https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16398 FMCG packaging generates major environmental externalities through single-use plastics, multilayer laminates, composite materials, landfill accumulation, and microplastic pollution, while the true cost is often externalized onto municipalities, taxpayers, and ecosystems. Greenwashing arises where sustainability claims such as recyclable, biodegradable, or net-zero packaging lack verification, lifecycle transparency, or practical infrastructure. Extended Producer Responsibility shifts post-consumer waste responsibilities to producers, importers, and brand owners through registration, collection and recycling targets, recycled content use, reporting, traceability, and certificate trading. Effective circular packaging depends on stronger enforcement, independent verification, waste reduction, and improved integration of informal waste systems. en-us Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:58 +0530 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:58 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16398 FMCG packaging generates major environmental externalities through single-use plastics, multilayer laminates, composite materials, landfill accumulation, and microplastic pollution, while the true cost is often externalized onto municipalities, taxpayers, and ecosystems. Greenwashing arises where sustainability claims such as recyclable, biodegradable, or net-zero packaging lack verification, lifecycle transparency, or practical infrastructure. Extended Producer Responsibility shifts post-consumer waste responsibilities to producers, importers, and brand owners through registration, collection and recycling targets, recycled content use, reporting, traceability, and certificate trading. Effective circular packaging depends on stronger enforcement, independent verification, waste reduction, and improved integration of informal waste systems. Articles Environmental Law Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:58 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16398