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 […]
Understanding CPCB EPR Credits & Their Growing Impact
Most businesses rarely pause to think about what happens to their packaging once it leaves the warehouse, crosses distribution networks, and finally lands in the hands of a consumer, because traditionally, responsibility ended at the point of sale. However, in today’s regulatory and environmental landscape, that invisible journey of waste circles back to the producer, and […]
How CSR Strengthens EPR for Plastic Waste in India
If EPR for plastic waste were only about paperwork, India would already be plastic-free. But anyone who has worked even one day in waste management understands that EPR is shaped far less by documentation and far more by how waste is actually collected, sorted, and handled on the ground. This is where CSR steps in, […]
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 to Register for EPR for Plastic Waste in India
EPR for Plastic Waste usually becomes a priority for businesses at a particular moment. It often arises when a CPCB notice lands in the inbox, when an auditor flags non-compliance, or when a client or marketplace asks for proof of EPR registration before proceeding with business. For many companies, plastic has always been part of […]
A Complete Guide to Plastic EPR Compliance in India
Extended producer responsibility is one of those terms that sounds complicated until you realise it is actually built on a straightforward idea. If a company puts plastic into the market, it should also take responsibility for what happens to that plastic after it is used. That is it. That is the heart of EPR in […]
Breaking Down India’s 18% GST on Waste: A Barrier or an Opportunity?
Explore how the 18% GST on waste shapes recycling costs, rPET adoption, and the competitiveness of plastic recycling companies, and what change could mean. Most people do not think twice about what happens to waste once it leaves their homes. But for India’s recycling ecosystem, what happens after that moment makes or breaks the entire […]
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 […]
How Europe’s EPR Policies Are Shaping the Future of rPET Flake Demand
Introduction Across the world, recycling and sustainability are no longer optional; they are essential. Governments, companies, and consumers are all rethinking how plastic waste should be handled and reused. Europe is leading this global shift through its strong Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies, which make producers accountable for the life cycle of their plastic packaging. […]