Plastic waste management involves collecting, sorting, processing (recycling, converting), and safely disposing of plastic to prevent pollution, using strategies like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), banning single-use plastics (SUPs), promoting source segregation, and incorporating waste into new products or infrastructure like roads. Key approaches include reducing consumption, reusing items, mechanical/chemical recycling, incineration, and landfills, with a focus on creating circular economies and improving collection systems to protect ecosystems and human health.

Plastic waste management involves collecting, sorting, processing (recycling, converting), and safely disposing of plastic to prevent pollution, using strategies like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), banning single-use plastics (SUPs), promoting source segregation, and incorporating waste into new products or infrastructure like roads. 
 Key approaches include reducing consumption, reusing items, mechanical/chemical recycling, incineration, and landfills, with a focus on creating circular economies and improving collection systems to protect ecosystems and human health. 
Key Strategies & Methods
Source Segregation: -
Waste generators separate plastic from other waste at home/business for better processing.
Collection & Transportation: -
Local bodies manage gathering and moving segregated waste to facilities.
Recycling:Mechanical: -
Shredding plastic, washing, and melting to form new products.
Chemical: -
Breaking down plastics into their basic components.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): -
Mandates producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) to fund and manage plastic waste recovery and recycling.
Waste-to-Energy:-
 Incineration or other thermal processes to convert plastic into energy, with prohibitions on open burning.
Upcycling/Conversion: -
Using shredded plastic in road construction or creating new materials. 
Major Challenges
Non-degradability: -
Plastics persist in the environment for long periods, harming marine life.
Recycling Limitations: -
Plastic quality deteriorates with each recycling cycle, limiting its lifespan.
Improper Disposal: -
Lack of effective systems leads to contamination of land and water. 
Regulatory Framework (India Example)
PWM Rules, 2016 (amended): -
Established EPR, banned certain SUPs (cutlery, straws), and set responsibilities for generators, local bodies, and producers.
2025 Amendments: -
Aim to improve transparency, traceability, and compliance in the plastic waste management system. 
Individual Actions
Carry reusable bottles, cups, and bags.
Avoid excessive food packaging and single-use cutlery.
Buy in bulk and use refill stores. 
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India's Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 (amended in 2021) enforce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners.
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