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AIPMA AT woRk

Development Of Biodegradable/Compostable Bags-Transfer Of

Technology & Marketing

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
MSME –DI, KARNAL AND ADVANCED SYSTEMS DRDO, HYDERABAD

T he objective of th e how the manufacturers are not required
programme was to know to replace their existing technology
about the technology, plant and can still produce bio degradable
and machinery, raw material plastics. This was followed by a very
and other aspects of the insightful presentation from Dr. K. Veera
biodegradable bag developed by Brahmam, Scientist-F, Advanced Systems
DRDO. The business models Laboratory, DRDO, Hyderabad. His
for setting up of units with presentation started from what inspired
this technology and adoption him to do this invention, he further
of the technology for existing mentioned the technology, viability,
s an industry, we all keep looking MSMEs engaged in polyethylene bag and feasibility, price and from where can
Afor newer opportunities to develop similar product manufacturing. the manufacturers buy the product.
our businesses. One such opportunity This program provided insights about The presentation ended with a fruitful
is Biodegradable Plastics. AIPMA had Technology of Biodegradable and discussion, where a lot of industry
orgsanised a webinar on Development compostable bag, developed by ASL, members asked questions about the
Of Biodegradable/Compostable Bags- DRDO, Hyderabad. These biodegradable technology. Dr. K. Veera Brahmam,
Transfer Of Technology & Marketing bags are substitutes of Single Use Plastics answered all the questions patiently
on September 27, 2021. which will be phased out very soon. and assured that his team is there to
The program started at 3 PM with Mr. This webinar is an opportunity to the provide any kind of help required. Sh.
Mukesh Verma, Asst. Director MSME- forthcoming entrepreneurs who want to Mukesh Verma Asst. Director MSME-
DI, Karnal Introducing Mr. Chandrakant setup unit for these biodegradable bags, DI, Karnal concluded the session with
Turakhia, President AIPMA and Mr. as it emphasizes on the technological and a vote of thanks, to all the panellists
Sanjeev Chawla, Director MSME-DI economical aspects of the product. and participants. Overall the event was
Karnal, followed by Mr. Kishore Sampat, With the Plastic Waste Management a huge success.
Senior Vice President, AIPMA and Mr. Rules 2021, the Government of India Key Takeaways from the webinar
Arvind Mehta – Chairman Governing decided to phase out Single Use Plastics about the product:-
Council AIPMA who set the note for completely by July 2022. These regulations
the program. from the Ministry has accelerated the • Degradable within 60 days
Dr. Veera. K. Brahmam, Scientist-F, production of biodegradable plastics • Convert into manure within 84 days
Project Director, BDB, Advanced in India. The projected growth in in home compostable environment
Systems DRDO and Mr. Deepak Ballani, the industry is around 23.9 % in the • Cost is comparable to polythene
Director General, AIPMA handled coming years. Increasing demand for • Developed from food grade material
the question and answer session. biodegradable plastics from various
The webinar was mainly focused on end-use segments, stringent regulatory, • Zero plastic content and eco friendly
economic and technological aspects sustainability mandates, and growing
of biodegradable plastics. The Plastic concerns for the environment is driving Our Expert For The Evening Was:
industry is keen to know about the the market for biodegradable plastics. Dr. Veera. K. Brahmam, Scientist-F,
innovative technology and switch to it The webinar included Key note addresses Project Director, BDB, Advanced
from the conventional one, because of by Sh. Sanjeev Chawla, Director MSME- Systems DRDO, Hyderabad
strict government regulations regarding DI Karnal and Mr. Kishore Sampat The webinar was attended by over 150
ban of Single Use Plastics. Senior VP-AIPMA, they highlighted the people from the Plastic Industry, MSME
benefits of the latest technology that and Environment.

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