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

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

Answer: (A)

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.