Plastics Recycling Awards will be presented on 5 December, across categories, including Recycled Plastic Product, Recycled Plastic Packaging Product, Plastics Recycling Company, Plastics Recycling Ambassador, Best Community Effort for Recycling, and Technology and Innovation.

The event promises to highlight the innovative developments in recycled material usage, product design, and manufacturing.

This event offers a platform to showcase the latest advancements in the plastics recycling industry. Finalists will be featured in a dedicated area at the PRSI, with winners in various categories announced during the ceremony.

Taher Patrawala, managing director, Media Fusion, said, “The Indian plastics industry is noteworthy for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Significant advancements in sustainable packaging materials, recycling technologies, and biodegradable polymers are driving positive change within the industry.”

Each category is designed to highlight aspects of the industry, from product innovation to community initiatives. For instance, the Recycled Plastic Product category awards products designed for commercial or domestic use that exhibit innovation, sustainability, and environmental impact.

The Recycled Plastic Packaging Product category is dedicated to packaging products incorporating recycled content, focusing on design innovation, resource consciousness, reusability, and end-of-life solutions.

The Plastics Recycling Company category recognises companies demonstrating outstanding operation, innovation, and management in recycling practices and sustainable growth, encouraging participation from all types and sizes of plastic recycling facilities. 

The Plastics Recycling Ambassador award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the Indian plastics recycling industry, including professionals, politicians, civil servants, NGO activists, and dedicated citizens.

The Best Community Effort for Recycling category acknowledges local community initiatives that have successfully implemented projects or introduced new recycling systems, resulting in significant advancements in plastics recycling.

The technology and innovation category honours companies that have introduced, developed, or applied innovative technologies in recycling, focusing on the tangible benefits gained through these technological advancements and their impact on the industry. Each category has specific criteria, ensuring that the best practices and innovations are recognised and celebrated.

The deadlines for entries and nominations are set for September 20, 2024. 

The Indian plastics recycling industry, with a market size of 9.9-million tonnes in 2023 and expected to reach 23.7-million tonnes in 2032, is a growing segment. With constant developments in recycling technologies and policies, it is an industry that is rapidly influencing the country’s sustainability goals.