2Nd Global Conclave On Plastics Recycling And Sustainability (GCPRS)

2nd Global Conclave on Plastics Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)

29-Jun-25

Report – 2nd GCPRS 2025

Date: 17th–19th June 2025

Venue: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Event: 2nd Global Conclave on Plastics Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS 2025)

GCPRS 2025: A Great Success - Paves Path for a Circular Plastics Economy with High-Impact Industry and Policy Engagements

New Delhi, 17th-20th June 2025 — The 2nd Global Conclave on Plastics Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS 2025), held from 17th–20th June at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, is emerging as a national platform for circular economy advocacy, innovation in recycling, and inclusive sustainability. With participation from senior government officials, global thought leaders, and over 225 exhibitors, the conclave recorded focused 20,000+ footfalls continues to drive strategic collaborations across the value chain.

Day 1: Inauguration and High-Level Deliberations on Innovation and Inclusion

The event was inaugurated on 17th June by Shri Deepak Mishra, Joint Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, as Chief Guest, who emphasized:

“India is at the cusp of a transformation in how we manage and recycle plastic. Events like GCPRS are vital platforms to foster solutions-driven dialogue and showcase innovations that align with our national sustainability goals.”

The inaugural session also featured industry leadership including:

• Mr. Manoj Shah, President, AIPMA

• Shri Arvind Mehta, Mentor GCPRS and Chairman GC, AIPMA

• Mr. Hiten Bheda, Chairman, GCPRS

• Mr. Siddharth Shah, Co-Chairman, GCPRS

• Mr. Hanumant Saraf, Co-Chairman, GCPRS

Dignitaries included H.E. Capaya Rodriguez Gonzalez, Ambassador, Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and Mr. Juan Goldnick Brandt, Minister Counsellor. The exhibition floor showcased biodegradable solutions, smart packaging, and advanced recycling technologies.

Guest of Honours such as:

• Mr. S. G. Venkatesh, Executive Director (Petrochemicals), IOCL

• Mr. Malwinder Singh Battu, Head – Marketing, HMEL

CEO Round Table Conference: Bold Recommendations for India’s Recycling Landscape

CEO Round Table Conference was convened by Mr. S.K Ray, chaired by:

• Shri Deepak Mishra, Joint Secretary, DCPC

• Shri Satyendra Kumar, Director, NITI Aayog

Attended by over 200 participants representing brand owners, plastic producers, recyclers, and policymakers, the session addressed critical bottlenecks and proposed progressive measures:

• Pricing of recyclates: Experts voiced concern over recycled materials being costlier than virgin plastic, impacting market competitiveness.

• Industry status for recyclers: Stakeholders recommended formal recognition to access policy benefits, easier financing, and better infrastructure.

• Product design: Brand owners were urged to shift to single-polymer manufacturing to enhance recyclability and ease of post-consumer segregation.

• Informal sector inclusion: Proposals were made to improve working conditions of waste pickers, including ergonomically designed tools to reduce health risks and improve dignity of labor.

The discussion established a multi-stakeholder blueprint for India's recycling sector that is inclusive, efficient, and innovation-driven.

Day 2: Policy Integration and Start of the Sustainability Forum

18th June welcomed Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, who praised the industry’s sustainability focus:

“You are doing a great job, and this is the time for sustainability.”

He encouraged deeper integration of recycled plastics into the textile value chain and took a keen interest in technology showcases on the exhibition floor.

The Sustainability Forum was convened by Dr. Vijay Habbu and Mr. Hiten Bheda, Chairman-GCPRS inaugurated the same day and featured robust technical sessions with representation from:

• Dr. Ravinder Singh, FSSAI

• Sh. Shivam Dwivedi, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

• Ms. Vandana, Director, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC)

• Sh. Prashant Bhat, Mother Dairy

• Sh. Rajesh Ayapilla, Coca-Cola India

Themes included EPR norms, food-grade recycled plastics, regulatory pathways, safety in plastics, and packaging design. The French Embassy also engaged at the event, reflecting growing global collaboration.

Sustainability Forum – Day 2: Technologies and Pathways for Food-Grade rPET and Polyolefins

19th June saw the forum shift focus to high-value recyclables and technology-driven transformation in food-grade and industrial plastic recycling.

Speakers and organizations included:

• Reliance Industries, SGS India, Boretech, Erema – sharing innovations in extrusion, hygiene protocols, and mechanical recycling.

• Ishitva Robotic Systems – showcasing AI-based sorting solutions.

• Banyan Nation, Indian Pollution Control Association – advocating for decentralized recycling models.

• Pashupati Group – presenting real-world cases of rPO (recycled polyolefin) implementation from flexible packaging waste.

Topics included:

• Testing and approval processes for food-grade compliance

• Need for harmonized standards to boost exports and regulatory clarity

• Importance of certifications, advanced material handling, and quality assurance systems

The day ended with an industry consensus: India is primed to lead in rPET and circular packaging—but it needs continued innovation, strong regulatory frameworks, and industry-government alignment.

GCPRS 2025 – A National Platform for Action

As the conclave moved into its final day on 20th June, the event continued to fuel strategic collaborations and real-world action across the plastics ecosystem. From policy makers to recyclers, from start-ups to global investors, GCPRS 2025 is enabling a unified and results-driven vision for a sustainable plastic future.

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