EPR Misuse Worsens India’s Plastic Crisis UPSC

The issue of plastic pollution in India has reached alarming levels, exacerbated by the misuse of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) highlights significant flaws in the implementation of EPR, which was designed to hold producers accountable for the lifecycle of plastic products. This report sheds light on the misuse of EPR certificates and its implications for India’s environmental health.