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AIPMA AT WORK
Hon’ble Chief Guest, Dr. Arup Kumar Misra, Chair- from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Russia, who
man, Pollution Control Board, Assam addressed shared their valuable case studies and insights.
the audience and participants. Dr. Misra, also The event provided a platform for rich discus-
shared his thoughts on the importance of circu- sions on the challenges and opportunities in
lar economy models for both industry and the adopting a circular economy for plastics, with a
environment. The inaugural was followed by the focus on innovations in recycling technologies,
Vote of Thanks, delivered by Mr. Haren Sangha- sustainable product design, and biodegradable
vi, Co-Chairman of Global Conclave on Plastics alternatives. The conference also addressed pol-
Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) 2025 icy frameworks and regulations to support the
transition to a circular economy. Furthermore, it
AIPMA wholeheartedly thanked all the guests offered entrepreneurs, experts, and stakehold-
and dignitaries on the dais for sparing their valu- ers the opportunity to explore new business
able time and attending the National Convention prospects and livelihoods in the plastics sector,
2025. Their contributions and expertise were while contributing to efforts to tackle plastic pol-
vital in driving meaningful discussions for the lution and support India’s environmental goals.
betterment of the plastics sector. The conven- The event featured insightful discussions across
tion brought together distinguished speakers various sessions, with speakers and panelists
from the industry, including international experts from both industry and government.
The first session was chaired by Mr. Haren Sang- Plastic Waste Management for sustainability, the
havi, Co-Chairman of GCPRS 2025 focussed latest trends in plastic circularity, and new mod-
on Innovations in Plastic Recycling & Advanced els for industry expansion. Speakers included Mr.
Sorting Technologies, highlighted key topics like Varun Boralkar, Vice President of Blue Planet En-
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