EPR

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced scheduled maintenance of the Centralized EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging from May 1 to May 11, 2025. This maintenance may impact EPR compliance for PIBOs (Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners), making it crucial to act early and plan submissions before the downtime begins. What Does This Mean

India is moving steadily towards its goal of a circular economy, where materials are reused, recycled, and reintegrated into production processes, minimizing waste. A key driver of this transition is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under the Plastic Waste Management Rules (PWMR), 2016, amended from time to time. Starting April 1, 2025, a significant

Many Stakeholders were facing difficulties and technical glitches on their EPR logins. CPCB was finding it difficult to help all the parties in resolving their issues and maintaining a record of the same over helpline and designated email. In order to streamline the complaint management and ensure the accountability, CPCB launched an online platform to

We’ve noticed that many packaging items aren’t meeting the current marking and labelling rules. As we’ve observed that many producers, importers, or brand owners are incorrectly using Air Water consent numbers or other registration numbers instead of the required EPR registration number. By adhering to the Marking & Labelling guidelines outlined in Rule 11 of

Introduction to Green Credits and Sustainable Logistics In today’s rapidly evolving world, green credits have emerged as a vital tool in promoting sustainability within the logistics industry. Representing a unit of measure tied to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, these credits encourage businesses to adopt more eco-friendly practices. As logistics plays a pivotal role in the