FAQs
What is Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR)
EPR means the responsibility of a producer for the environmentally sound management of the product until the end of its life.
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Which entities shall register on the centralized portal developed by CPCB?
The following entities shall register on the centralized portal developed by CPCB:
I. Producer (P)
II. Importer (I)
III. Brand owner (BO)
IV. Plastic Waste Processor engaged in (a) recycling, (b) waste to energy, (c) waste to oil, and (d) industrial composting.
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Which are the plastic packaging categories covered under EPR?
The following plastic packaging categories are covered under EPR:
Category I : Rigid plastic packaging
Category II : Flexible plastic packaging of single layer or multilayer (more than one layer with different types of plastic), plastic sheets or like and covers made of plastic sheet, carry bags, plastic sachet or pouches
Category III : Multilayered plastic packaging (at least one layer of plastic and at least one layer of material other than plastic)
Category IV : Plastic sheet or like used for packaging as well as carry bags made of compostable plastics
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What is Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)?
Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, 'Electrical and Electronic Equipment' (EEE) means equipment which are dependent on electric current or electro-magnetic field in order to become functional and also the equipment for the generation, transfer and measurements of the electricity.
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What Is E- Waste?
E-Waste means electrical and electronic equipment, including solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells, whole or in part discarded as waste, as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes.
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Entities required to register at E-Waste EPR Portal?
As per the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022, following entities are required to register at E-Waste -EPR Portal:
(a) Manufacturer
(b) Producer
(c) Refurbisher
(d) Recycler
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