plastic alternatives

Two neighbours quit their corporate jobs with one bold mission — to fight India's plastic waste crisis. Their startup, Pepcom India, has already replaced over 6 million plastic containers with eco-friendly packaging, saved 200 tonnes of waste, and crossed Rs 2 crore in revenue — all while eyeing a bigger, greener future.

Researchers at NIT Rourkela, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, are transforming agricultural waste like jackfruit, jamun, and litchi seeds into biodegradable films. These innovative films offer eco-friendly food packaging alternatives, extending shelf life while supporting a circular economy.

What if packaging left no waste behind? Indian startups are using seaweed to create eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. Could this ocean innovation change everything?

After losing his nephew to cancer, Naaz Ozair turned his pain into purpose. He has made it his mission to reduce plastic usage and turns corn husk into daily use products.

Troubled by the ever-increasing pile of plastic waste, Nikhil Kumar started Greenevon Bio Bottles, a startup that makes 'plastic-like' bottles.

Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin's company 'Bio Reform' uses innovative biotechnology processes to manufacture eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable bags that decompose within 180 days. Here's how they are replacing plastic bags.

Here are five initiatives that have come up with innovative methods of making packaging sustainable, from seaweed to areca, bamboo, and more.

Mahesh, Varsha, and Naman Agarwal, a Mumbai-based family, run EcoCushion Paper, a venture that makes and sells honeycomb paper packaging to offer an eco-friendly alternative to bubble wraps and plastic.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has implemented a nationwide ban on single-use plastics starting from 1 July. Check out the list of banned items and their eco-friendly alternatives here.

Puneet Dutta’s Attaware Biodegradable Private Limited, based in Delhi, manufactures sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic and thermocol cutlery.