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07/07/24 10:38 AM IST

Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) begins at Bharat Mandapam

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  • The four-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) got off to a robust start recently at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.
About GCPRS
  • In 2024, GCPRS will focus on sustainable plastic use, especially problems related to getting rid of plastic waste and how it pollutes land, water, and air systems.
  • The conclave’s goal is to find ways to make plastic waste management better by looking at things like collection, sorting, recycling (chemical and mechanical), and making goods that are easier to recycle.
  • Also, the use of recycled products to make better use of resources will be talked about.
  • The Indian market for recovering plastic is expected to reach $6.9 billion by 2033, having grown very quickly.
  • India is strongly pushing for better waste management and recycling methods.
  • Currently, about 60% of trash is recycled, and this is mostly done by people working in the informal sector.
  • The conclave will show how more investment and more aware consumers are making trash pickup and recycling better.
  • At GCPRS 2024, new recycling technologies and eco-friendly options, such as biodegradable and compostable plastics, will be shown off.
  • Leaders in the industry and new businesses will talk about their latest innovations in garbage management that are in line with India’s goal of zero waste.
  • This could lead to new business opportunities in the recycling industry, thanks to the innovations shown by exhibitors.
Source- PIB

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