wildlife, ecosystems, and even human health has reached a worldwide scale. The “take-make-dispose” linear economy paradigm is no longer viable. Enter the circular economy – a revolutionary approach that aims to eliminate waste and maximize resource efficiency. At the heart of this transformation are plastic EPR companies, […]
Introduction to CPCB Registrations The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a legally mandated body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It stands as India’s sentinel against environmental degradation, maintaining and improving the quality of the environment in India. Established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, CPCB […]
Introduction Plastic pollution has become an alarming and threatening environmental concern. With the increasing production and consumption of plastic products, the need for effective waste management solutions has never been this important. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a promising approach to tackle this issue, which puts the responsibility on plastic manufacturers for sustainable […]
EPR compliance for e-waste is an important policy tool for ensuring that electronic products are disposed of responsibly and that the environmental impact of e-waste is minimized. It encourages producers to design products that are more durable, repairable, and recyclable and promotes the conservation of natural resources. What is EPR compliance for E-waste? E-waste, or […]
EPR is an important policy tool for shifting the responsibility for managing and disposing of waste away from taxpayers and onto producers. By holding producers responsible for the environmental impacts of their products, EPR can help to promote more sustainable production and consumption practices and reduce the amount of waste that pollutes the environment. To […]
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), the term was first credited by Thomas Lindhqvist, a Swedish Economist. He introduced the idea because he believed plastic producers were being irresponsible. So he decided to do something about it as it was affecting our environment badly. What is EPR? Extended producer responsibility is a method for adjusting a product’s […]
Introduction: India is generating about 3.5 million tons of plastic waste annually and the per capita plastic waste generation has almost doubled over the last five years and about 60% of the plastic waste has been recycled annually in India. Plastic is made up of various harmful and toxic chemicals thus it poses a serious […]
The issue of waste management is a matter of immense concern and has a direct impact on the environment. Every year around 300 million tons of plastic waste is getting produced on earth and somehow it is gathering in landfills, incineration and littering up into the environment. This way plastic is polluting the environment which […]