CLOSING THE LOOP FOR A STRONGER CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTICS

Plastic has become integral to modern consumption and manufacturing, but managing its growing environmental footprint remains a complex challenge for India. Despite policy interventions and increasing attention to recycling, the gap between the generation of plastic waste and its effective recovery raises important questions about the country's approach to resource management. For industry, this is no longer simply a matter of regulatory compliance; it calls for a closer examination of business responsibility and the larger systems supporting sustainable resource use. In this article, K Ganesh, Director, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, reflects on the challenges...