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Challenges of implementing extended producer responsibility for plastic-waste management: lessons from India
In: Social responsibility journal: the official journal of the Social Responsibility Research Network (SRRNet), Volume 19, Issue 9, p. 1595-1612
ISSN: 1758-857X
Purpose
In the transition towards circular economy and sustainable development, effective implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation is crucial to prevent plastic-waste generation and promote recycling activities. The purpose of this study is to undertake a qualitative analysis to examine recent EPR policy changes, implementation, barriers and enabling conditions.
Design/methodology/approach
In-depth interviews and group discussions with key stakeholders were undertaken to derive the barriers and facilitators of EPR implementation. Based on opinions and insights from a wide range of participants, this study identified a number of key issues faced by various parties in implementing EPR in India.
Findings
Stakeholders agree on a lack of clarity on various policy aspects, such as mandatory approval of urban local bodies, registration of recyclers/waste processors and consistency in the definition of technical terms. This paper provides useful policy inputs to address these challenges and to develop comprehensive EPR policy systems. More consultation and deliberation across various stakeholders is required to ensure the policies are effective.
Practical implications
India's plastic-waste generation has increased at a rapid pace over the past five years and is expected to grow at a higher rate in the future. This research provides implications for policymakers to formulate coherent policies that align with the interests of brand owners and recyclers. Clear policy suggestions and improvements for effective plastic-waste management in India are also outlined.
Originality/value
This paper, based on a qualitative approach, contributes to research on plastic-waste management by integrating the perspectives of all EPR-policy stakeholders in India.
Macroeconomic assessment of India's development and mitigation pathways
In: Climate policy, Volume 20, Issue 7, p. 779-799
ISSN: 1752-7457
Achieving sustainable development in India along low carbon pathways: macroeconomic assessment
In: World development: the multi-disciplinary international journal devoted to the study and promotion of world development, Volume 123, p. 1-20
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Passenger transport decarbonization in emerging economies: policy lessons from modelling long-term deep decarbonization pathways
In: Climate policy, p. 1-21
ISSN: 1752-7457