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AIPMA AT WORK

An Urgent Meeting of Heads of All Plastics Associations of Western

Region

he All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) 5. It was also decided that Industry will complain to the
Thad organised a meeting of all Plastics Associations government about the manufacturers/ distributors/
of western region to address “Ban on Plastics Bottles etc. who produces/ sells carry bags which are less
in Hotels and ban on Plastics Bags across State of than 50 microns.
Maharashtra” on Wednesday, November 21, 2017 at Hotel 6. For PET Bottles, Shredders is to be installed in various
Tunga International, Mumbai.
places, starting from Mantralaya where PET Recycling
The Government of Maharashtra has announced imposing can be done.
Ban on Plastics in the Maharashtra effective Gudhi Padwa 7. Strong PR is to be done for making General Public
Day (i.e March 2018). In order to review this collectively aware about the positive aspects of Plastics like
and chalk out an effective strategy towards “the Ban on “KNOW YOUR PLASTICS”. Now-a-days Social media
Plastics imposed by State of Maharashtra” a meeting of is very active hence, we can upload videos about
Presidents of all Plastics Associations was convened at plastics and recycling of Plastics .
AIPMA House
Senior Members from various Association and their Heads
Mr. Hiten Bheda – President, AIPMA made the initial who were well-versed with ongoing environment issues,
statement, welcoming the Representatives from Plastics attended the meeting and contributed their utmost
Bag Manufacturers Associations, Bottle Manufacturers towards building a Road map and help tackle this Issue.
Association, etc. to the meeting to meet the challenges
faced by the industry. He then requested Mr. Haren Mr. Jagat Killawala – Vice President Finance gave the Vote
Sanghavi to proceed further with the agenda and get help of Thanks
from the industry for unfolding the crisis.
Speakers and dignitaries shared their views ranging from
environmental issues to Waste Management Rules, from
taking matter to concerned government department to
bringing various ministries together to thwart negative
publicity and policies against plastics.
Following were the major points discussed in the meeting.
1. Mr. Ravi Jashnani – President Maharashtra Plastics
Manufacturers Association suggested to take letters
from the Industry, Retailers, Manufacturers, end-
users, etc. stating the utility value of plastics
bags, the problems they would face in absence of
Plastics Bags. He also suggested to take letters from
manufacturers confirming they would not produce
plastics bags less than 50 microns and if done it would
be reported to the authorities leading to have legal
actions.
2. Ask for a proper clarification on the definition of Bags
and Carry Bags
3. Explain the impacts on environment due to usage of
other alternatives.
4. Image Building Exercise is to be done for the benefit
of the Industry.

11 December 2017 Plastics News