Plastic is no longer just an environmental challenge—it is increasingly becoming a vehicle for economic and technological opportunity. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 2nd Global Conference on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Shri Deepak Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and Fertilizers, said that the plastic industry has turned stringent regulations like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) into opportunities, fostering new possibilities.”Just as plastic is omnipresent and virtually indestructible, the plastic industry too is resilient and vibrant
Ms. Vandana, Director at the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, emphasized that plastic waste is no longer a single nation’s problem but a global responsibility.
Mr. Arvind D. Mehta, Chairman of the Governing Council of AIPMA (All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association), stated that India is no longer merely a producer of plastic goods; it is progressing toward becoming a global model in recycling efficiency. “We must not view the plastic industry only as a problem—it is also part of the solution.
Organizers Siddharth R. Shah, Kailash B. Murarka, Rajesh Gauba, Hanumant Sarraf, and Haren Sanghvi played pivotal roles in the successful execution of the event.Over 175 companies and organizations from India and abroad participated, with 230+ exhibition stalls and expert delegations from 18 countries, including industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts. and the questions raised and solutions proposed here are expected to shape the future discourse on plastic waste management.
GCPRS 2025 is emerging not just as a conference, but as a global platform for collaboration between environment and industry.
