Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) places the onus of managing and recycling post-consumer plastic waste on the producers and brand owners. Manufacturers, importers, and retailers of plastic items are required by law to register their products with the EPR for plastic waste in Tripura. This registration entails collecting, sorting, and appropriately disposing or recycling the plastic trash that is produced by their products.

The CPCB launched the EPR plastic certificate in Tripura to enforce responsible plastic waste management. Businesses in Tripura covered by the CPCB EPR Plastic Registration must get this certificate to show that they are dedicated to handling plastic waste in an eco-friendly way.

1. Mitigating Plastic Pollution:- EPR for importers and producers of plastic waste in Tripura plays a crucial role in mitigating plastic pollution. By making manufacturers accountable for the waste generated by their products, the influx of single-use plastics into the environment is significantly reduced. This leads to cleaner urban and rural areas, less polluted water bodies, and a healthier ecosystem, benefiting wildlife and nature.
2. Encouraging Recycling and Circular Economy Practices:- The CPCB's EPR plastic registration in Tripura promotes sustainable practices by encouraging businesses to establish collection and recycling systems for plastic waste. This initiative supports a circular economy, where plastic materials are continuously recycled and repurposed, diminishing the need for new plastic production and preserving valuable natural resources.
3. Generating Green Jobs and Economic Growth:- The implementation of plastic waste collection and recycling infrastructure through EPR registration fosters the creation of green jobs within the waste management and recycling industry. This not only helps address unemployment but also propels the growth of a green economy, contributing to sustainable economic development.