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SECTOR | 01 Oct 2018

Pepsico India to set up infrastructure for collecting, recycling PET plastic bottles in Delhi

IBTimes India

Beverage major Pepsico India has said it will set up waste collection centres and reverse vending machines in Delhi to recycle PET plastic bottles, in partnership with Gem Enviro Management.

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 20 Jul 2018

Maharashtra plastic ban: Return Pepsi, Coca Cola pet bottles and get your money back!

Business Today

Under this scheme, a predefined buyback price would have to be mandatorily printed on larger PET/PETE bottles.

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 11 Jul 2018

PepsiCo to collect, recycle PET plastic waste in Maharashtra

Business Line

PepsiCo India today said it will work towards collection and recycling of the PET plastic waste generated in the state, supporting the extended prod

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 05 Jul 2018

Fee on plastic packaged goods not tenable'

Business Line

The Canara Plastic Manufacturers' and Traders' Association (CPMTA) has said the Karnataka Budget proposal to levy fees on plastic packaged goods is n

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 03 Jul 2018

Multiple changes in plastic use norms confuse industries in Maharashtra

Economic Times

The Maharashtra government said in March that companies selling water and beverages in PET bottles with less than 500 ml capacity would be banned.

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Reliance recycled 220 crore plastic bottles last year; plans ramp up

Business Today | 02 Jul 2018

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 27 Jun 2018

PET or glass bottles for medicines? Argument continues

Business Line

The issue will come up for hearing at the National Green Tribunal early next month

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 26 Jun 2018

From plantations to PET bottles, Dhanuka eyes big play in India, Africa

Business Line

May bid for Assam Co's 14 gardens if they go under the hammer

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 22 May 2018

How waste gets recycled in this PET project

Business Line

Name of the Company: GEM Enviro Management Pvt LtdSet up in: 2013Based in: New DelhiFounders: Dinesh Pareekh and Sachin SharmaFunding received: Self-f

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 03 Apr 2018

Maharashtra govt's plastic ban may render nearly 300,000 people jobless

Business Standard

Plastic manufacturers have challenged this ban in Bombay High court

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

SECTOR | 29 Mar 2018

Plastic makers protest ban in Maharashtra; urge govt to review blanket ban

Business Standard

Fearing closure of 4,000-odd units, plastic manufacturers have urged the government of Maharashtra to review its blanket ban on multiple plastic products.The government issued a notification ordering a ban on several types of plastic products effective March 24. It has given 30 days for manufacturers, distributors and even consumers to dispose of all plastic items in storage and use. The notification also bans use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles of less than 500 ml storage.The notification bans carry bags, one-time use of polyethylene, straws and thermocol."This decision will devour the plastic industry and affect the state's economy as well. Suppliers to user industries such as beverages, medical, fast food, retail chains, garment, packaging, dairy industry, etc, will shut down as no alternatives are viable vis-a-vis plastic packaging," said Hiten Bheda, president, All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA).AIPMA, with its allied industries, is seeking legal...

BP Wealth released a Sector Update report for Chemicals & Petrochemicals on 10 Oct, 2025.

Despite plastic ban, FMCG companies unwilling to discard 250 ml PET bottles

Business Line | 28 Mar 2018