How to Achieve EPR Compliance for tyre Waste in India
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s waste management strategy. As per the guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Extended Producer Responsibility EPR mandates producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) to ensure the environmentally sound management of their waste products. Tyre waste, a significant contributor to environmental pollution, is now a critical focus of EPR compliance. Understanding EPR and Tyre Waste Management EPR is a policy approach that assigns responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product—from design to disposal—to the producer. For tyres, this responsibility extends to ensuring proper collection, recycling, and disposal of end-of-life tyres (ELTs). Tyre waste poses significant environmental challenges: Non-biodegradability : Tyres take hundreds of years to decompose. Health hazards : Improper disposal leads to the breeding ...