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be scaled by adding additional modules rather To ensure compliance, systems such as mass-
than redesigning the system. balance accounting and chain-of-custody track-
ing are essential. These allow brands to track
However, addressing India’s plastic waste chal- recycled inputs and verify claims, ensuring that
lenge will require a combination of approaches, compliance is not just declaratory but measur-
including better packaging design, improved able.
waste collection and aggregation, and expan-
sion of both mechanical and chemical recycling. ET: Do you see this as a compliance solution or
Within this broader ecosystem, chemical recy- something larger?
cling provides a pathway to convert low-value
plastics into usable feedstock, reducing reliance AT: PolyCycl plays both roles. By returning plas-
on virgin fossil resources. tics to their base molecules rather than down-
cycling them, the technology supports a plas-
ET: How does this help brands meet EPR re- tic-to-plastic circular economy and reduces
quirements? dependence on fossil resources. In that sense,
it is not just a compliance tool but a step toward
AT: PolyCycl supports brands by enabling the a more sustainable and circular plastics ecosys-
production of high-purity circular feedstocks tem in India.
that can be converted into polymers for packag-
ing applications. These can help meet recycled- Source - https://m.economictimes.com
content requirements, including for food- and
pharma-grade use.
NEW ECOVIO PORTFOLIO FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING:
MULTIPLE BARRIER OPTIONS COMBINED WITH ORGANIC OR PAPER RECYCLING
♦ Certified home compostable ecovio grades to application functionalities, processing tech-
suitable for extrusion coating or film lamina- nologies and regulatory frameworks. The certi-
tion on paper and plastic substrates fied home-compostable ecovio grades can be
combined with each other to manufacture dif-
♦ Adjustable mono- or multi-layer barriers ferent barrier structures based on paper or plas-
against grease, liquids, oxygen and moisture.
tic substrates, enabling the whole packaging to
♦ For fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) be as high-performing as established packag-
packaging: food and beverages, personal ing solutions while at the same time significantly
care products, healthcare articles, pet food. increasing sustainability. The portfolio is suit-
able for a wide range of fast-moving consumer
BASF is expanding its certified compostable goods (FMCGs) packaging, including food and
ecovio portfolio with new grades that meet in- beverages, personal care products, healthcare
creasing recycling needs of flexible barrier pack- articles and pet food.
aging. The extended portfolio enables manufac-
turers of flexible packaging and brand owners The new ecovio toolbox comprises ready-to-
to tailor barrier performance and end-of-life op- use solutions for different packaging technolo-
tions like organics or paper recycling according gies, offering adjustable barriers against grease,
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