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AIPMA AT WORK

AIPMA’s Presentation on ‘Industry Perspective on Single Use Plastics’

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T‘Single Use Plastics’ was held on 22nd April, 2019 at products based on its functionality, convenience,
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), safety, consumer preferences, carbon footprints and
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of environmental, social and economic impact. AIPMA
India. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Indrajeet Pal, highlighted that the industry is aligned towards
Former Secretary to Government of India. environment protection. However, phasing out of any
The meeting started with address to Prof. Dr. S.K.Nayak, plastic product should be considered only after 360
Director General, CIPET. Following the address to Dr. S.K. degree evaluation and emphasis should be given on
Nayak, presentations was made by CPM, FICCI, PlastIndia SUDFWLFDO H[HFXWLRQ WRZDUGV ÀQGLQJ VROXWLRQ ,W DOVR
Foundation and AIPMA. highlighted that the stakeholders across the value chain
From AIPMA, Mr. Hiten Bheda, Chairman – Environment have to contribute towards successful implementation.
and Recycling Committee gave the presentation on behalf The meeting was concluded with vote of thanks to
of AIPMA. Mr. Deepak Ballani, Director General, AIPMA the chair.
was also present in the meeting.

Seminar on Future for Plastics Industry on Environment and

Management, Surat

Seminar on Future for Plastics Industry on Environment & Leadership, Banking scheme for MSME’s, Gujarat
Aand Management was held on April 27 , 2019, at the Incentive Schemes for Plastics Industry and among others
SGCCI, Surat .The seminar started sharp at 4.30 p.m by were highlighted and emphasized during seminar. Most
lighting lamp and giving warm welcome and introduction of plastics manufacturers’s attended in seminar and
by Harshad Desai, Chairman- AIPMA Seminar Committee. exchanged thoughts and ideas during networking. The
Seminar was fecilitated by Mr. Kishore Sampat, VP- west, seminar was in association with South Gujarat Plastics
AIPMA as master of ceremony. Mftrs’ Association.
More than 100 particpants participated from Plastics Every speaker was felicitated after presentation followed
industry of Surat. Topics like role of EPR, Management by Q & A session with the audince. Vot of thanks was
proposed by SGPMA.

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