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What is extended producer responsibility in plastic waste management ?

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What is extended producer responsibility in plastic waste management ?

Extended Producers Responsibility means the responsibility of a producer (includes Brand-owners/Importers) for the environmentally sound management of the product until the end of its life.

Under EPR in accordance with PWM Rules 2016 (amendment 2018)  PIBOM’s (Producers, Importers and Brand Owners, Manufacturers) are given a significant responsibility for the recycling or disposal of post-consumer waste.

What is PRO?

The waste generators such as brand owners/producers are required to collect back the end of life waste generated through their business. This responsibility is met through waste collection agencies who are recognized as a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) .

Post-Consumer Waste Management System (Extended Producers Responsibility) – Pictorial Flow Chart

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