Recycling

Under the partnership, Indorama contributes recycled PET and packaging manufacturing expertise, while Suntory provides FtoP technology and operational know-how from Japan.

The memorandum falls under the National Cleanliness and Anti-Littering Strategy’s executive program, which aims to build an integrated waste management system and strengthen ties with the private sector and civil society.

The shift was backed by investment in container deposit schemes and two PET recycling facilities under the Circular Plastics Australia (PET) joint venture, involving Cleanaway, Pact Group, and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.

FtoP technology skips conventional PET recycling steps like crystallization and drying, streamlining the entire process.

The 19 August 2026 decision applies only to molded EPS transport packaging, for durable goods, temperature-sensitive pharma/biologicals, and fragile items needing cushioning.

TERI’s urban assessment found that only 5–6% of used beverage cartons in the studied cities reach landfills; the rest flows into formal and informal collection systems.

The full scope covers end-to-end execution, including validating the FCN system’s performance guarantees and providing technical support staff throughout installation and commissioning.

Transparency Market Research forecasts growing demand for recycled metals—cost-effective and green alternatives to virgin materials, in manufacturing, construction, automotive, electronics, and infrastructure.

The decentralised model reduces transportation costs and carbon emissions associated with centralised processing facilities while creating economic opportunities at the neighbourhood level.

To address the collection challenge, APR Bharat has launched the “Bottle Ki Recycle Yatra” campaign.