REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS and TECHNOLOGIES to PLASTICS and their Applications

Summary

India's NITI Aayog has identified plastic pollution as a critical environmental challenge, noting its widespread impact on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and potential to contaminate food and water sources. To combat this, the Government of India has committed to phasing out Single-Use Plastics (SUP) by 2022 through a multi-faceted strategy involving behavioral change, institutional reforms, and extended producer responsibility. This report serves as a foundational assessment of global and Indian plastic trends, waste management practices, and existing and emerging alternative products and technologies, offering a strategic roadmap for their development and implementation nationwide.

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