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AipmA At work

Circular Economy for Plastics

symposium on Science and engineering for Sustainable (Dow Chemicals), Mr. Hardik Valia (Lucro)The symposium
A Development was organised at VMCC, IIT Bombay on concluded with vote of thanks addressed by Prof Yogendra
March 15, 2019. While IIT Bombay (IITB), The Ohio State Shastri (IITBombay).
University, and Techstain Technologies were the organisers
AIPMA supported the symposium. Objectives of the
symposium were- identifying key challenges in enabling Cap India 2019
circular economy of plastics, Shortlist the most promising
approaches for solving challenges, Discussing the scientific he 4 CAPINDIA 2019, under the aegis of the
th
methods for quantifying sustainability of circular economy TDepartment of Commerce, Government of
and finally recommend research/policy/funding initiatives India, supported by Department of Chemicals and
in this area. Petrochemicals, Government of India and jointly
Circular economy is one such approach that can balance
Plastics 'growth with sustainability. Taking inspiration from
nature, where the waste of one organism is a valuable
resource for another, the concept of circular economy
promotes conservation of energy and materials throughout
the entire economy. Also recycling is not sufficient alone as
an approach, for only 9% of the plastics produced globally
are recycled! Making circular economy effective and
operational is the challenge that this symposium address.

Dr. Prasad Modak (Founder, EMC). delivered Keynote
address with an overview of circular economy for plastics.
Subsequently during Industry perspective session, Dr. Vijay organised by major Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
Habbu (Reliance Industries Limited) highlighted plastic namely CHEMEXCIL, PLEXCONCIL, CAPEXIL & SHEFEXIL
industry initiatives for sustainability. was organized from 26– 28 March, 2019 at Bombay
Exhibition Centre, Goregoan, Mumbai. AIPMA stall was
Dr R. Rajagopal (KnowGenix) addressed Indian imperatives inaugurated by Mr. Raju Desai – Chief Mentor, PVI.
on designing viable circular economy for plastics.
During the R&D session, Prof G D Yadav (ICT, Mumbai) From Plastivision India 2020, Chairman Mr. Rituraj Gupta,
explained Plastic waste to value in search of sustainability Chairman NAB Mr. Kailash Murarka, Marketing Head Ms.
development. While Prof Bhavik Bakshi (Ohio State Sanjeevani Kothare, Mr. Praneet Vichare attended the
University, USA) presented a paper entitled, A circular exhibition.The basic focus was on promotion of AIPMA
economy for plastics: Review and Prognosis. Prof Yogendra activities during the exhibition.
Shastri (IITBombay) presented a paper entitled, what is Over 500 Exhibitors covering manufacturers / exporters
the optimal extent of circulation in a circular economy. showcasing a range of Dyes and Dye Intermediates,

Third session was technological and business solutions, Pigments, Optical Brightening Agents, Textile Auxiliaries,
wherein Dr Magesh Nandagopal (NCL, Pune) presented Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Specialty
Learnings from mapping the landscape of PET recycling Chemicals, Construction Chemicals, Agrochemicals,
in India. Mr. Suhas Dixit (Agile Process Chemical LLP) Pesticides, Insecticides, Cosmetics, Toiletries, Soaps
presented pyrolysis of plastic waste. Dr Dietmar Hueglin & Detergents, Castor Oil & its derivatives, Plastics &
(BASF Chemical India) explained BASF initiatives for Plastics Machineries, Consumer & Packaging Items, and
sustainable plastics. alike particpated at the trade show.Seminars related to
the industry were organized.For exhibitors the Buyer
Panel discussion entitled, Way ahead to enable circular
economy of plastics was moderated by Prof Bhavik Bakshi Seller Meet were organized. Networking, Branding and
(Ohio State University, USA), panellists being Mr. Hiten Partnership Opportunities was given to the participants
Bheda (AIPMA), Dr Kumaraswamy (NCL), Mr. Milind Chavan and visitors.

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