Plastic waste and its management strategies for environmental sustainability
Indian Plastics Federationin association withWest Bengal Pollution Control Board, today, hostedBengal Plastic Recycling Conference,anexploratory seminar on plastics & its sustainability journey in Bengal. The conference brought together leading industry professionals and experts from the raw materials and plastics recycling sectors to discuss the future of plastics recycling and sustainability in Bengal.
The conference was inaugurated by Dr Rajesh Kumar IPS, Principal Secretary – Department of Environment, Government Of West Bengal, Member Secretary – West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Government Of West Bengal. The conference focused on exploring new avenues of innovation and collaboration to address plastic waste management and sustainability in Bengal.
Mr Amit Agarwal, Vice- President, Indian Plastics Federation, while highlighting the role of West Bengal in pioneering sustainability efforts said, “This conference is a testament to our shared vision of a greener future. West Bengal is uniquely positioned to pioneer new recycling innovations and today’s gathering strengthens our resolve to bring these ideas to life”.
“Innovation drives the future, and this seminar is proof that Bengal is ready to lead. By bringing fresh ideas and cutting-edge technology to the forefront, we are shaping a new reality for plastic recycling that will leave lasting impacts on both the industry and the environment”, saidMr Devendra Surana, Chairman, Bengal Plastics Recycling Conference.
The conference also featured Mr AlokTibrewal, Past President, Indian Plastics Federation (IPF), Chairman,PlastIndia NEC 2026, NAB Chairman, INDPLAS’25, Member, WBMSE Facilitation Council and Regional Chairman, PLEXCONCIL, alongside other luminaries across industries, including notable contributions from stalwarts representing Diageo, Bisleri, Emami, ITC Ltd., PWC, Deloitte, Diamond Beverages, Magpet Polymers, HulladekRecycling, Nepra Resource Management, RECYKAL, RungtaGreentech, AA Garg & Co, Saahas Zero Waste, ALPLA, GMS Plastic Machinery & Recycle India Foundation. Their insights, shared through riveting discussions, seminars, workshops& exhibitions painted a compelling picture of the future of plastics recycling. Participants delved into crucial topics such as Plastic Waste Management & Sustainability, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the latest advancements in Plastic Recycling Machinery & Technology.
Over the course of the conference, the venue buzzed with discussions about the future of plastics recycling. Exhibits showcased cutting-edge technologies and solutions aimed at sustainability, while networking sessions allowed attendees to form new partnerships and collaborations. The dialogues and ideas shared in this conference ignited Bengal’s journey towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
This landmark conference not only showcased Bengal’s capacity to innovate and adapt but also set the stage for lasting impact in the fight for a sustainable future. The discussions, debates, solutions and collaborations brought out during the course of this event, are set to play a pivotal role in ensuring Bengal’s position in the plastic recycling industry for years to come.