Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an essential environmental policy designed to reduce the impact of waste, particularly plastic, e-waste, and battery waste. Under EPR, producers, importers, and manufacturers are held accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, including post-consumer waste management. EPR compliance ensures that these entities actively participate in waste reduction efforts, such as organizing collection, recycling, and proper disposal programs.
EPR returns refer to the annual filings that registered entities must submit to report their compliance with EPR requirements, such as recycling rates, sales data, and waste management practices.