what is the scope of plastic recycling
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The second edition of the conference on Plastic Packaging – The Sustainable choice has been organized jointly by FICCI, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Govt. of India & Organisation of Plastics Processors of India in New Delhi on Wednesday.
A Knowledge Paper on the theme of the conference prepared by FICCI & Tata Strategic Management Group was also released in the presence of large number of officials & Captains of the Plastic Industry, academicians, technocrats, policy makers, Civic Society etc.Elaborating the important role of plastics industry in Indian economy, In his Inaugural address, Shri Samir Kumar Biswas, Joint Secretary from the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India advised for a holistic approach to the industry. He advised for growth of the sector in a very sustainable manner taking into account the environmental protocols.
It was noted that while the usage and benefits of plastics are manifold, it invariably gets branded as a polluting material. The polluting characteristics of plastic material are needed to be addressed in scientific manner. Plastics are chemically inert substances and they do not cause either environmental or health hazards. If plastics can be collected and disposed off or recycled as per laid down guidelines/rules then the issue of plastic waste can be suitably addressed. In fact there is wide scope for industries based on re-cycling of plastics waste.
Prabh Das, Chairman, FICCI National Petrochemical Committee , MD & CEO – HPCL – Mittal Energy Limited focussed on the important role that the recycling industry can play to make the sector sustainable. He advised for more focus to R&D efforts and innovations for growth of the sector.