EPR as an Asset Class: Securing PCR Feedstock in the 2026 Market
Walk into any sustainability review at a major FMCG or packaging company in India right now, and you will find the same two conversations happening in the same room but not with each other. The sustainability team is managing EPR credits, filing CPCB documentation, and hitting annual targets. The procurement team is scrambling to source […]
Emerging Markets Spotlight: Waste Management Opportunities in Asia-Pacific
When people talk about waste management in Asia-Pacific, the discussion usually begins from the same point. Too much waste, not enough infrastructure, cities growing faster than systems can handle. All of this is true in many ways, but it is also not the complete picture. The other side of the story is that this region […]
Why Most Companies Fail EPR for Plastic Waste Audits (And What CPCB Actually Checks)
Over the years, we have worked directly across the waste value chain with brands, waste collectors, aggregators, recyclers, processors, auditors, and regulators. This proximity gives us a very clear view of how EPR compliance functions in practice, not just in policy. One consistent pattern stands out. Most companies that face challenges during audits do not […]
How the Plastic EPR Movement in India Is Connecting Consumers, Brands & Recyclers
As plastic use continues to rise in India, managing the resulting waste has become an important environmental priority. New initiatives and improved systems are helping the country move toward more sustainable plastic practices. At the centre of this transformation is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a policy approach that is redefining how producers, consumers, and recyclers […]
Reducing Environmental Impact: Best Practices for Textile Waste Management in Factories
The textile and apparel industry is a key pillar of India’s economy. However, the same sector also produces large volumes of waste during manufacturing. Every stage of production, from spinning and dyeing to cutting and finishing, creates fabric scraps, sludge, and chemical residues. Much of this waste still ends up in landfills or incinerators. With […]
EU’s New EPR Legislation for Textiles: What Brands Need to Know
The European Union (EU) has taken a decisive step towards making the textile industry more sustainable through the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation for textiles. This new framework, set to take effect across EU member states by 2025, is designed to ensure that producers are held responsible for the entire lifecycle of their textile products […]
The Future of India’s EPR Plastic Credit Market: Rapid Growth by 2030
The Future of India’s EPR Plastic Credit Market: Rapid Growth by 2030 At ReCircle, we are passionate about driving India’s transformation towards a circular economy through effective plastic waste management. The Extended Producer Responsibility Plastic (EPR) system is a landmark approach that makes producers, importers, and brand owners accountable for the plastic they put into the market. Through […]
Impact of Delayed EPR Registration on Businesses in India
In India’s ongoing journey toward sustainable development, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a pivotal regulatory mechanism to ensure that businesses bear accountability for the plastic they introduce into the market. The framework mandates producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) to collect, recycle, and manage post-consumer plastic waste in line with their obligations. However, one of […]
The Environmental Impact of Not Recycling Plastic in India
India roughly generates around 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. Without effective plastic recycling systems in place, much of this waste ends up in landfills, oceans, and informal dump sites, triggering long-term consequences for the environment, economy, and public health. Without effective plastic recycling systems in place, much of this waste ends up in landfills, […]
What Is a Circular Economy & How It Works?
On a Sunday morning in Mumbai, you finish your chai, crumple the milk packet, and toss it into the bin. It joins yesterday’s biscuit wrappers, today’s vegetable peels, and a random charger cable that gave up on you mid-week. Out of sight, out of mind. Except nothing you throw away actually, or I mean truly […]