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Roadmap to a sustainable DRS rollout in India Another way to strengthen traceability and col-
lection efficiency could be by public-private
For any policy to be successful, the relevant partnership in strengthening fragmented waste
stakeholders from the industry must be en- collection ecosystem. Through collaborative
gaged and consulted with, as manufacturers, efforts by the government, municipalities and
brand owners, recyclers, retailers, waste picker industry, informal waste workers could be for-
organizations and state authorities are essential malized through cooperatives or authorised col-
for designing an operationally feasible structure. lection networks within the DRS framework.
Following these consultations, pilot programs
should be undertaken to test these industry- India’s move towards introducing DRS reflects
government designed models and identify gaps. its growing commitment to building a circular
economy. However, turning this vision into a
The learnings from these pilots can help refine seamless system will entail multi-sectoral col-
the framework and pave way for a centralized laboration, strengthened infrastructure, financial
DRS under the umbrella on One Nation One Pol- clarity, stakeholder alignment and consumer ac-
icy. Having clear guidelines on financial flows, es- ceptance to be successful on ground.
pecially treatment of unclaimed deposits will ad-
dress any apprehensions from the industry and Source - https://etedge-insights.com
ensure accountability leading to a peaceful flow
of business.
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