India has set a goal to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy. Comprehensive waste collection systems and recycling infrastructure will be in place by 2025 to increase the amount of recycled material in packaging. The Indian government is strengthening its Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) regulations, with a particular focus on mandatory recycling quotas. Companies must ensure that a certain percentage of their packaging is made from recycled material. The quotas vary depending on the type of material and packaging and include both post-industrial and post-consumer waste. The recycling quotas are intended to increase the demand for recycled raw materials and strengthen the market for recyclates.
Ester Industries is a leading global manufacturer of polyester (PET) film, specialising in value-added and speciality products. Established in 1985, the company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Khatima, Uttarakhand, and Hyderabad Telangana India, and is known for producing high quality BOPET film. Ester serves a global market with exports to over 85 countries and offers an extensive product portfolio.
Ester Industries is committed to sustainability, as demonstrated by its development of post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET film. The company continues to expand its operations with significant investments such as a new production facility in Telangana, India, to increase flexible packaging production capacity.