Types of EPR
1. EPR for Tyres
According to the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and
Climate Change's (MoEFCC) Amendment Rules, all producers, waste tyre recyclers, and re-dealers now
have extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations. These obligations include registering,
meeting EPR targets, and having provisions for paying environmental compensation in the event of
non-compliance. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has created different criteria to
guarantee that regulation is carried out effectively.
2. EPR for Plastic Packaging
The government implements the EPR regime under the plastic waste
management rules to promote sustainable practices in the plastic industry and reduce the amount of
plastic trash that pollutes the environment. It had established fundamental standards for the
plastics business, including appropriate processing through recycling, and re-user end-of-life
disposals, such as co-processing, Waste-to-Energy, Plastic-to-Oil, roadmaking, and industrial
composting. In order to help manufacturers increase the sustainability of their operations, minimize
waste, and advance a circular economy, it has also accepted responsibility for the whole lifecycle
of its products. This has the effect of advancing sustainable business practices.
3. EPR for Electronic Products
Manufacturers, importers, producers, and sellers of electronic
goods are required by EPR rules to sell their wares in an ecologically responsible and sustainable
manner, minimizing adverse effects on the environment and public health.It can be accomplished by
product collection, reuse, recycling, or product disposal at the end of their useful lives, and EPR
programs vary from country to country.
4. EPR for Batteries
Holding producers responsible for the end-of-life management of
their products is a key component of E-waste Management, which is a crucial step in ensuring that
batteries are managed in India in a way that is ecologically beneficial. These apply to all battery
types, including lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, and lithium-ion batteries, and manufacturers are
required to make sure that a specific volume of used batteries is collected and recycled annually.
5. EPR for Tire Waste
Under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), manufacturers are
mandated to handle the entire lifecycle of tires, which includes production and disposal. This
program enhances a sustainable method of tire waste management through promoting recycling and reuse
of used tires so as to minimize land pollution with waste materials while combating environmental
damages.
6. EPR for Oil waste
With respect to oil waste producers have to account for the
recycling as well as elimination of spent oil in accordance with Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR). Hence in reducing ecological dangers, declining soil and groundwater pollution plus
encouraging sustainability agencies must use this strategy responsibly from production until
disposing it off.
7. EPR for Rubber Waste
The manufacturers have to manage products made of rubber at their
end of life as per the EPR. This initiative reduces harm to the environment, promotes recycling and
lessens pressure on landfills by ensuring a sustainable practice through proper collection,
processing and reuse of rubber waste.
8. EPR for Metal Waste
The producers are obligated to oversee the recycling and disposal
of metal products in line with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for metal waste. The industry
fosters a circular economy by making sure that metals are easy to recycle and repurpose thus
reducing environmental degradation while saving raw materials.
9. EPR for Iron Waste
EPR requires manufacturers to take responsibility for scrap iron
collection, recycling and disposal. This system helps sustain manufacturing processes through proper
management of iron waste, minimizing environmental degradation and promoting resource use
efficiency.
