PlasticLens — Plastic Waste & EPR Compliance Calculator

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Plastic Placed on Market (tonnes/yr)

% Rigid Packaging EPR Category ABottles, containers, crates — Category A

% Flexible Packaging EPR Category BFilms, pouches, laminated — Category B/C

ℹ️Scope 3 Category 5 (End-of-Life) + Scope 1 (combustion). Plastic GHG factors vary by polymer type and disposal pathway. Landfill: biogenic CH₄ + leachate. Incineration: fossil CO₂ from carbon content. Recycling: avoided primary plastic production. Source: IPCC 2006 Vol.5, IVL 2021, Franklin Associates 2023.

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Packaging Plastics — Primary Polymers

PWM Rules 2016EU Packaging Reg

India: Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 (Amended 2022, 2024) — all packaging plastic subject to EPR. International: EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 2022/0396 (adopted 2024). GHG EFs: ECOINVENT 3.10 / Franklin Associates 2023 EoL factors.

PET Bottles/Packaging (tonnes) 0.12 kgCO₂e/kg EoLHigh recyclability; well-established collection

HDPE Rigid Containers (tonnes) 0.10 kgCO₂e/kg EoLHDPE bottles, jerry cans, crates

LDPE/LLDPE Films (tonnes) 0.22 kgCO₂e/kg EoLFlexible films, bags, wraps — harder to recycle

PP Packaging (tonnes) 0.11 kgCO₂e/kg EoLCups, tubs, caps, raffia, woven sacks

PVC Packaging (tonnes) 0.45 kgCO₂e/kg EoLHigh Cl content; dioxin risk if incinerated

PS / EPS (tonnes) 0.38 kgCO₂e/kg EoLFood containers, expanded foam; largely landfilled

Multi-layer / Composite (tonnes) 0.55 kgCO₂e/kg EoLTetra Pak, metPET, laminates — non-recyclable

Other Plastics (tonnes) 0.30 kgCO₂e/kg EoLNylon, ABS, PC, bioplastics, other resin codes

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Industrial & Construction Plastics

Haz. Waste Rules 2019ISO 15270

Non-packaging plastic waste from industrial processes. India: Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules 2016/2019 if contaminated. GHG EFs: IPCC 2006 Vol.5 Ch.5 solid waste disposal + incineration.

Industrial PVC Pipe/Profile (tonnes) 0.50 kgCO₂e/kgConstruction / plumbing PVC EoL

ABS / PC Engineering Plastics (tonnes) 0.35 kgCO₂e/kgAutomotive, appliance housings; often landfilled

Nylon / Polyamide (tonnes) 0.28 kgCO₂e/kgTechnical parts; moderate recyclability

Agricultural Film (tonnes) 0.25 kgCO₂e/kgMulch film, silage wrap; often field-burned

Fibre / Textile Waste (tonnes) 0.30 kgCO₂e/kgPolyester, nylon textiles; microplastic risk

ℹ️Disposal pathway drives GHG impact. Landfill: 0.04 kgCO₂e/kg (mostly inert plastic; some CH₄ from mixed waste). Incineration with energy recovery: 2.5–3.1 kgCO₂e/kg (fossil CO₂ from carbon). Informal burning: 3.5 kgCO₂e/kg + dioxin toxicity. Source: IPCC 2006 Vol.5 Ch.5 & 6.

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Plastic Waste Disposal Pathways

SWM Rules 2016IPCC Vol.5

EFs per disposal route. India: Municipal SWM Rules 2016 regulate disposal. Landfill EF: IPCC 2006 Table 5.3 (plastic DOC near-zero). Incineration: IPCC 2006 Table 5.5 — PET 2.29, PE 3.14, PVC 1.97 kgCO₂/kg. Open burning: IPCC 2006 Vol.5 Ch.5 Table 5.1 open burning EFs.

Sanitary Landfill (tonnes/yr) 0.04 kgCO₂e/kgIPCC 2006 Table 5.3: plastic DOC fraction ~0.0; inert but perpetual

Incineration w/ Energy Recovery (t/yr) 2.5 kgCO₂e/kg avgWeighted avg mixed plastic: 2.5 kgCO₂e/kg

Incineration w/o Energy Recovery (t/yr) 3.1 kgCO₂e/kgNo energy offset credit

Open / Informal Burning (t/yr) 3.5 kgCO₂e/kgIPCC 2006 Ch.5 Table 5.1 + dioxin; ILLEGAL India

Co-processing in Cement Kiln (t/yr) 1.8 kgCO₂e/kgSubstitutes fossil fuel; partial credit vs direct coal

Chemical Recycling — Pyrolysis (t/yr) 0.25 kgCO₂e/kgEmerging; energy-intensive but recovers hydrocarbons

Mechanical Recycling (t/yr) 0.08 kgCO₂e/kgBest pathway; avoids −1.5 kgCO₂e/kg virgin plastic

Road Laying (tonnes/yr) 0.05 kgCO₂e/kgPWM Rules mandate road use for non-recyclables

ℹ️Recycled content generates credits by displacing virgin plastic production. Primary PET = 2.15 kgCO₂e/kg; rPET = 0.60 kgCO₂e/kg. Net credit = 1.55 kgCO₂e/kg. EU Packaging Regulation 2024 sets mandatory recycled content from 2030: 30% PET bottles, 10% other plastic packaging.

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Recycled Content Used in Products

PWM Rules 2022EU Packaging Reg 2024

Credit calculation: Virgin plastic EF − Recycled plastic EF = avoided CO₂e per kg recycled content used. India: PWM Amendment 2022 — mandatory recycled content % phased in. EU: mandatory recycled content from 2030 under Regulation 2022/0396.

rPET Used in Production (tonnes) Credit: 1.55 kgCO₂e/kgVirgin PET 2.15 − rPET 0.60 = 1.55 credit

rHDPE Used (tonnes) Credit: 1.20 kgCO₂e/kgVirgin HDPE 1.90 − rHDPE 0.70

rLDPE / rLLDPE Used (tonnes) Credit: 1.40 kgCO₂e/kgVirgin LDPE 2.10 − rLDPE 0.70

rPP Used (tonnes) Credit: 1.25 kgCO₂e/kgVirgin PP 1.85 − rPP 0.60

rPS Used (tonnes) Credit: 2.10 kgCO₂e/kgVirgin PS 3.00 − rPS 0.90

Bioplastics Used (tonnes) Credit: 1.8 kgCO₂e/kgPLA, PHA — biogenic carbon credit vs virgin fossil plastic

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India Recycled Content Obligations

PWM Amend. 2022MoEFCC Schedule

India PWM Amendment 2022 — Schedule III: Minimum Recycled Content in Plastic Packaging. PET bottles: 30% rPET by FY2025-26 (50% by FY2029-30). Other rigid packaging: 10% by FY2025-26 (30% by FY2029-30).

PET Packaging Produced (tonnes) 30% rPET req. FY2025-26

rPET Actually Used (%) Current performance

Other Rigid Packaging (tonnes) 10% req. FY2025-26

Recycled Content Used % Current performance

ℹ️India EPR — Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 (Amended 2022, 2024). All plastic packaging producers/importers/brand owners must register on CPCB EPR portal (pwm.cpcb.gov.in), set annual collection targets and submit EPR certificates. Target: 100% collection obligation phased in by FY2024-25.

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India EPR Annual Targets — PWM Rules

CPCB EPR PortalSchedule II

EPR obligations under PWM Rules 2016 Amended 2022 Schedule II. Category A (rigid): 100% collection obligation from FY2024-25. Category B (flexible, ≥75 micron): 100%. Category C (flexible, <75 micron, non-recyclable): 100%. Category D (compostable): separate stream. Portal: pwm.cpcb.gov.in

Category A — Rigid Packaging (tonnes sold) 100% targetBottles, containers, crates ≥50 micron

Category A — Collected & Recycled (tonnes)

Category B — Flexible ≥75μ (tonnes sold) 100% targetMultilayer laminate ≥75 micron

Category B — Collected / Road Laid (tonnes)

Category C — Flexible <75μ (tonnes sold) 100% targetSachets, multilayer <75 micron

Category C — Energy Recovery / Road Used

EPR Certificates Purchased (tonnes eq.) CPCB marketplaceBuy certificates to meet shortfall obligations

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EU & International EPR Requirements

EU SUP 2019/904PPWR 2024

EU: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) 2024 — mandatory targets for all EU member states. Extended Producer Responsibility: 2030 recycling content — PET 30%, other plastic 10%. Collection targets: 90% plastic bottles by weight 2029.

PET Bottles on EU Market (tonnes) 90% collection 2029

PET Bottles Collected (tonnes)

Total Plastic Packaging EU (tonnes) 55% recycling 2030

Total Collected/Recycled EU (tonnes)

ℹ️India: Single-Use Plastic Prohibition Rules effective 1 July 2022 (MoEFCC Notification). 21 categories of SUP items banned. Penalty: ₹500–₹10,000 or up to 5 years (EPA 1986). Thickness: plastic bags min. 120 micron from 31 Dec 2022.

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India SUP Banned Items Inventory (Since 1 Jul 2022)

SUP Rules 2021MoEFCC notified

MoEFCC Notification S.O. 2628(E) dated 12 Aug 2021: Single-Use Plastic Prohibition Rules 2021 in effect from 1 July 2022. Items listed = PROHIBITED to manufacture, import, stock, distribute, sell or use in India.

Plastic Earbuds / Sticks Produced (kg) BANNEDCotton buds with plastic stem — banned 1 Jul 2022

Plastic Balloons Sticks Produced (kg) BANNEDBalloon sticks and plastic flag poles

Plastic Cutlery (kg) BANNEDPlates, cups, glasses, spoons, forks, knives, trays

Polystyrene Thermocol (kg) BANNEDThermocol for decoration and packaging

Plastic Carry Bags <75 micron (kg) BANNEDCarry bags <120 micron (from 31 Dec 2022)

Plastic Wrapping Film < 100 micron (kg) BANNEDWrapping/packing films < 100 micron

PVC Banners / Flex (sq.m) BANNEDPVC flex banners, non-woven PVC flags

Stirrers & Straw Substitutes (kg) BANNEDPlastic stirrers and straws (non-medical)

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Indian Plastic Waste Regulations

Regulation	Authority	Key Requirement	Penalty
Plastic Waste Mgmt Rules 2016 (Amended 2022, 2024)	MoEFCC / CPCB / SPCBs	EPR registration; collection targets Cat A/B/C/D; recycled content mandate; multilayer phase-out	₹10K–₹1Cr; EPA 1986
SUP Prohibition Rules 2021	MoEFCC	21 categories banned from 1 Jul 2022; carry bags min 120μ from Dec 2022	₹500–₹10K per offence
SWM Rules 2016	MoHUA / ULBs	Source segregation of plastic waste; ULBs provide collection infrastructure	SWM offence penalties
Hazardous Waste Rules 2016/2019	MoEFCC / CPCB	Contaminated plastic waste = hazardous; authorised TSDF disposal	EPA 1986
BIS IS 14534	BIS	Methods of test for plastics — recycled material standards	BIS enforcement
CPCB EPR Portal (pwm.cpcb.gov.in)	CPCB	Annual EPR plan; quarterly filing; EPR certificate purchase/sale marketplace	Deregistration
PWM Amendment 2022 — Recycled Content	MoEFCC	PET: 30% rPET FY2025-26→50% FY2029-30. Other rigid: 10%→30%	Compliance schedule violation
Consumer Protection Act 2019	CCPA	Prohibition on charging for carry bags; MRP labelling on plastic products	Fines under CCPA

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International Plastic Waste Standards

Standard / Treaty	Jurisdiction	Scope	Key Obligation / Target
EU SUP Directive 2019/904	European Union	10 single-use plastic categories; fishing gear	90% collection plastic bottles 2029; product bans from 2021
EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Reg. (PPWR) 2024	European Union	All plastic packaging categories	55% recycling 2030; recycled content mandates; packaging minimisation
EU Green Deal — Circular Economy Action Plan	European Union	All plastics value chain	All plastic packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030
UNEA Resolution 5/14 — Global Plastic Treaty	UN 175 member states	Entire plastic lifecycle	Legally binding instrument by 2025 (INC-5 2024)
Basel Convention — Plastic Waste Amendment (2021)	180+ countries	Transboundary plastic waste trade	Contaminated plastic waste restricted; PIC required for hazardous
ISO 15270:2008	International	Plastics — guidelines for recovery/recycling	Hierarchy: mechanical > feedstock > energy recovery > landfill
ASTM D6866	USA / International	Biobased content testing	Carbon-14 radiocarbon method for bioplastic content verification
EN 13432 / AS 4736	Europe / Australia	Compostable plastics certification	Industrial compostability standard; <90 days 90% disintegration
EPA Resource Conservation Act	United States	Solid waste management	National Recycling Goal: 50% by 2030
Canada Plastics Registry (2023)	Canada	Plastic producers/importers	Annual reporting on plastic material flows, recycling rates
GHG Protocol Scope 3 Cat.5	International	Waste generated in operations	Mandatory reporting of EoL plastic emissions for corporate GHG inventories
IPCC 2006 GL Vol.5 Ch.5	International	Solid waste disposal EFs	National inventory methodology for plastic waste GHG quantification

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Plastic Waste GHG Emission Factors

Polymer / Route	EF (kgCO₂e/kg)	Basis
PET — End-of-Life	0.12	ECOINVENT 3.10 · Franklin Assoc. 2023
HDPE — End-of-Life	0.10	Franklin Associates 2023 EoL LCA
LDPE/LLDPE Films — EoL	0.22	Higher landfill proportion assumed
PVC — End-of-Life	0.45	Cl dioxin precursor; incineration risk
Multi-layer Composite	0.55	Non-recyclable; largely landfilled/burned
Landfill (plastic)	0.04	IPCC 2006 Table 5.3 — plastic DOC near-zero
Incineration w/ energy recovery	2.50	IPCC 2006 Table 5.5 weighted avg
Incineration w/o energy recovery	3.10	IPCC 2006 Table 5.5 — no credit
Open / Informal Burning	3.50	IPCC 2006 Ch.5 Table 5.1 + dioxins
Mechanical Recycling	0.08	IVL Swedish Environmental Res. Inst. 2021
Chemical Recycling (Pyrolysis)	0.25	Emerging; ICCA LCA database 2022
rPET credit vs virgin	−1.55 kgCO₂e/kg	Virgin PET 2.15 − rPET 0.60 = 1.55 avoided
rHDPE credit vs virgin	−1.20 kgCO₂e/kg	Virgin HDPE 1.90 − rHDPE 0.70
rPP credit vs virgin	−1.25 kgCO₂e/kg	Virgin PP 1.85 − rPP 0.60

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📋 EPR Compliance — India PWM Rules 2024-25

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