

Extended producers responsibility in India
What is extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) in India?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a responsibility given to producers, manufacturers and importers for environmentally sound disposal/recycling of post-consumer products through a The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Guidelines drafted in PWM Rules 2016, further amended in 2016 enforces Brand-owners, Manufacturers, Products Importers to establish efficient waste collection system for plastic packaging waste and ensure the safe disposal following guidelines.
Under PWM Rules plastic waste collection is Brand Neutral i.e its not limited to packaging waste of producer itself and also it is Geography Neutral.