What is EPR in Plastic waste Management?
The 2016 Plastic Waste Management Rules outline the Extended
Producers Responsibility, or EPR, regime. The regulations require
those that produce plastic garbage to take action to reduce waste
creation, avoid littering, maintain separated waste storage at the
source, and transfer segregated waste in compliance with regula-
tions. Producers, importers, and brand owners are accountable for
making sure that their waste plastic packaging is processed by re-
cycling, reusing, or disposing of it at the end of its useful life. (such
as co- processing/ Waste-to-energy/Plasticto-oil/roadmaking/indus-
trial-composting).
Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) are required under
these recommendations to register with the Central Pollution Con-
trol Board (CPCB). The Extended Producer Responsibility program
will cover plastic packaging trash generated both before and after
consumer use.
Registration on the centralized portal developed by CPCB?
The following entities shall register on the centralized portal devel-
oped by CPCB:
1. Producers of plastic packaging; Importers of all imported plastic
packaging and/or plastic packaging of imported goods;
2. Brand Owners (BO) of supermarkets, retail chains, and online
platforms;
3. Plastic Waste Processors involved in (a) recycling, (b) waste to
energy, (c) waste to oil, and (d) industrial composting, excluding
those that meet the requirements of the Ministry of Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
[Link] Categories of Plastic Description
packaging under
EPR
1 Category 1 Rigid Plastic Packaging
2 Category 2 Carry bags, plastic sa-
chets or pouches, plas-
tic sheets or similar
materials, and flexible
plastic packaging in
single or multilayer
(more than one layer
with different types of
plastic) configurations
3 Category 3 Plastic packaging that
is multilayered, with at
least one layer of plas-
tic and one layer of a
material other than
plastic
4 Category 4 Biodegradable plastic
bags and packaging
materials composed of
plastic sheets
Responsibilities of PIBOS
Producer, importer, and brand owners is what PIBO stands for. All
PIBOs operating in India that utilize plastic packaging in their opera-
tions, regardless of their volume of business or size, are subject to
the EPR requirements and must register on the EPR Portal and com-
ply with the following obligations:
1. Reusing
2. Making Use of Recycled Content
3. Utilize
4. disposal of last remains
5. Participating voluntarily in the recovery and collecting of plastics
6. File yearly reports: For the interim Registration period, annual
reports must be filed by June 30 of the following year.
7. Present certification documentation (Plastic credits).
Process to Register, Comply and Obtain EPR Certificate
Step 1: The process begins with registration at the CPCB/SPCB and
the filing of the necessary paperwork, which primarily consists of a
KYC, an action plan, an agreement, certifications, licenses, and
other applicable documents.
Step 2: Within a year, the authorized waste management company
will retrieve the agreed-upon quantity of post-consumer plastic
waste from the designated area and recycle or properly dispose of
it in accordance with CPCB/SPCB regulations.
Step 3: To demonstrate their garbage collection efforts, the waste
collection provider will provide the necessary documentation.
Step 4: The agency of PIBOM shall report to CPCB on a quarterly
basis.
Step 5: The agency will annually submit a final report to PIBOMs
following the conclusion of the activity.
[Link] Plastic waste Gener- Proposed Process-
ation Slab ing Fees
1 Less than 1000 INR 10000
2 Between 1000 - 10000 INR 20000
3 More than 10000 INR 50000
Timely Compliance:
Form 1 - needs to be filled by the concerned producer and then
with in 120 days after undergoing thoroughly inspection CPCB will
grant the respective authorsation. This certificate once acquired
shall remain valid for five years from the date of announcement.
Renwal and Fees:
The renewal of the certificate has to be applied 120 days before the
expiry with the CPCB, for which compliance report must be obtained
from concerned State Pollution Control Board. Every year producer
must submit their annual records on or before the 30th day of June
of every year. The registration charge will be the same as the initial
registration fee. When filing out annual returns, 25% of the applica-
tion fees must be paid as annual processing fees.
How SKMC Global can help ?
As service providers for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
waste management, we at SKMC Global are essential to the efficient
setup and running of EPR systems.
The following services are provided by the SKMC Global team to im-
prove and facilitate business transactions for you and your organi-
zation.
Initial stage
We frequently demonstrate to the business that, as service
providers, it is their responsibility to collect and transport customer
garbage to recycling or disposal facilities. Establishing collection lo-
cations, planning pickups, and making sure garbage is moved in an
environmentally responsible way are all included in this.
To help your business make sure that waste products are handled,
recycled, or disposed of in accordance with environmental laws and
EPR standards.
Compliance and Reporting:
Through the provision of paperwork and reporting on the quantity of
waste collected, treated, and recycled, our knowledgeable staff will
assist your business in complying with EPR standards as service
providers. Making sure producers fulfill their responsibilities, they
frequently take care of the administrative duties related to EPR
compliance.
We guarantee adherence to municipal, national, and international
regulations in all waste management operations. Conformity to
health and safety laws, environmental standards, and any particular
EPR needs are all part of this.
Marketing:
Furthermore, we are involved in enlightening customers about the value of recycling and garbage
management. In addition to promoting the usage of collection services, they may plan awareness
campaigns and offer guidance on appropriate garbage disposal.
To enhance waste management procedures, we also put a lot of effort into creating and applying in -
novative technology. innovations in waste-to-energy systems, digital platforms for monitoring and
reporting trash flows, and recycling technologies are a few examples of this.
Data Management and Tracking:
Our team will keep a careful eye on and record the movement of
waste from collection to recycling or final disposal. To ensure ac-
countability and transparency in the EPR system, they manage
databases and tracking systems to keep an eye on the types and
quantities of waste handled.
Collaboration with Producers:
In order to develop and implement waste management systems
that comply with producers' EPR obligations, service providers fre-
quently collaborate closely with producers. This partnership could
entail developing eco-friendly product designs, optimizing packag-
ing for recycling, or building up reverse logistics networks.
Every manufacturer, producer, consumer, bulk consumer, collection
centres, dealers, e-retailer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler in-
volved in manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, collection, storage
and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment
listed come under these E-waste rules.
SKMC Global provides businesses with a full range of services to
help them achieve EPR compliance and efficient waste manage-
ment. They offer a variety of solutions, including waste audits, indi-
vidualised sustainability strategies, and state-of-the-art digital sys-
tems for tracking and reporting trash in real-time. Businesses may
actively support the circular economy by working with SKMC Global
to promote effective recycling and resource recovery. Companies
stay updated about environmentally friendly waste management
techniques thanks to expert advice and knowledge sharing. Adopt-
ing SKMC solutions has a positive influence on the environment by
lowering pollution and saving resources. Additionally, companies
build their brand’s reputation, luring eco-aware clients and encour-
aging loyalty. Companies who work with SKMC Global become
change agents, advancing a greener, more sustainable future
