The recycled PET industry is facing a crisis amid poor uptake of recycled plastic by major brand owners over policy ambiguity stemming from proposed amendments to the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules.
According to the Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat), a coalition of companies in India dedicated to the responsible recycling of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) materials, massive investments are at risk as brand owners delay compliance with recycled plastic targets.
Despite the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) mandating the use of 30 per cent recycled content in rigid Category-1 PET packaging used by beverage companies – effective from April 1, 2025, brand owners are delaying compliance, citing PWM Rules.
News Courtesy : PTI News.