{"id":40474,"date":"2022-02-24T11:38:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T06:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=40474"},"modified":"2022-02-24T11:39:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T06:09:58","slug":"epr-target-in-e-waste-management-meaning-significance-and-obligations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/epr-target-in-e-waste-management-meaning-significance-and-obligations\/","title":{"rendered":"EPR Target in E-Waste Management: Meaning, Significance and Obligations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The concept of Extended Producer\nResponsibility proposes comprehensive handling of e-waste in an eco-friendly\nmanner to minimize environmental hazards. The Indian Government introduced it\nunder EWM rules for the systematic abatement of e-waste. Extended Producer\nResponsibility refers to the policy-oriented approach that compels producers of\nEEE (electrical and electronic equipment) to ensure systematic and\ncomprehensive management of e-waste in an eco-friendly manner. This write-up\nseeks to discuss the significance of EPR target in E-waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With e-waste being a problematic concern for the Government, several measures have been implemented to date for its effective management. Unfortunately, such measures have failed to bring any tangible outcome in this regard. This is why the Government implemented the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility under <strong>E-waste management rules, 2016<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/cpcb.nic.in\/e-waste\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/epr-target-in-e-waste-management-meaning-significance-and-obligations\/#Significance_of_EPR_Target_in_E-waste_Management\" >Significance of EPR Target in E-waste Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/epr-target-in-e-waste-management-meaning-significance-and-obligations\/#Computation_of_E-Waste_Generation\" >Computation of E-Waste Generation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/epr-target-in-e-waste-management-meaning-significance-and-obligations\/#The_e-waste_generated_via_end_of_life_products\" >The e-waste generated via end of life products:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/epr-target-in-e-waste-management-meaning-significance-and-obligations\/#Details_of_EPR_Plan\" >Details of EPR Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/epr-target-in-e-waste-management-meaning-significance-and-obligations\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_EPR_Target_in_E-waste_Management\"><\/span>Significance of EPR Target in E-waste Management <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EPR plan refers to an implementation plan\nwhere the producer renders its overall scheme for fulfilling EPR targets and\nmentions methods for accumulation and mobilization of e-waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EPR plan in\nE-waste management seeks;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Evaluating the quantum of e-waste generated via\ntheir end-of-life products, Drafting a scheme for accumulation, and\nmobilisation of said products with the same EEE code to certified\nrecyclers\/dismantlers, <\/li><li>Estimating budget for EPR implementation <\/li><li>Outlining scheme for an awareness campaign, <\/li><li>Declaration about ROHC compliance <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every producer\nmust apply for EPR authorisation via form-1 (E-Waste (M) Rules, 2016. The said\nform must entail the legitimate details about the accumulation and mobilisation\nof the end-of-life items as cited u\/s 2.1.1 to 2.1.7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The producers\ncan revise their EPR plan accordingly whenever required, but not without\ninforming CPCB. In such scenarios, the EPR authorisation seeks amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Computation_of_E-Waste_Generation\"><\/span>Computation of E-Waste Generation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E-waste generated for a given EEE category code is to be computed on the\nbasis of the quantity of EEE introduced in the market in the preceding years\nand considering the average life of the equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such computation should be performed with the aid of the given method: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_e-waste_generated_via_end_of_life_products\"><\/span>The e-waste generated via end of life products: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E-waste generation (weight or number) in the FY &#8216;x \u2013 y&#8217; = Sales in the FY\n&#8216;(x-z) &#8211; (y-z)&#8217; where, &#8216;x \u2013 y&#8217; = FY in which generation is estimated, and z=\naverage service life of EEE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_of_EPR_Plan\"><\/span>Details of EPR Plan <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Producers must furnish their EPR plan attached with EPR plans attached with Form-1 for seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/epr-authorization-for-e-waste\"><strong>EPR authorisation<\/strong><\/a>. Producers may furnish various options and schemes relating to E-waste mobilisation, and such schemes should be briefed out with a pictorial representation\/flowchart of the e-waste movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The schemes and options for E-waste mobilisation may comprise the following: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Detail of scheme\/incentive about returning of electronic waste by consumers\/bulk consumers whether via dealers or take-back system or buy-back arrangements or exchange scheme for e-waste mobilization<\/li><li>If a producer intends to discharge its EPR responsibility via PRO, then details of PRO structure and system of accumulation and mobilization to the certified recyclers\/dismantlers of e-waste.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If\nthe e-waste exchange is a part of mobilization, then the particular thereof.<\/li><li>If a\nproducer is choosing DRS, i.e. deposit refund scheme&#8217; or exchange scheme for\naccumulation and mobilization of e-waste, then the particulars of the mode of\nrefund of the submitted amount taken from the consumer or bulk consumer during\nthe time of sale have to be mentioned along with the interest that ends up due\nat the prevalent rate for the duration of the deposit at the time of time-back\nof the end of life item. <\/li><li>Producer\nof product code CEEW5 may render a list of waste deposition units or collection\nfacilities financed by them according to under rule 17 (1) of the Solid Waste\nManagement Rules 2016 for mobilizing such wastes to <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rate at which e-waste is generated in our country is threatening. E-waste comprises heavy and toxic substances that leave a lasting impact on the environment and human beings. EPR came as a comprehensive solution as it holds producers and other entities liable for e-waste generation.  EPR target in e-waste serves as a tangible blueprint for the producer when it comes to effective e-waste accumulation and management. It gives a clear picture about a specific quantity of e-waste to be procured, recycled, reused, dismantled and disposed of for a given year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/role-and-duties-of-pro-under-ewm-rules\/\">Role and Duties of PRO under EWM Rules\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility proposes comprehensive handling of e-waste in an eco-friendly manner to minimize environmental hazards. The Indian Government introduced it under EWM rules for the systematic abatement of e-waste. Extended Producer Responsibility refers to the policy-oriented approach that compels producers of EEE (electrical and electronic equipment) to ensure systematic and comprehensive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":40479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[888],"tags":[2052],"acf":{"service_id":"498"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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