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Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a great initiative in the field of waste management. The strategy is developed in a fashion to add all of the environmental related expenses a product may incur through its life cycle. EPR legislation serves as a driving force behind the implementation of all major remanufacturing initiatives. It emphasizes on end-of-use treatment of products used by consumer. The primary aim of this initiative is to boost the amount and degree of merchandise recovery. It is also very helpful in reducing overall impact of waste materials on the environment. The Introduction of EPR Authorization Registration This amazing and powerful concept was formally introduced in Sweden. In the year 1990, Thomas Lindhqvist mentioned about it in a report to the Swedish Ministry of the Environment. Later on, the initiative was defined as an environmental protection strategy which helped manufacturers reach a specific environmental objective; primarily of a reduced overa...

  Waste is a never ending issue. Each year, waste is generated in bulk. Huge growth in the population has also contributed to increase in waste production. Apart from homes, these wastes are also generated from offices and industries. Management of wastes is an issue. Most people and organizations are simply unaware of proper disposal techniques. Improper disposal of wastes can result in major threat of serious pollutions such as air and water pollution. Nations across the globe are busy looking for ways to deal with this issue. This is where the role of ‘EPR’ comes. EPR is an acronym for ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’. It is an initiative taken by the government to deal with the waste and help protect the environment. EPR certificate is awarded to organizations complying with the rules and regulations outlined by the entity. Understanding Extended Producer Responsibility Initially coined during the early 90s, the term EPR was aimed at providing incentive to all manufa...

    What is e-waste? All “electrical and electronic equipment” can be categorized under e-waste. This can be any equipment in whole or part that has been discarded as waste by the consumer/bulk consumer. All of these equipments discarded as rejects from the processes of manufacturing, refurbishment and repair are e-waste. E-Waste Management The rules laid for management of E-Waste in the year 2016 outdo the rules laid down for E-Waste Management & Handling in 2011. However, the rules were finally implemented in the year 2017. The mandate dictates that the rules are applicable to the following entities involved in the process of manufacturing, sales, transfer, buying, collecting, storage and processing of e-waste: - Producers - Manufacturers - Refurbisher - Consumers - Recycler - Bulk consumer - Collection centres - Dealers - E-retailer - Dismantler Equipment Covered Under EPR The following electrical and electronic equipment are covered under EPR Policies: - Fluoresce...

  In the year 2011, the E- Waste Rules of Management & Handling was declared. In the following year, it came into effect. The rules are valid to the following involved in the manufactures, sale, purchase and handling of electrical and electronic equipment or components specified in schedule – I of the Rules: - Consumers - Dismantler - Producers - Recycler of e-waste - Collection centre - Bulk consumer Under the above directed rules, the following two categories of end of the life electrical and electronic equipment are covered: (i) IT and Telecommunication Equipment (ii)  Consumer Electricals and Electronics such as Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Fluorescent containing lamps, mercury containing lamps, Air Conditioners, and TVs It was declared by the MoEF & CC, GoI under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 vide G.S.R. 338(E) dated 23.03.2016. This came into effect from the 1st of October 2016. This command was introduced to make sure effective implementation of EPR...

Understanding E-Waste E-waste is a term used to define end-of-life electrical and electronic gadgets. In short, they are broken, leftover or obsolete gadgets powered by electricity. The category includes discarded equipment such as printers, PCs, telephones, toasters, television sets, refrigerators, electronic toys etc. Also referred to as electronic trash, the manufacturing waste from electrical and electronic units, faulty consumer durables, and office IT waste are categorized into this waste. Significance of E-Waste Management Most people don’t realize but lack of waste management, especially electronic waste can be hazardous to the environment and human health. The metal present in them can be extremely dangerous. E-waste often comprises of harmful metals such as cadmium, mercury, lead, beryllium, chromium, and many more. These can contaminate land and water. In addition, e-waste is also a source of several valuable metals such as gold, copper, aluminum; silver etc. The...

E-waste is “electrical and electronic equipment”. The categorized waste can be equipment in whole or part cast-off as waste by the consumer/bulk consumer. Those thrown away as rejects from the processes of manufacturing, refurbishment and repair are also categorized as e-waste.  The rules of E-Waste Management outlined in 2016 surpass the rules laid down for E-Waste Management & Handling in 2011. These rules were ultimately implemented in year 2017. According to the mandate, the rules are applicable to the following involved in the process of manufacturing, sales, transfer, buying, collecting, storage and processing of e-waste: - Manufacturers - Producers - Consumers - Bulk consumer - Collection centres - Dealers - E-retailer - Refurbisher - Dismantler - Recycler The EPR directive lists down responsibilities of several stakeholders in detail. The mandate is directed towards stakeholders involved with electronic products right from the stage of manufacturing to its recy...