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AIPMA AT WORK

In the view of providing the best of knowledge and
information to the delegates present at the convention
there were key note addresses Industry experts along
with Five Power Packed Sessions during both the days
which included industry leading renowned panellists.

approach in addressing the environmental impact of plastic
packaging. The audience, which consisted of established
industry players, found the discussions particularly relevant
and insightful, as it offered a comprehensive understanding
of the complexities surrounding EPR and its implications
for the plastic packaging sector.
Next up was a unique motivational session led by Mr.
The first session was on Technical and Business Session Santosh Nair, attendees were treated to a dynamic
on Plastics Recycling was very well chaired by Mr. discourse on the keys to success and overcoming mental
Shailendra Singh, Founder of SustainMantra & Member barriers. With an engaging and inspirational delivery, Mr.
of Environment Cell at AIPMA. Among the panellist Mr. Nair imparted valuable insights on achieving success by
Pavee Raheja, Chief Strategy Officer at Ricron Panels breaking through mental blocks. He addressed the intricate
addressed the delegates providing his views and the challenges of micro-management within corporate
business opportunities for Plastic industry in chemical settings, offering practical strategies for navigating and
and mechanical recycling. Dr. Jitendra Samdani, Chief excelling in such environments. Mr. Nair's session not
Scientist at Ashaya was a part of this very informative only motivated the audience but also provided actionable
session shared the Technologies on how to recycle Multi guidance on fostering success within the corporate realm,
Layered Plastics (MLP). Also Mr. Dhruv Dhawan, Director leaving a lasting impact on individuals aspiring to overcome
of Recraft Processing spoke about Conscious of Plastics obstacles and achieve greatness in their professional
Recycling in the coming future. The session ended with journeys.
Mr. Satish Kumar Gunturu who is the Vice President
in Plastic Circularity at Recykal who gave his insights on
facilitating circular solutions through marketplace. There
was an overwhelming response by the delegates and they
were provided opportunities to ask questions, which were
very-well answered by the expert panellists.
The Panel Discussion on Extended Producer
Responsibility (EPR) for Plastic Packaging proved
to be a significant and well-received event, drawing the
attention and appreciation of a diverse audience that
included prominent figures from the plastic packaging
industry. The insightful discussion delved into various The second session, focusing on Business Opportunities
aspects of EPR, highlighting both the challenges and in Post-Consumer Recyclates (PCR), was adeptly
opportunities associated with its implementation. Mr. chaired by Mr. Hiten Bheda, Chairman of the Environment
Hiten Bheda, Chairman of Environment Cell at AIPMA Committee at AIPMA. Dr. Nandini Kumar, Senior
& Mr. Shailendra Singh, Member of Environment Cell Consultant at CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable
at AIPMA very well moderated the session, it had experts Development, delved into the potential of PCR in India,
like Mr. Aditya Dalmia, Managing Director at Dalmia emphasizing its applications in packaging and beyond.
Polypro Industries & Mr. Amit Patel, Head – Business Following this, Mr. Sandeep Patel, CEO of Nepra
Development at NEPRA Resource Management provided Resource Management Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the goldmine
valuable perspectives on how EPR can be a transformative that PCR represents, with increasing volumes and
attractive profit margins in plastics recyclates, creating

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