Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Plastic Waste Management in India

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Empower your business to achieve seamless EPR compliance and contribute to a sustainable future with NETZERO India’s expert guidance.

netZERO Estimation

Estimate your EPR plastic credit needs and get tailored guidance from our compliance team.

netZERO turns plastic waste into high-integrity, CPCB- and SPCB-compliant EPR credits. As part of Re Sustainability, we recycle over 2 Million tonnes of plastic every year across our sites in 11 countries. Our in-house plants, audited partners and full digital traceability ensure that every credit you buy supports landfill diversion, carbon reduction and true circularity. Join us to meet your EPR targets and prove your impact with confidence.

Aggregated Credit Marketplace

Verified EPR Plastic Credit Sales: We have inhouse CPCB aligned credits and source from trusted recyclers across India Flexible packaging, films, PET, multi-layer packaging, etc. You choose based on your compliance needs

Seamless Compliance & Reporting

Credits accompanied by digital documentation, traceability logs, and certificates Audit-proof: trace from waste source to credit issuance

Sustainability-Driven Impact

Each credit supports circular economy, reducing landfill, virgin resin use, and carbon emissions Aligns with your ESG & NetZero goals

EPR Plastic Services by netZERO

End-to-end support to turn your plastic compliance into real circularity and impact.

EPR Registration

Seamless onboarding with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)—handled by experts, backed by documentation that’s done right the first time.

EPR Fulfilment

Verified, traceable credit fulfilment from real recycling across all plastic types and geographies

EPR Annual Filing

Accurate filings, complete documentation and audit-ready reports, every year.

Assisting the clients for CPCB Queries / Concerns

From clarifications to compliance checks, we handle CPCB and SPCB engagement so you stay worry-free and future-ready.

EPR Training for brands

Clear, practical training to build internal EPR capability and keep your teams aligned with the latest mandates.

Know Your Plastic Packaging Waste Categories:

Under India’s Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, your EPR obligations depend on the type of plastic packaging you use. Here’s a breakdown to help you identify your category:

Hard plastics that hold their shape—includes bottles, containers, jars, caps, tubs, and closures.

Common in FMCG, personal care, food & beverage.

*A clean,well-lit image of common rigid plastic items arranged together, PET water bottles, shampoo bottles, jars with screw caps plastic food containers, etc

Thin, pliable materials like plastic films, pouches, wrappers, and shopping bags, whether single-layered or multi-layered with only plastic.

Widely used in snacks, frozen foods, e-commerce packaging.

*A variety of flattened, crinkly, or soft plastic materials—such as chips packets, plastic shopping bags, plastic mailer envelopes, and stretch film around boxes.

Packaging with at least one plastic layer and one non-plastic layer—like metalized snack wrappers, paper-plastic laminates, and tetra packs.

Common in ready-to-eat, dairy, and beverage segments.

*Shiny, metallic snack wrappers (like Lay’s), Tetra Pak juice boxes, and instant noodle wrappers, highlighting how these are not fully plastic.

Plastic made from certified compostable materials, including carry bags, cutlery, and some packaging films.

Must be certified by CPCB-recognized labs.

*Eco-friendly themed image with compostable carry bags (often printed as compostable), compostable spoons/forks etc

Not sure which category your packaging falls into?
netZERO provides category assessment and full EPR onboarding support to ensure you’re compliant from day one.

Why Choose netZERO for Your EPR Plastic Obligations?

01 Authentic Credit Generation with In-House Recycling

As part of Re Sustainability, netZERO is built on the backbone of 9+ lakh tonnes of plastic processed annually in our in-house facilities, offering unmatched scale and credibility.

02

Massive Processing Capacity Across India

Operating 4 dedicated recycling facilities with 5000 TPD capacity and processing, we issue only traceable, physically backed plastic credits, not estimates.

We control the process end to end, ensuring unmatched credibility.

03 Nationwide Network of Audited Plastics Recyclers

We work with SPCB and CPCB-certified partners in every state, all vetted through regular audits to ensure compliance, traceability, and credit integrity you can trust.

04 Digital Traceability & Compliance First

Our in-house app tracks every plastic flow from source to credit issuance, enabling audit-ready EPR compliance with built-in social inclusion.

05 Unlocking Hard-to-Recycle Waste

From 19 MSW plants to chemical recycling with PolyCycl, and the Plastic Circularity Initiative in Hyderabad and Raipur saving 15,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, we recover what others can’t.

06 Plastic Circularity Initiative: A Landmark Program

In Hyderabad and Raipur, we process 32,000 TPA, recycle 9,000+ tonnes, and cut 15,000 tonnes CO₂ annually, one of India’s first large-scale circularity models delivering measurable climate impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Plastic Waste Reduction Standard (PWRS)?

It’s the global standard for verifying plastic recovery and recycling. netZERO ensures all credits meet PWRS criteria– measurable, audited and high-impact.

What is one Plastic Credit worth?

Each credit equals 1 metric tonne of verified plastic recovery or recycling. Value depends on project type, location, plastic type and social impact. netZERO maximizes both environmental and market value.

How does the system ensure additionality?

Only recovery beyond business-as-usual gets credited. netZERO ensures all projects follow PWRS baselines and undergo strict audits to maintain integrity.

How are Plastic Credits similar to Carbon Credits?

Both offset what can’t be reduced. netZERO follows third-party verified, globally accepted protocols for real, additional environmental impact.

What makes netZERO different from other credit providers?

We don’t just issue credits, we build projects. netZERO manages design, validation, audit support and market access under one integrated system.

Is netZERO a recognized Verra project developer?

Yes. We are a Verra-approved service provider under PWRS, with full alignment to global audit and compliance protocols.

What support does netZERO provide for new credit projects?

From project design and baseline analysis to MRV setup and third-party coordination, netZERO handles it end-to-end.

Can netZERO help sell our Plastic Credits?

Yes. We connect verified credit issuers with qualified brand buyers, ensuring fair value and verified sustainability outcomes.

Where does netZERO operate?

We work across 20+ Indian states via our in-house facilities and vetted partner network, aligned with your operational footprint.

How do credits support ESG and sustainability goals?

Each credit comes with audit reports, traceability records and impact documentation, compatible with ESG, GRI, BRSR+ and SDG frameworks.

What documentation do we receive with each credit?

A Plastic Credit Certificate, third-party audit report and digital impact summary—ready for disclosures, ESG reports and investor use.

How do we start with netZERO’s Plastic Credit program?

Get in touch. Whether offsetting plastic use or creating new credits, netZERO supports you from onboarding to verified impact.

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