EPR Awareness and Community Programs for NGOs
Engage in EPR awareness, waste worker integration, and circular economy initiatives
Overview
NGOs can play a vital role in EPR by raising awareness among consumers and informal waste workers, supporting collection and segregation, and advocating for inclusive and fair EPR implementation. We support NGOs with knowledge, partnerships, and program design.
EPR Requirements for NGOs
EPR Awareness and Education
Communicate EPR and plastic waste rules to communities, schools, and local bodies in simple, actionable terms.
Waste Worker Integration
Support integration of informal waste workers into the EPR chain through collection centers and fair pricing.
Collection and Segregation Programs
Design and run collection or segregation programs that can link with recyclers and PROs for EPR fulfillment.
Advocacy and Feedback
Channel ground-level feedback to policymakers and industry for inclusive and effective EPR implementation.
Common EPR Challenges
- Explaining EPR and PWM Rules in accessible language
- Connecting community collection with formal EPR value chain
- Ensuring fair treatment and pricing for waste workers
- Limited funding for awareness and capacity-building programs
- Measuring impact of awareness and behavior change
- Coordinating with multiple stakeholders (municipalities, PROs, recyclers)
How We Help NGOs
EPR Awareness Kits
Ready-to-use awareness materials, presentations, and FAQs for communities and schools on EPR and plastic waste.
Collection Center and PRO Linkages
Connect your collection or segregation initiatives with registered collection centers, recyclers, or PROs for offtake.
Waste Worker Training
Training modules for waste workers on segregation, quality, and documentation so they can participate in EPR-linked supply chains.
Partnership and Funding Support
Support in designing proposals and partnerships with PROs, producers, or CSR for funding EPR-linked programs.
Our Process
- 1Initial Consultation
We analyze your scope and EPR applicability.
- 2CPCB Registration
Complete documentation, portal setup, and EPR registration submission.
- 3Target Setting
Calculate annual EPR targets based on PIB (Plastic in Brand).
- 4Certificate Procurement
Source EPR certificates from our recycler network at competitive rates.
- 5Annual Returns
Compile data, prepare Form 1 & Form 2, and submit before the June 30th deadline.
- 6Ongoing Support
Year-round compliance monitoring and regulatory updates.
Success Story
An NGO running plastic collection in 20 wards of a metro city wanted to link with the EPR system. We helped them structure documentation, connect with a PRO for offtake, and train 50 waste workers on segregation. They now supply 8 MT of segregated plastic monthly to the PRO, with better prices for waste workers and clear traceability for EPR.
Ready to Achieve EPR Compliance?
Align your NGO's plastic waste work with EPR. We support awareness, waste worker integration, and linkages with the formal EPR chain for greater impact.