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AipmA At work
• “R&D and Innovations in Packaging Industry, Global better, cleaner renewable source of energy i.e. Solar
Demand & Trends”- 20th January 2021 Energy, we organized another successful webinar
on the concept of solar power and introduced the
Keeping in mind the ongoing situation and the
schedule of the industry, the industry people must not industry to the Grid Roof Top panels, which the
get enough time to study about the R&D, Innovations, industry had heard of but did not have clarity about.
Global demand, Trends etc. therefore webinars like Our panel of experts, Mr. Harin Trivedi, Sales,
these help the people gather insights about the Krishjay Energy Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Yogesh Talati, Finance
ongoing trends, new advancements and technology. & Procurement, Krishjay Energy Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Sameer
Churi, Technical, Krishjay Energy Pvt. Ltd & Mr.
AIPMA is of the point of view that plastic packaging
industry makes up one of the most significant sector Dhavanit Pathak, Krishjay Energy Pvt. Ltd, shared
of the plastic industry. The packaging industry in India details and knowledge about the applications,
is predicted to grow at 18% annually, with flexible advantages, financial aspect, savings, technology,
packaging growing at 25% and rigid packaging at 15%. how to install them in our houses and institutions
etc. with the attendees.
Companies are constantly seeking new opportunities
to expand their marginal revenues and spread their • PWM – Crafting a Sustainable Future for Plastics
businesses over larger markets. Most companies through the Circular Economy approach, on 21st
realize very quickly, however, that to be competitive January, 2021
in these markets, they must be willing to become AIPMA is actively pursuing its agenda to work closely
familiar, updated and welcoming towards the with the industry, government, academia and the
changing scenarios and innovations. society to promote usage of plastics and protect the
environment. There has been a sincere effort of the
The Indian Plastic packaging industry has seen a shift
from low output/low technology machines to high government towards effective Circular Economy in
output, high technology machines. There has been the country.
some major technological advancement of global Keeping this background in mind, AIPMA organized a
standards & that’s exactly what the speakers shared three-session webinar on PWM
details about with the attendees.
– Crafting a Sustainable Future for Plastics through
The event was graced by some very imminent the Circular Economy approach.
speakers, Mr. Kartik Deora, M.D- Regent Plast & Dr. The webinar included sessions like Mechanical &
Tanweer Alam-Director-IIP.
Chemical Recycling/ Compostable-Biodegradable
The speakers shed light on concepts like innovations Polymers - Key Elements of a Circular Economy? PWM
using recycled plastics to up the green quotient of Regulations /EPR Status Update & How do we create
your brand, which directly promotes sustainability a vibrant market for plastic recyclate?
and helps to generate a consumer friendly image of The sessions helped the participants understand
your brand, knowledge about the innovations in the the importance of adapting Circular Economy &
packaging industry, global demand and trends which sustainability in their businesses. The speakers shed
is of utmost importance to keep the businesses going light on some very important concepts like chemical
and growing etc.
recycling, PET recycling and Sustainability: Challenges
• “Demystifying on Grid Roof Top Solar”- 21st January and Opportunities; Certified compostable biopolymers
2021 enabling Circular Economy, Regulatory framework
for PWM/ CE, Extended Producers Responsibility
Solar power is the key to a clean energy future.
Every day, the sun gives off far more energy than we (EPR), Digitalizing EPR Through Plastic Credits For
need to power everything on earth. That’s why we’re Sustainable Development, Using certification to
promoting solar power by investing heavily in solar protect oceans and enhance plastic value, Closing
plants and solar panels. the loop with Mechanical Recycling’ and many more.
This helped the speakers gain understanding about
With the idea to make the industry familiar with a the basis of these concepts and process to implement
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