India, the third-largest e-waste producer globally, generates 1.71 million metric tons annually with only 40 percent recycled. The EPR portal, an initiative by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), aims to address this challenge by providing a transparent framework for electronic waste management
Recyclekaro registers on government's EPR portal for e-waste recycling, becoming one of four registered lithium-ion battery recyclers in India. This move will help manufacturers, producers, and importers meet EPR targets of 4,200 MT for lithium-ion battery recycling and 15,000 MT for e-waste recycling.
India, the third-largest e-waste producer globally, generates 1.71 million metric tons annually with only 40 percent recycled. The EPR portal, an initiative by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), aims to address this challenge by providing a transparent framework for electronic waste management.
The Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, mandate producers to meet collection and recycling targets to fulfill Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations. Producers, recyclers, and refurbishers must register through the CPCB's online portal, enhancing accountability and transparency.
Recyclekaro's Founder & Director, Rajesh Gupta, said, "Registering on the government's EPR portal not only allows us to connect directly with manufacturers, fulfilling their waste management responsibilities, but also significantly enhances our business opportunities.
Being among the four registered recyclers for lithium-ion battery end to end recycling is amajor milestone and a recognition that showcases our credibility." He added that this registration strengthens their position in the industry and supports their mission to promote sustainable recycling practices.
Recyclekaro has achieved 90 percent metal extraction efficiency with purity levels exceeding 99 percent from scrap batteries and plans to double its recycling capacity by the second quarter of FY 2024-25.