As the world copes with global plastic waste issues and an unbalanced natural ecosystem. The government of suggested enacting legislation to establish a framework for directing and maintaining various businesses that utilize plastic in their manufacturing and packaging. The government has responded by enacting the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (EPR). The Extended Producers Responsibility requirements apply to all producers, brand owners, and importers
This strategy was designed by the Central Pollution Control Board to protect and manage the growing quantity of plastic waste and plastic waste generation.
In theory, allocating such responsibility might lead to incentives to reduce waste at the source, promote environmentally friendly product design, and help meet public recycling and materials management goals.
If you are a Producer, Importer, Brand owner with having Obligation for Extended Producers Responsibility fulfillment in Uttarakhand you may follow the below steps for Registration:
Step 1: Registration with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) & Uttarakhand State Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB)
Step 2: Collection of Waste through an authorized waste management agency
Step 3: Collection & Aggregation of Relevant Documents
Step 4: Quarterly Report Submission to CPCB
Step 5: Submission of Annual Report on Extended Producers Responsibility Liability Fulfillment.
Opening/Meeting: At the beginning of the process, there is an opening meeting to brief the client on the content of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the workflow for the process. The client is given an opportunity to ask questions and have their queries resolved.
Identification and Sign Up Process: The next step is to identify the appropriate category for the client and sign them up for the appropriate program. There are two programs available: the Producer Identification and Brand Owner (PIBO) program and the Producer Waste Plan (PWP) program.
Sharing List of Documents and Form for Data Collection: Once the client has been signed up for the appropriate program, a list of required documents is shared with them, along with a data collection form. This form is specific to the client’s category.
Data Collection and Validation: The client collects the required data and submits it for validation. The data is scrutinized to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once validated, the data is finalized.
File Upload: The finalized data is uploaded to the government’s system for processing.
EPR Certificate Done: After the data is processed by the government, the client receives an EPR certificate, which certifies their compliance with EPR regulations and their commitment to sustainable production and waste reduction.