Avro India Limited, a leading manufacturer of plastic-moulded furniture, has announced the launch of a greenfield recycling facility in Ghaziabad to address the challenge of recycling difficult-to-process plastic waste in India.

The facility operates under AVRO Recycling Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avro India Limited, and houses India’s largest flexible plastic recycling plant. It currently has a processing capacity of 500 metric tonnes per month (MTPM), which is planned to be scaled up to 1,000 MTPM by the fourth quarter of FY 2025–26.

The capital expenditure invested in the recycling plant stands at Rs 0.25 billion to date, with an additional Rs 0.3 billion planned by FY 2027. As part of its long-term sustainability strategy, the company also plans to expand its recycling footprint pan-India through future greenfield projects.

Founded in 2002, Avro India Limited has established itself as a provider of durable, high-quality and affordable plastic-moulded furniture for households, businesses and institutions across India. The company is listed on both the NSE and BSE and has built a nationwide presence supported by an extensive distribution network of over 30,000 retailers and more than 300 distributors across 24 states.

Traditionally, difficult-to-process plastic waste such as cement bags, salt bags, sugar bags, putty bags and calcite packaging has been considered largely non-recyclable, often being downcycled or handled by the unorganised sector. Following more than three years of research, trials and technological development, Avro has created a proprietary system capable of upcycling such complex plastic waste at scale. This enables the responsible processing of nearly 1 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of such waste generated in India.

The recycled granules produced at the facility are fully utilised in the manufacture of high-value end products, including plastic furniture, air coolers, washing machines, automotive components and other industrial and consumer applications. These granules are available at up to 40 per cent lower cost than virgin plastic while meeting required technical and durability standards, helping manufacturers remain cost-efficient, compliant and environmentally responsible.

With the Government of India’s implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms mandating the use of at least 30 per cent recycled plastic content in rigid plastics, brand owners are facing a supply gap of high-quality recycled raw materials. Addressing this requirement, Avro India has positioned itself as the largest organised player in the flexible plastic recycling segment, offering consistent volumes at industrial scale.

Sushil Kumar Aggarwal, Chairman and Whole-Time Director, Avro India Limited, said, “India’s plastic waste challenge requires scale, technology and long-term commitment. At Avro, we have invested years of research to develop a system that converts complex plastic waste into valuable raw material. Our vision extends beyond recycling to building a nationwide ecosystem that transforms waste into opportunity while safeguarding the environment.”

Looking ahead, Avro India is working towards establishing a pan-India network of ‘mother and baby’ recycling plants to decentralise waste processing and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Through innovation, scale and collaboration, the company aims to contribute significantly to positioning India as a global leader in sustainable plastic management.