Plastic News

Plastic industry hails SC directive on plastic waste management

rimme — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:56:40 +0000

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KOLKATA: Plastic industry has hailed the Supreme Court observation on the urgent requirement for the implementation of solutions on proper disposal of plastic waste in the country and has offered co-operation wherever possible in resolving the matter.

Delhi among largest generators of plastic waste

rimme — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:50:29 +0000

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NEW DELHI: The national capital is among the largest producers of plastic waste in the country generating more than 800 metric tonnes per day.

Nearly 750 metric tonnes reach the landfill sites daily out of which about 80 per cent are plastic bags and packaging materials.

Plastic waste disposal becoming major problem: Indrajit Pal

rimme — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:32:13 +0000

HYDERABAD: The proper deployment of plastic waste management techniques is very important, Indrajit Pal, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India expressed.

Gerresheimer AG acquires 75% stake in Triveni Polymers

rimme — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:16:46 +0000

NEW DELHI: Gerresheimer AG, a leading German packaging company, has acquired 75% stake in Triveni Polymers Private Limited which is a producer of plastic containers and closures for the pharma industry. The amount for the deal is yet to be disclosed.

Delhi govt launches drive to check compliance of blanket ban on plastic bags

prerna — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:25:03 +0000

NEW DELHI: The environment department of Delhi government has launched a drive to check compliance of the blanket ban on use of plastic bags across the city.

Plastic exporters see huge potential in African markets, eye 20% growth in exports in FY14

prerna — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:23:50 +0000

MUMBAI: Indian plastic exporters foresee a huge growth potential in Middle East and African markets and eyeing nearly 20 per cent growth in shipment of plastic products and 22 per cent in machinery in the upcoming financial year (2013-14).

Blanket ban on plastic bags in Delhi from today

prerna — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:33:04 +0000

NEW DELHI: Delhi government has imposed a blanket ban on manufacture, sale, storage and use of plastic bags with stiff penalty against violators including imprisonment up to five years from today.

Indian plastic industry needs to grow 2.5 times in next 8 years: AIPMA

songbedna — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:41:46 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Indian plastic industry should grow 2.5 times in the coming eight years so that the five year plan target of 20 kg per head by 2020 can be attained, according to All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA).

IPF's proposed knowledge centre in West Bengal aims to lessen skilled labour paucity

prerna — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:51:40 +0000

NEW DELHI: Indian Plastics Federation's (IPF) proposed skill development and knowledge centre at Sankrail in Howrah is aimed to mitigate the problem of unavailability of skilled workforce in the state.

Plastic ban can hit industry, littering needs urgent attention in India

songbedna — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:08:52 +0000

NEW DELHI: Delhiites (both shop owners and residents) would no longer be permitted to manufacture, import, store, sell or transport any form of plastic bag from November 22. The state government through this 'blanket ban' aims to lower the annual plastic waste in the national capital.

India's plastic makers in need of level playing field, says Jayesh Rambhia of AIPMA

songbedna — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:00:07 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Indian plastic manufacturers need level playing field in the current global scenario, as cheap Chinese products have flooded the market, feels Jayesh Rambhia, president of All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA).

Delhi govt sets Nov 22 as deadline to impose plastic ban

songbedna — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:40:53 +0000

NEW DELHI: More than a month after receiving nod from cabinet, the state government has fixed November 22 as the deadline to halt the production, sale and storage of plastic bags here.

Kolkata to host MSME-focus Indplas’12 from Oct 5-8

songbedna — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:08:57 +0000

KOLKATA: Indplas’12, which will aim to enhance excellence in plastics sector and also promote brand India as a sought after sourcing platform, will lay special focus on the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and is slated to be held here from October 5-8.

Blanket ban on plastic bags imposed in Delhi

prerna — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:10:19 +0000

NEW DELHI: The national capital may soon be freed of the plastic menace posing threat to environment as recently the Delhi Cabinet had approved the imposition of a blanket ban on use, storage, sale and manufacture of plastic bags in the city.

Common Facility Centre in Noida's plastic industry to promote cluster development approach

songbedna — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:32:07 +0000

By Songbedna Bauri: As the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ministry gave its green signal for Common Facility Centre (CFC) for Noida's plastic industry, the manufacturers have taken a sign of relief as this move will lead to the promotion of cluster development besides improving the overall growth prospects of the sector.

Japan-based Toshiba Machine acquires L&T Plastics Machinery

songbedna — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:11:44 +0000

CHENNAI: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced that it divested its complete stake in L&T Plastics Machinery Ltd to Toshiba Machine of Japan.

This decision is part of the company's strategy of leaving non-core businesses.

Govt mandates FMCG cos to pack and sell specific products in standard sizes from Nov 1

prerna — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:16:18 +0000

NEW DELHI: In the midst of growing cases of unfair trade practices, the government has enforced a mandated provision for FMCG companies to pack and sell specific products like biscuits and milk powder in standard sizes, with effect from November 1.

Packaging sector SMEs need to concentrate on knowledge upgradation, says NC Saha of Indian Institute of Packaging

prerna — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:46:12 +0000

Plastic recycling SEZ units to get new rules soon

songbedna — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:39:26 +0000

NEW DELHI: Union Commerce and Industry Ministry is creating stringent rules for the SEZ units involved in plastic recycling after Environment Ministry displayed concern on the illegal imports of the hazardous waste.

Centre is not reviewing any fresh recommendation for establishing such units since it is finalising a policy for plastic recycling units.

Growing packaged food and beverage sector generates huge demand for plastics packaging: Netscribes

prerna — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:05:00 +0000

NEW DELHI: Netscribes, a global enterprise research, market intelligence and content solutions provider, recently released a new study 'Plastic Packaging Market in India 2012', which provides a deep insight into India's plastic industry which is growing by leaps and bounds due to the frequent adoption of plastic packaging in food and beverage industry.