Waste Management

Beyond technology, the value chain is misaligned, collectors can’t see manufacturer needs, recyclers face uncertain demand, and manufacturers lack sufficient traceable secondary aluminium.

Imported hollow extrusions arrive at ~US$4,000/tonne, while local manufacturers pay higher prices for aluminium billet, making it hard for recyclers to compete.

The initiative comes as India pushes to boost domestic production of over 200 petrochemical items. APR Bharat says transitioning to recycled PET is key to resource security, cutting imports, and building a resilient packaging supply chain.

The move expands Henkel’s regional support for packaging producers, converters, and brand owners navigating PPWR and broader recyclability requirements across Asia-Pacific.

The recyclable product replaces wax-treated papers in moist food-service applications, helping brands reduce single-use plastics and coated packaging.

Sorting bins at Petra are expected to cut landfill waste from the site and create opportunities for local recyclers to process the collected materials.

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 company will stay closed until the illegal dumpsite is shut and a remediation plan to remove all waste is submitted, only then will the state consider reopening.

The city needs regulations mandating separation of reusables before incineration, to keep recycling from being undermined when operators rely on waste volume to run plants.