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and everyone for sparing their precious Mr.Pranay Kumar- Chief Environment Turakhia, President AIPMA and Mr.
time for the valuable session. officer and Founder, Vasudha eco Arvind Mehta – Chairman Governing
Mr.MukeshVerma,Assistant Director, friends Project Limited. He gave a very Council AIPMA who set the note
MSME-DI, Karnal, discussed the key informed presentation about plastics for the program. The main purpose
objectives of the webinar, he highlighted and its behaviour especially single use of the 3D system is to build three-
some major environmental concerns plastics. His presentation covered topics dimensional objects with the help of
of Single use plastics and emphasized like eco foot print of plastics, perceptions a digital 3D modal or CAD modal. In
on how the world is alarmed about the and facts about plastics in the society, plastic industry 3D printed parts are
detrimental impacts of SUPs on the biodegradability of plastics, difference widely used for prototyping, fit form
ecosystem. Along with that he discussed between recyclable and compostable visualization and communication tools.
about the Plastic waste management plastics, end of life of plastics like plastics The use of actual thermoplastics like
scenario in the country. He welcomed the in roads, plastics to fuel Additionally ABS, PC, Nylon in 3D printing gives
speakers and thanked the participants for he also mentioned about the Plastic it an extra edge to plastic industry
joining the session. waste management regulations in India. designers to construct any shape
Moderator: - Sh. Harpal Singh: - Awareness about single use plastic ban in they want to build. In plastic industry
In v e s t ig at or , Br MSME- DI the country and future of the nation in 3D printed parts are widely used for
terms of waste management and single
Bhiwaniintroduced all the speakers. use plastic regimes. prototyping, fit form visualisation and
communication tools. New innovation
Mr. HitenBheda – Chairman, Mr. MukeshVerma ?? Asstt Director in 3D printing machines and materials
Environment Committee,AIPMAgave
an illuminating presentation on evolution MSME-DI, Karnal, ended the session by have given ways to new application
of Plastic Waste Management Rules. giving vote of thanks to the distinguished like 3D printing an injection mould or
He started with why it is necessary to speakers and panellist. He also thanked mass manufacture using 3D printing
have Plastic waste management rules, the participants for sparing their time for technology. 3D printing has opened
historical background of these rules. this enlightening session. limitless flexible design opportunities
Followed by discussing scenarios of for business owners. It is slowly getting
waste management and regulations popular among plastic manufacturers.
of different countries like USA and Role Of 3D Printing In Mr. Ravi Patil, National Manager
Europe. He emphasized on regulations Plastic Manufacturing Technical Support – Rapid Prototyping
and policies in India starting from 1999 – Design Tech Systems Pvt Ltd.
to 2016. He enlightened the participants Industry discussed on various topics focusing
about PWM Rules 2016 in detail followed on Bringing Products to Market Faster,
by 2018 amendment. His presentation Helping manufacturers to do product
also covered the draft notification of the nother webinar was organised right the first time, 3D print an Injection
Ministry issued in 2021 about phasing Aby AIPMA along with Design mould, Mass Manufacturing using 3D
out of SUPs and emphasizing on the Tech Pvt. Ltd. focusing on Role of printing. After the presentation the
three stages for the ban of SUPs in 3D Printing in Plastic Manufacturing floor was left open for Q&A round
India. Additionally he addressed about Industry on July 9, 2021. The webinar was attended by over 100
EPR, successful EPR Models across The webinar began at 3 PM IST with people from the Plastic Industry. Mr.
India and overseas, EPR SOP issued by Mr. Deepak Ballani – Director General, Ajay Desai, Co Chairman – AIPMA’s
CPCB for registration of Producers and AIPMA, introducing Mr. Chandrakant AMTEC delivered the Vote of Thanks.
Brand owners and how EPR can aid in
efficient Plastic waste management in
India. Apart from that he gave us an
insight of various activities that AIPMA
has conducted for Environment and
Plastic waste management along with
the representations that AIPMA has
made to the Government. He also
gave us a glimpse of circular economy
emphasizing that circular economy is the
way forward.

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