How can I apply for plastic waste mangement?

1. How can I apply for plastic waste management? Introduction In this blog, we shall discuss how to recycle plastic waste in India, it is generated by around 20-25 thousand tons every day. Therefore, plastic waste rapidly enters and affects environmental pollution and it has been occurring due to the non- disposal of plastic waste. Thus, it leads to the spreading of life-threatening diseases in humans and animals. Nowadays, it is one of the major concerns in India. So, The government of India introduced the extended producers' responsibility (EPR) 2016, and the plastic waste management rules, 2016 same define the responsibilities of PIBOs to manage plastic waste disposal in India. As per the provision of PWM rules, Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for the management of plastic waste packaging is entrusted with the PIBOs (Producer, Importer, business owners) who introduce the product to the market. They are required to establish the system for management of plastic waste generated due to their products by engaging with local bodies and are responsible for setting up the PWM (Plastic waste Management) system with assistance from producers and brand owners. Further, Those PIBOs who are operating in more than two states, are required to obtain registration from CPCB and others who are operating in one or two states need to obtain registration from SPCB/PCC, EPR Action plan for PWM has to be submitted for obtaining the registration. Who are eligible to register under Plastic Waste Management?

2. Every producer, brand owner, recycler, and manufacturer involved in plastic waste is eligible to register under plastic waste management. Producer- It means a person engaged in the manufacture or import of carrying bags or multilayered packaging or plastic sheets or like, and includes industries or individuals using plastic sheets and its covers made of plastic sheets or multilayered packaging or wrapping the commodity. Brand Owner- It means a person or company who sells any commodity under a registered brand label or trademark. Importer- A person who buys products/goods from another country for use in their own country. Categories of plastic under waste management Rigid- Rigid plastic is made from denser and thicker material and they do not easily squeeze. For instance- lawn chairs, buckets, toddler toys, etc.

3. Flexible plastic- It refers to a plastic that is easily flexible and squeezed such as coca cola can, plastic polyethylene (LDPE) is the most common type of plastic sheeting, it is very flexible, most often from 0.5 mils thick to 40 mils in flexible sheet form. MLPs- Refers to Multi-layered plastic materials are made up of one or more layers of plastic that enclose a thin layer of aluminum. It is commonly used in the packaging of chips, biscuits, toffee, chocolate wrappers, etc. According to the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules 2016, Multi-Layer Plastic (MLP) is any packaging material that uses one layer of plastic with a combination of other packaging materials such as paper, aluminum, polymeric materials and metalized. Compostable- Compostable plastics are next-generation plastics that are made up of renewable sources or biomass. Compostable needs human intervention compared to biodegradable things. Documents required for applying under Plastic waste management ●Company PAN ●GST Registration Number ●CIN (Company Incorporation Number) ●Authorized person Aadhar card, Pan card, and IEC (Import and Export code) Conclusion In this article, we have discussed plastic waste management and products that come under plastic waste. while registering for plastic waste one needs to understand the eligibility and relevant documents required under this category. Hope, this article gives you some insights into plastic waste management in India.