WHAT IS EPR?
Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR is the commitment made by a producer to facilitate a reverse collection mechanism and recycling of end of life, post-consumer waste. The objective is to circle it back into the system to recover resources embedded in the waste.
Phase I – Registration and Preparation of EPR Plan
- Under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (PWM Rules), all the companies that use plastic packaging must register as a “producer ” or “brand owner”.
- Submit the application of registration to the CPCB if operating in more than 2 states or selling products under a brand name in different parts of the country
- Submit an EPR action plan to the CPCB containing type and quantities of plastic waste (pre and post consumer) generated (zone-wise), manner of collection and processing of plastic waste (zone-wise). details of implementing partners etc. along with supporting documents.
Phase II – Implementation of EPR Plan
- Collection, transportation, recycling, processing/ co-processing or disposal of equivalent quantity of plastic waste as set out in approved EPR plan: through own distribution channel, In partnership with municipalities/local bodies, through agencies such as SZW or any other method that ensures traceability.
- The plastic waste to be collected is brand agnostic. The relevant criteria is grade of plastic and the quantities set out in the EPR plan.
- Maintenance of records for each activity for quarterly filings.
OUR EPR SERVICES
Saahas Zero Waste (SZW) has over 10 years of experience in helping national and multinational brands manage their Extended Producer Responsibility in India. We have developed an extensive collection network that includes consumers and the informal sector. SZW has also formally collaborated with authorised recyclers and end destinations. Our MIS system enables us to capture data and prepare detailed reports for our customers.
COMPONENTS OF OUR EPR MODEL
Reverse Logistics
SZW has a well-defined reverse supply chain that allows effective transportation of post-consumer waste to the authorised end destination
Social Inclusion
SZW has innovative social inclusion models where informal waste workers will be able to meet the costs of compliance through incentives against delivering results.
Public Awareness
SZW conducts extensive awareness programmes which include social media campaigns, corporate events and collection drives.
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