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UFlex Limited releases report for EPR reporting at PPRDC event
Industry News- May 13,24
This standardisation would be critical for producers, importers, and brand owners to meet their individual and industry-wide EPR obligations.
UFlex, a leading global packaging company, and the Plastic Packaging Research and Development Centre (PPRDC) joined forces to address a critical challenge in India's plastic waste management efforts: the need for accurate measurement of recycled content in packaging.
Sustainability at the Core
Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman & Managing Director, UFlex , emphasised the company's commitment to sustainability. Highlighting UFlex's significant investments in recycling technologies, he stated their current capacity of recycling 30,000 MT of Multi-Layer Plastic (MLP) waste annually, with a target of reaching 100,000 MT globally.
Applauding Government Initiatives, Calling for Consistency
Mr. Chaturvedi applauded the Indian government's regulations on plastic waste management (PWM) and extended producer responsibility (EPR). He acknowledged these regulations as a potential game-changer for India's waste management system and a step towards a circular economy. However, he stressed the importance of consistent and accurate measurement of recycled content in packaging to ensure effective EPR reporting.
Standardisation
The event focused on a study report by PPRDC, supported by CIPET and BIS. This report proposes the development of a standardised methodology for measuring recycled PE content in packaging. This standardisation would be critical for producers, importers, and brand owners to meet their individual and industry-wide EPR obligations.
Scientific Methods for Accurate Measurement
The report, building on earlier research by CIPET's SARP-LARPM laboratory, recommends using FTIR spectroscopy and DSC-based thermo-analytical techniques to establish a national standard or operating/audit process. This scientific approach would help prevent green washing and waste fraud, ultimately strengthening public trust in plastic recycling initiatives.
Collaboration for a Circular Economy
The event also saw participation from government and industry representatives. Discussions covered various topics, including the current status of EPR implementation in India and the challenges faced by stakeholders in complying with EPR guidelines. Notable speakers included representatives from the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Bureau of Indian Standards, CIPET, and PPRDC.
Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
The launch of this study report marks a significant step towards establishing transparency and accountability within India's plastic packaging sector. By promoting accurate measurement of recycled content, this initiative paves the way for a more sustainable future with a robust circular economy for plastics.
Ashok Chaturvedi
UFlex Limited
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Proposed National Standard
Recycled Content
EPR reporting
Plastic Packaging Research and Development Centre (PPRDC)
sustainability
recycling technologies
plastic waste management
extended producer responsibility (EPR)
PPRDC
CIPET
BIS
School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals (SARP)
Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials (LARPM)
FTIR spectroscopy
DSC-based thermo-analytical techniques
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
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