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AIPMA AT WORK

enticing new business opportunities. Shri R. K. Dwivedi, (Dr.) Sanjay K Nayak, Vice Chancellor of Ravenshaw
Director of TTRC a division of Lohia Corp, provided University. Mr. Prashant Lohade, Manager at BASF
insights into standardization for plastics waste recycling and India Ltd., explored the realm of certified compostable
the extended producer responsibility (EPR) perspective plastics and their pivotal role in the circular economy.
in the Indian context. The session concluded with Ms. Following this, Mr. Peter Putsch, Director, and Mr.
Meeta Narsinghani, Associate Partner at Circulate Eduard Putsch of Exipnos GmbH, Germany, discussed
Capital, shedding light on financing the transition towards the intelligent transfer of renewable raw materials to
plastics circularity. The diverse perspectives presented by polymers through Indo-German cooperation, highlighting
the panelists offered a comprehensive understanding of excellent opportunities for Indian plastics processors. Dr.
the challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape Sunder Balakrishnan, Director of Natur Tec India Pvt.
of post-consumer recyclates. The participants actively Ltd., provided insights into market drivers and emerging
engaged in the session, posing questions that were expertly applications for biopolymers, offering a comprehensive
addressed by the panelists, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of their current landscape. The session
and informative discussion. concluded with Dr. Vimal Katiyar, Ph.D., Dean of Research
The third session, focusing on Biopolymer and & Development and Professor at IIT Guwahati, sharing the
Compostable Plastics, was skillfully chaired by Prof. latest developments in biopolymers. The panelists' diverse
(Dr.) Sanjay K Nayak, Vice Chancellor of Ravenshaw perspectives contributed to a thorough exploration of
University. Mr. Prashant Lohade, Manager at BASF biopolymers and compostable plastics, providing valuable
India Ltd., explored the realm of certified compostable insights into their market dynamics, applications, and
plastics and their pivotal role in the circular economy.
Following this, Mr. Peter Putsch, Director, and Mr.
Eduard Putsch of Exipnos GmbH, Germany, discussed
the intelligent transfer of renewable raw materials to
polymers through Indo-German cooperation, highlighting
excellent opportunities for Indian plastics processors. Dr.
Sunder Balakrishnan, Director of Natur Tec India Pvt.
Ltd., provided insights into market drivers and emerging
applications for biopolymers, offering a comprehensive
understanding of their current landscape. The session
concluded with Dr. Vimal Katiyar, Ph.D., Dean of technological advancements. Participants actively engaged
Research & Development and Professor at IIT Guwahati, with the speakers, fostering a dynamic and informative
sharing the latest developments in biopolymers. The session.
panelists' diverse perspectives contributed to a thorough The second day of the conference centred on
exploration of biopolymers and compostable plastics, "Technological Innovations and Business
providing valuable insights into their market dynamics, Opportunities in the Plastic Industry." Commencing
applications, and technological advancements. Participants with a warm welcome from Mr. Manish Dedhia,
actively engaged with the speakers, fostering a dynamic President of AIPMA, the day unfolded with insights from
and informative session.

The third session, focusing on Biopolymer and Mr. Arvind Mehta, Chairman of AIPMA's Governing
Compostable Plastics, was skillfully chaired by Prof. Council. Keynote addresses featured prominently, with

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