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  The present-day world displays how more and more people are indulging in technology, and as a result, there is a simultaneous increase in e-waste. Approximately 50 million tonnes of e-waste is accumulated annually, with a mere 20% of the same being recycled. This turns out to be a critical threat to the surrounding and human health since e-waste comprises toxic materials like cadmium, lead, and mercury.    Extended Producer Responsibility - EPR in waste management is one answer to this challenge. EPR is a policy concept that holds producers responsible for their products' whole lifecycle, including disposal. Manufacturers would be incentivized to devise items with recyclability in mind and to accept responsibility for their disposal if EPR was used in e-waste management.  Through the E-waste Management Rules 2016, India has applied EPR in waste management , including e-waste. These laws require producers to collect and dispose of e-waste in an environmentally respo...

  The growing awareness about extended producer responsibility in India is quite evident. Some describe EPR as a proactive business measure, while others define EPR as an environmental protection strategy. Ever wondered why you should care about EPR at all? More importantly, what is extended producer responsibility all about? Let’s explain: What is extended producer responsibility, and why is it important? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a stringent policy approach for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, recyclers, and importers. According to the environmental policy, producers and business owners are entailed to rethink, strategise, and improve the entire life cycle of products from scratch. This implies that a producer is responsible for figuring out sustainable product designs that serve long and keep a close watch on the lifecycle of products post-consumption. If you are not already aware, the constant demand for newer and innovative products every day implies increased sca...