Plastic Waste Management

Helping producers fulfil their EPR obligations by managing the collection, recycling, and environmentally sound disposal of plastic waste in full compliance with CPCB guidelines.

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Plastic Waste Management

Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. With its durability and versatility, plastic is used in every aspect of our daily lives. However, its persistence in the environment poses significant risks to ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Nearly 40% of all plastic waste in India comes from single-use plastics, contributing significantly to pollution.

The landfills are now carelessly filled with this non-biodegradable material, and yet we're still producing it. The Earth is not capable of bearing the load of this increasing waste. We as individuals must be informed and create awareness.

What is meant by Plastic Waste Recycling?

Recycling of plastics is the process of recovering used or discarded plastic materials and converting them into new, usable products. It plays an important role in reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste, conserving valuable resources, and supporting the principles of a circular economy.

In addition to helping manage the increasing volume of plastic waste generated every year, recycling also reduces the need for producing new plastic, thereby saving both raw materials and energy.

Benefits of Plastic Recycling

Environmental Impact

Reduces landfill burden

Protects ecosystems and wildlife

Minimizes pollution

Resource Conservation

Saves raw materials

Reduces energy consumption

Conserves natural resources

Economic Benefits

Supports circular economy

Creates employment opportunities

Reduces production costs

Social Responsibility

Individual awareness building

Community engagement

Sustainable practices

India Impact
40% Single-Use
Challenge
Non-Biodegradable
Solution
Recycling
Goal
Circular Economy

EPR for Plastic Waste Management

EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is a policy approach where producers are given significant responsibility for the end-of-life management of their product.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the regulatory body for the management of waste. Under the PWM Rules released (on February 16, 2022), it is mandatory to get an EPR certificate under the PWM Rules, 2016, for any entity placing plastic waste of any kind in the market.

Types of Plastic Packaging under EPR

Category I
Rigid plastic packaging
Category II
Flexible plastic packaging (single or multilayer)
Category III
Multilayered plastic packaging (with at least one non-plastic layer)
Category IV
Compostable plastic packaging
Category V
Biodegradable plastics

Applicability of EPR for Plastic Waste

Producer

Any entity engaged in the manufacture or import of carry bags or multilayered packaging or plastic sheets or the like, including industries or individuals using plastic sheets or the like, or covers made of plastic sheets or multilayered packaging for packaging or wrapping the commodity.

Importer

Any entity that imports or intends to import such products and holds an Importer-Exporter Code number, unless otherwise specifically exempted.

Brand Owner

Any entity that sells any commodity under a registered brand label.

Plastic Waste Processors

Entities involved in recycling, co-processing, or converting plastic waste.

Categories
5 Types
Effective
Feb 2022
Stakeholders
4 Key Roles
Requirement
EPR Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our platform

Registration granted for PIBOs under the PWM Rules, 2016 (as amended), does not require renewal and shall be changed only on the request of Producers, Importers & Brand owners, under the existing Extended Producer Responsibility registration.

The Micro & Small category of Brand owners are exempted from fulfilling EPR obligation. All remaining entities are required to be registered on the Centralized EPR portal in line with notified EPR Guidelines.

Entities must pay application fees based on annual plastic waste generation: <1000 TPA: 10000 INR, 1000-10000 TPA: 20000 INR, >10000 TPA: 50000 INR.

The PIBO will have to register both as a PIBO and as a Recycler with relevant documentation. Credits can only be issued to recyclers and the transaction of credits to the PIBO shall be documented.

Plastics contain toxic chemicals that harm both ecosystems and human health. They persist in the environment for centuries, disrupting biodiversity and releasing pollutants into the soil, air, and water.

Yes, from FY 2025-26 it is mandatory for all registered PIBOs to use a certain percentage of recycled content in plastic packaging, as directed by CPCB.

If your application is rejected, you must reapply on the portal using the same login credentials and repay the application fee as per SOP. This applies to entities operating in one, two, or more than two States/UTs—even if rejection is from only one State/UT.

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