The facility is designed to recycle scrap metal from Epson’s own factories and surrounding communities.
The realisation of this innovation is made possible by their proprietary material, Vivomer, which is a naturally plastic-free substance derived from waste biomass.
Any operator caught in the act will have their license revoked without further notice.
The Bottles for Change team will collect used plastic from the Manekshaw Centre and ensure it is responsibly recycled.
The proposed separation is part of Stora Enso’s long-term effort to sharpen its strategic focus.
Under the EPR framework, companies involved in the production, importation, distribution, or sale of plastic packaging will be obligated to fund and participate in Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs).
This stride shows efforts moving closer to the global Nestle Group’s goal of achieving 95% recyclability by the end of 2025.
the project successfully collected 63 metric tonnes of used glass, surpassing its initial target of 50 tonnes.
UBQ Materials offers a bold alternative: converting unsorted household waste, including organics and hard-to-recycle materials, into a fully functional plastic substitute.
Alternatives such as paper-based and aluminium foil packaging have been identified as potential replacements.