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He clarified that these are recommended solutions initiatives which can be considered at this stage to save
however, it does not ensure revocation of closures. He the plastic industry. After the in-depth discussion, the
advised focussing on EPR activities rather than the recent generalised opinion of the members was to have a proactive
notification as it is of utmost importance at this stage. approach and collectively undertake actions against the
root cause i.e. visible plastic pollution by collaborating
He encouraged the members to take small steps towards
reducing plastic pollution which ultimately can make a with the association.
difference. Requested members to come forward, unite, Mr. Mehta summarized the deliberations and reviewed
and contribute any amount which they feel good as per the current state of the industry and the government.
their scale of operation, so that collective project can be Furthermore, to tackle the situations in right manner he
undertaken by the association, on these basis association advised to form a sub-group to represent the industry to the
can provide a proportionate amount of Co-processing ministry for which he requested the members to voluntarily
certificate to these members which may help them to fulfil give their names for the group. So that whenever there is
their EPR compliances. He clarified that the process will be a representation to be made, these group can represent
open, transparent and will done on voluntary basis, however industry under the guidance of the Associations.
it does not ensure revocation of closures. Mr. Turakhia thanked all the present members and assured

Furthermore, the present members raised their concern, that together we can solve the problem and help the
discussed the existing problems and ground realities, industry.
shared their viewpoints w.r.t solutions and also actively The meeting was concluded with a vote of thanks to
participated and deliberated about possible solutions and the chair.

CONDOLENCE

Mr. Meela Satyanarayana, father of Mr. Meela Jayadev - President, AIPMA
passed away on Tuesday, 25 June, 2019

Team AIPMA offers its condolence to the bereaved family.

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