With reference to plastic packaging, what does EPR stand for?

• A. Ecological Protection Role
• B. Epoxy Poly Rehydroxy-sulphate
• C. Environment Protection Responsibility
• D. Extended Producer Responsibility

Answer: (D)

The Government of India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging, under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022. This aims to eliminate single-use plastic.