Q: What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? EPR is a government policy in India that makes manufacturers, importers, and brand owners responsible for the collection and proper recycling or disposal of the products they sell — even after consumers use them. This includes E-waste, Plastic Waste, Batteries, and Tyres.

Q: Why is EPR important for waste management in India? EPR helps reduce pollution by ensuring that waste like used electronics, plastics, batteries, and tyres don’t end up in landfills or the environment. It also encourages producers to design eco-friendly products and take responsibility for their waste.

Q: What is EPR for E-waste? Answer: Under EPR for E-waste, companies selling electronic items (like phones, computers, TVs) must collect back a certain percentage of used or end-of-life products and send them to authorized recyclers. This ensures safe handling of hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium.

Q: How does EPR work for Plastic Waste? For plastic packaging, companies are required to: •Collect and recycle the same amount of plastic they use, •Phase out single-use plastics, •Use more recycled content in their packaging. This helps reduce plastic pollution and promotes circular use of materials.

Q: What is EPR for Batteries? Under the Battery Waste Management Rules, battery producers must ensure that old or used batteries (like those in EVs, inverters, or mobiles) are collected and recycled safely. This prevents dangerous chemicals from leaking into soil or water.

Q: Is EPR applicable to vehicle tyres as well? Yes. The EPR framework for tyre waste requires manufacturers and importers of tyres to collect and responsibly recycle or retread old tyres. This helps prevent illegal burning or dumping of tyres which causes severe air and land pollution.

Q: Who needs to register under the EPR framework? Any Producer, Importer, or Brand Owner (PIBO) dealing in electronics, plastic packaging, batteries, or tyres must register with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and fulfill EPR obligations under the respective waste rules.

Q: What happens if companies don’t comply with EPR rules? Non-compliance can lead to heavy environmental compensation fines, cancellation of licenses, or even legal action by the CPCB. The government is now strictly monitoring EPR performance through an online portal.

Q: How can individuals support EPR and responsible recycling? You can: •Return used electronics, batteries, and plastic items to authorized collection points or take-back programs. •Avoid single-use plastics and buy products with recyclable packaging. •Choose brands that promote sustainable practices.

Q: What role does Weecykal play in EPR and waste management? Weecykal helps brands and producers meet their EPR targets by providing: •Registration & authorization •Verified & Traceable credits management •Annual filings & returns •Audits & compliance trail management, Documentation support, and •Compliance management with CPCB rules. We make sustainability simple and achievable.