Author(s): Dr. Seema Sangwan

Abstract:

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy that was implemented in Europe during the 1990s. Producers are required to adhere to the collection and recycling rates established by EPR legislation, which extends their responsibility for their products beyond the consumption stage. In this paper, we conduct a systematic review of EPR, which encompasses its advantages for society, the environment, and business, in light of the significance of this subject. This initiative is spearheaded by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) through centralized digital portals. This study examines the present efficacy and constraints of the EPR framework in the Indian waste management ecosystem. The integration of the extensive informal sector, which is responsible for managing nearly 90% of India's refuse, is a multifaceted social and logistical challenge.

Methodology: Employed a combination of secondary data from official CPCB Reports and Ministry (MoEFCC) filings, which was supplemented by a systematic case study of technology driven Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) such as Recykal.

Findings: Although the initial compliance rate for e-waste was high in 2023-24 (approximately 92.15%), the performance experienced a substantial decline to approximately 48.32% in 2024-25, indicating a developing implementation gap.

Future of EPR in India is becoming more high-tech and expansive. The market is anticipated to reach $5 billion by 2030, with block chain-based traceability serving as a foundation for transparency. EPR will evolve from a trivial regulatory obstacle to a primary factor in the promotion of sustainable industrial innovation and resource security.

Keywords:

Extended producer responsibility (EPR), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs).

DOI: 10.61165/sk.publisher.v13i3.2

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A study on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on Corporate Performance

Pages:10-15