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AIPMA AT WORK

‘National Convention on Plastic Recycling & Waste Management Technologies'19

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Management Technologies 2019’ was organized by The received lot of appreciation. Also in the last session,
All India Plastic Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) on Mr. Anup Patel, MD, DollPlast Machinery Ltd., presented
the 11th October, 2019 in New Delhi at the India Habitat an innovative technology that could convert ‘Municipal
Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road. The event was supported by :DVWH 0L[HG 3ODVWLF :DVWH 5HF\FOLQJ WR :RRG 0DNLQJ
the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises & Solution’ which was very interactive session. The
by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. conference was a grand success with 250 participants
and attendees and it gave a platform for exhibition
The Main Objective of the conference was:
space for many recyclers and showcasing the latest
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has been recovered and recycled, AIPMA created this event was 21st Century Polymer which aided in making
platform to create awareness and discuss the huge the event discover, “How new technologies are increasing
scope of business opportunity in recovering and recycling recycling rates and producing marketable products.”
plastics. In India, the recycling of plastics has been going The plastic industry is growing at rapid pace and
on for a few decades now, most of this activity remains polymer consumption in India will double from current
in the informal sector. There is a huge scope of improving
both quality and the capacity of recycling. Through this
theme, the program aimed at building a circular economy
consisting of individuals and groups that could integrate
with each other, create a rich dialogue between the
government and the industry, to enable a vibrant plastic
recycling industry with the idea to cull out the hurdles
and challenges.
The conference featured many informative and inspiring 10 million metric tonnes to 20 million metric tonnes by
lists of guest speakers, such as Shri. P. Raghvendra Rao, 2022. Therefore, the National Convention witnessed a
Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, major acceptance from people across environmental
Dr. G.S. Kapur, Chief General Manager (Chemical consultants, researchers & Innovators, municipalities,
Technology)-R&D Centre, Indian Oil Corporation; Pollution Control Boards, Brands and Scrap suppliers,
Shri. Indrajit Pal, IAS, SUP Expert Committee Chairman, Entrepreneurs in recycling and NGOs contributing in in
Government of India, Mr. Prabhjot Singh Sodhi, sustainability efforts.
Head- Circular Economy, United Nation Development ALPLA was the Gold Sponsor for The National Conclave.
Program; Mr. Vimal Kedia, CMD, Manjushree Technopack The conclave saw the presence of Karnataka Plastic
Ltd & President, PET Packaging Association for Clean Manufacturers Association and was supported in spirit
Environment India Shri. Yadhuvendra Mathur, Special by Packaging Industry Association of India (PIAI), SME
Secretary, NITI Aayog and Ms. Divya Tiwari, CEO, Saahas Chamber of India, Indian Plastic Institute (IPI) and PET
Foundation and Ms. Seema Athreya, Vice-President, Packaging Association for Clean Environment (PACE).
Bikaner Foods Pvt Ltd to name a few.The event consisted Mr. Jayesh Rambhia, Former President, AIPMA was the
of many interesting panel discussions and presentations Master of Ceremony. The Conclave began with the
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Processing, Packaging and Recycling Industry’ in the such events in other regions as well because it is a
morning; followed by ‘Giving a 360 degree perspective – very unique conclave, unveiling a galaxy of eminent
on Sustainable Multi-layered Plastic Packaging Recyclate’ recycling projects happening across the nation.” He
by Mr. N. Siva Shankaran, Head – Technical Organization, HPSKDVL]HG RQ WKH VLJQLÀFDQFH RI WKH VXEMHFW IRU SODVWLF
Vice- President Business Development, UFLEX Ltd. and manufacturers and other relevant industry doyens. The
in latter part of the day, ‘On PET recycling Current National Convention concluded with Vote of Thanks by
Practices and Future Expectations’ by Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Mr. Deepak Ballani, Director-General, AIPMA.

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