Karo Sambhav – Tech-Driven EPR Compliance & E-Waste Take-Back Partner for Brands
India’s Leading PRO for Scalable, Transparent EPR Compliance
Karo Sambhav is a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) and social enterprise empowering global and Indian brands to meet their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under India’s E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Founded in 2016 with support from Dell Technologies and Tata Trusts, Karo Sambhav combines digital traceability, last-mile collection networks, and impact-focused recycling to close the loop on electronics waste.
Unlike traditional aggregators, Karo Sambhav operates a vertically integrated ecosystem—from consumer awareness and doorstep pickup to certified recycling and impact reporting—ensuring full regulatory compliance and measurable social impact.
End-to-End Digital Platform for Brand Accountability
Karo Sambhav’s proprietary “SambhavOS” platform offers brands:
- Real-time EPR credit tracking aligned with CPCB guidelines
- Geo-tagged collection data with photo/video proof
- Automated certificate generation (Recycling, Channelization, Awareness)
- Consumer engagement tools: SMS/email updates, reward programs
- Integration with MoEFCC’s EPR portal for seamless filing
Trusted by HP, Samsung, Panasonic, Godrej, and over 350+ brands, Karo Sambhav manages >50,000 MT of e-waste annually across 28+ states.
Inclusive & Impact-Driven Circular Economy Model
Beyond compliance, Karo Sambhav drives social equity by:
- Training and onboarding waste picker cooperatives into formal value chains
- Providing PPE, fair wages, and digital IDs to informal sector workers
- Publishing annual impact reports on jobs created, CO₂ saved, and materials recovered
All collected e-waste is processed only through CPCB-authorized recyclers (including Cerebra, Ecoreco, and others), ensuring environmental safety and audit readiness.