Small equipment such as toasters, vacuum cleaners, and other household electrical items led the increase, rising by 5.6% to 19,737 tonnes.
The program seeks to convert up to 150 tonnes of waste generated each day into marketable products.
The newly introduced range includes designs that are either completely free of plastic lamination or contain less than 5% plastic.
The initiative aims to strengthen plastic circularity while delivering critical socio-economic benefits.
The adjustment will eliminate an estimated 956 tonnes of plastic from the supply chain annually.
The QX-800 delivers a wide range of sealing applications at high speeds and with consistent quality.
With the acquisition, Del Monte aims to integrate these waste-to-value solutions into its production cycle.
The aim of the trial was to test the viability of using liquid bio-derived fuels as a full substitute for natural gas in the glass melting process.
Led by the Indian Institute of Packaging, the challenge invites startups and students to create scalable eco-friendly packaging solutions.
The partnership aims to deliver fiber-based packaging that offers both strong environmental credentials.