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A Holistic Approach to Reducing Plastic Pollution

Effective waste management is crucial to reducing plastic pollution and supporting sustainability. At APR Bharat, we believe that a comprehensive waste management system, which includes recycling, reuse, and responsible disposal, is key to creating a cleaner and greener future.

The Importance of Waste Management

Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in oceans, with devastating effects on marine creatures. Plastic debris can be mistaken for food, entangling or being ingested by fish, seabirds, turtles, and marine mammals. Over time, this not only harms marine species but also disrupts entire ecosystems.

PET Recycling: A Solution for Better Waste Management

By focusing on the recycling of PET plastics, APR Bharat plays an important role in improving waste management systems. Recycling PET ensures that valuable plastic resources are recovered and reused, rather than contributing to the global waste problem.

How PET Recycling Enhances Waste Management

Diverting Waste from Landfills

PET recycling helps divert millions of tons of plastic waste away from landfills, where it would otherwise sit for decades.

Conserving Resources

By recycling, we conserve raw materials and reduce the need for energy-intensive virgin plastic production, contributing to resource efficiency.

Reducing Environmental Impact

Responsible waste management through recycling minimizes pollution, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes cleaner communities.

Why choose us?

Challenges in Plastic Waste Management

Improper Disposal

In many areas, inadequate waste management infrastructure leads to the improper disposal of plastic waste, allowing it to leak into the environment.

Overreliance on Landfills

When plastic is sent to landfills, it takes hundreds of years to decompose, all while emitting harmful greenhouse gases.

Lack of Recycling Awareness

Many people are unaware of how to properly recycle plastics, resulting in recyclable materials being thrown away as trash.

Become a member today

We invite companies and stakeholders in the PET recycling sector to join us in our mission to create a greener and more sustainable India.

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