Which of the following is a key feature of the 'Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016' (amended)?
- Complete ban on all plastic use
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging waste management
- Mandatory incineration of all plastic waste
- Export of plastic waste without restrictions
Answer: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging waste management
EPR makes producers, importers, and brand owners responsible for collecting and processing plastic packaging waste, promoting circular economy approaches.