IPCA World - Sustainable Environmental Solutions in Waste Management & Recycling

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

India's waste economy long ran on a linear model with no structural accountability, so plastic waste routinely ended up in landfills or the open environment. The EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Rules of 2016 made producers responsible for the post-consumer life of their own plastic, but the policy lacked an operational bridge to deliver it. IPCA became that bridge as India's first pioneer in EPR, launching the EPR initiative and formalizing its existing network of rag pickers into a structured, documented collection system and connecting the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and brand owners to the ground-level reality of plastic waste collection for the first time.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

IPCA works as an on-ground implementation partner for organization that want their CSR spending to deliver real environmental outcomes. From designing the programme to running it in the field, IPCA handles the work end to end.

Research & Academics

IPCA, together with TERI School of Advanced Studies, works as a think tank in the field of waste management, environment and sustainable development. Through research, training, publications and the media, IPCA turns knowledge into practical solutions for governments, corporates and communities.

Capacity Building And Upliftment Of Waste Workers

Waste workers are the backbone of every waste management system, yet their skills, safety needs and role in the community often go unrecognised. IPCA’s capacity building programme works to change this by equipping waste workers with practical knowledge, protective equipment and the confidence to lead change on the ground.

Behavior Change Oriented Outreach Programmes

Information, Education & Communication (IEC) strategy is central to IPCA. It is designed to raise awareness and share vital information about our objectives through capacity-building initiatives and community engagement. This approach embodies the spirit of “for the people, of the people, and by the people,” building a collaborative effort to ensure the success of our sustainability initiatives.

Organic Waste Management

IPCA manages organic waste where it is generated, through on-site, decentralized wet waste treatment using Aerobin composters. Households and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) segregate their waste at source, and the organic waste is composted on site, turning composting from a one-time installation into a daily habit.

Setting Up Waste Management Infrastructure And Recycling Facilities

IPCA sets up Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) to process solid waste, Plastic Recovery Facilities (PRFs) for plastic waste, and Textile Recovery Facilities (TRFs) for textile waste. Capacities are given in tonnes per day (TPD).

Green Space Development

IPCA creates and restores urban green cover, turning unused or stressed land into living ecosystems that cool cities, clean the air and support biodiversity. We work with corporate partners, institutions and communities to plan, plant and sustain green spaces in places where conventional afforestation would have found no room.

Sustainability Reporting And Compliance

IPCA helps organizations understand where they stand on waste management and sustainability, and what they need to do next. Each engagement begins with a baseline analysis of existing systems and practices on the ground. IPCA prepares a detailed project report with its findings, suggested measures and a precise action plan.

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