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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
UFlex introduces single-pellet solution for food packaging
UFlex has launched an FSSAI-compliant single-pellet solution, integrating recycled and virgin PET for food and beverage packaging, simplifying EPR compliance for brands. This innovation eliminates the need for mixing materials, aligning with new FSSAI guidelines mandating 30% recycled content in rigid plastic packaging by FY26. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Flexible packaging and solutions maker UFlex on Thursday introduced an FSSAI-compliant single-pellet solution for use of recycled PET for food and beverages new product integrates recycled PET with virgin PET in a single pellet, doing away with the need for manufacturers to buy and mix different materials to make bottles, containers or packaging materials, especially for food and single-pellet solution will be a game-changer for food and beverage brands striving to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance under the new FSSAI guidelines, Ashish Saxena, Joint President - Packaging Films Business at UFlex Ltd , said in a statement."As regulations become more robust, we aim to set the benchmark for responsible production and scalable, sustainable packaging solutions in India and beyond," he said, adding that the company's recent announcement of Rs 317 crore investment in two new recycling plants in Noida is a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to India's plastic waste management April 1, 2025, the new rules mandate that brands using category-1 rigid plastic packaging, such as PET bottles, incorporate at least 30 per cent recycled content by FY26, the statement said.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
UFlex Introduces FSSAI compliant Single-Pellet Solution for Food Packaging
UFlex, India's largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, an FSSAI-compliant single-pellet solution for the use of recycled PET in food and beverage packaging. This innovative product integrates recycled PET with virgin PET in a single pellet of high purity and mechanical and thermal stability. The packages produced from this resin are of high clarity, strength, and lower acetaldehyde content. Importantly, this resin solution is compatible with existing PET manufacturing lines enabling a seamless transition to rPET without investing in any new infrastructure. Aligned with the recent FSSAI guidelines that support the Government of India's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, UFlex's single-pellet solution on offers a fully compliant, ready-to-implement op on for FMCG companies striving to meet their sustainability commitments. Effective April 1, 2025, the new rules mandate that brands using Category-1 rigid plastic packaging, such as PET bottles, incorporate at least 30% recycled content by FY26. The innovation complies with FSSAI's definition of Food Contact Material-recycled PET (FCM-rPET), which requires a validated decontamination process to ensure the material is safe for direct food contact. UFlex's solution meets both national and international safety standards, including approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Commenting on the launch, Ashish Saxena, Joint President – Packaging Films Business, UFlex Limited, said, 'Since our inception, we have always been committed to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions. We are pleased to offer our latest innovation—the single-pellet solution, which will be a game-changer for food and beverage brands striving to meet EPR compliance under the new FSSAI guidelines. Our recent announcement of ₹317 crore investment in two new recycling plants in Noida is a strong reaffirmation of our commitment to India's plastic waste management vision. As regulations become more robust, we aim to set the benchmark for responsible production and scalable, sustainable packaging solutions in India and beyond.' UFlex is the first and only Indian company to receive USFDA approval for its technology and capacity to recycle all three materials: recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), recycled polyethylene (rPE), and recycled polypropylene (rPP) for use in food packaging. With a global recycling capacity of 72,300 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA), and an additional 39,600 MTPA set to be commissioned soon, UFlex has established one of the most robust recycling ecosystems in the industry. To date, the company has recycled over 5 billion post-consumer PET bottles, converting them into high-quality raw materials for sustainable packaging solutions. In FY25 alone, UFlex recycled 8,200 metric tonnes of mixed flexible waste, advancing its circular economy goals. It has established recycling plants across India, Poland, Egypt, and Mexico, processing a wide range of post-consumer plastic waste. It is the only Indian company working on innovative solutions for mixed flexible waste and PCR applications both in India and globally. For queries: [email protected]
Daily News Egypt
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Waste management reform expands with private sector involvement: Environment Minister
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, announced on Wednesday that the country's solid waste management system has witnessed significant progress in recent years, driven by close coordination between the government, parliament, and private sector. She revealed that Egypt's recycling rate has risen from 10% in 2018 to 37% in 2024, with plans to reach 60% by 2027. Speaking during a session of the Local Administration Committee in Parliament—chaired by MP Ahmed El-Sigini and attended by key ministers and officials—Fouad credited the Waste Management Law (Law 202/2020) as a cornerstone for introducing circular economy practices and expanding private sector involvement. 'When we began, there were only two private contracts in the recycling sector. Today, we have 36 contracts across the value chain—from collection and transportation to processing and recycling,' Fouad noted. She highlighted the growing role of the private sector in waste-to-energy projects, including landfill gas recovery and sludge-to-power generation. A government-approved feed-in tariff, coordinated with the ministries of electricity, housing, and local development, is expected to further incentivize investment in this area. Among the key projects mentioned were the landfill gas recovery initiative at the Salam landfill site and the sludge-to-energy conversion project at the Abu Rawash wastewater treatment plant. Addressing funding challenges, Fouad called for the full activation of financing mechanisms embedded in the law, including allocations from property taxes, surpluses from the Local Development Fund, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. She pointed to the launch of Egypt's first EPR initiative in February, initially targeting single-use plastic bags and eventually expanding to packaging materials and metal products. These measures, she said, are expected to provide a consistent revenue stream for the waste management system. Fouad also highlighted the financial turnaround of the Waste Management Regulatory Agency, which has become an economic authority and recorded a surplus of EGP 45m. The minister reviewed progress in the signing and execution of waste collection and recycling service contracts across Egypt and addressed critical infrastructure needs in Giza and Qalyubeya governorates. Committee Chair El-Sigini congratulated Fouad on her recent appointment to a prominent international environmental post and praised her leadership in tackling Egypt's longstanding waste challenges. 'Parliament has been a committed partner in this journey since 2015,' he said, underscoring the importance of consolidating and expanding the gains achieved to ensure long-term sustainability.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt issues two ‘green' orders, one on regulation of single-use water bottles
Bengaluru: Marking the occasion of World Environment Day, the Government of Karnataka has issued two significant orders aimed at protecting the environment. Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah officially unveiled these initiatives during the state-level celebrations organized by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. The first order pertains to the scientific disposal and regulation of single-use plastic water bottles. In accordance with the directive of Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre, the government has mandated the formation of district-level monitoring committees under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioners across all districts of the state. These committees will include the Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat, the Superintendent of Police, the Deputy Director of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, and officials from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. The committees are tasked with convening quarterly meetings to monitor and regulate the production, sale, and use of PET water bottles within each district. They will also raise public awareness about the harmful environmental effects of plastic waste and oversee its scientific disposal. The decision follows a directive issued by Minister Eshwar Khandre on March 21, 2025, urging the enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) among mineral water manufacturers and bottle producers. The second order, also unveiled by the Chief Minister, focuses on the protection of roadside trees. In response to increasing incidents of tree falls during monsoons due to the encasement of roots in concrete and asphalt, the government has ordered the removal of concrete, asphalt, and slabs within a one-meter radius around trees planted along roadsides. This measure is expected to allow tree roots to grow deeper and stronger, reducing the risk of uprooting and associated accidents. This directive aligns with the verdict of the National Green Tribunal and follows a recommendation submitted by Minister Eshwar Khandre to the Additional Chief Secretary on May 22, 2025. Environmentalists and tree conservationists across the state have welcomed the move, praising the government's commitment to sustainable urban forestry. The theme of this year's World Environment Day — 'Beat Plastic Pollution' — finds meaningful expression through these proactive measures. By releasing these two critical orders, the Government of Karnataka has reaffirmed its dedication to environmental sustainability and public welfare.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
No concrete for one metre around trees: Karnataka govt retells NGT order
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued an order that is likely to bring relief to roadside trees whose roots and bases are buried under mounds of concrete. It directed all government bodies and individuals to maintain a 1-metre radius around trees as a no-concrete zone, and to immediately remove concrete poured around roadside trees. The bases of most of the trees are covered with concrete or interlocking pavers, which affects their health and due to which, incidents of tree fall are on the rise. The orders were issued following National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders on May 21, 2025, in case 363/2022, to prevent damage to the root system of trees and ensure water percolation. The government also issued orders mandating manufacturers of pet bottles to collect and recycle all plastic bottles as part of their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The government also ordered the formation of monitoring committees at the district level to check PET bottle waste and implement Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026.
