ITC launches first multilayered plastic collection, recycling drive in Pune

These multiple layers prevent food contamination and help in transport and storage

The campus of Shakti Plastic Industries in Palghar, near Mumbai, resembles a junkyard with piles of garbage strewn all over. Workers scan through this waste for multilayered plastic (MLP), basically, food and chocolate wrappers and chip, biscuit and snack packs that will be used for recycling purposes.

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major ITC has introduced the country’s first MLP collection and recycling initiative in Pune, tying up with a waste-pickers co-operative (Swach) at one end and recyclers such as Shakti Plastic at the other to ensure sustainable plastic waste management.

The plan, according to Chitranjan Dar, head of projects, EHS and quality