PepsiCo to help India implement plastic ban
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PepsiCo on Wednesday expressed its commitment to support the plastic ban enforced in Maharashtra, India, including the extended producer responsibility for PET plastic waste bottles, a top company official said.
PepsiCo India President and CEO Ahmed ElSheikh met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis here and said it has partnered with Gem Enviro Management for setting up infrastructure to collect and recycle the PET plastic bottles in the state.
Pledging to collect and recycle all the PET plastic bottles generated through PepsiCo’s beverages, he said that Gem Enviro will set up Reverse Vending Machines, collection points and centres at various locations in Maharashtra.
“The programme will also ensure effective recycling of the PET waste collected. In addition, through the Indian Beverage Association, we are also setting up a consortium for industry players to come together and work towards enhancing the plastic waste management infrastructure in the state,” ElSheikh announced.
He added that the company plans to design all packaging to be recoverable or recyclable by 2025 for which it is working on new technologies for sustainable packaging solutions.
“We will be piloting the first ever 100 per cent compostable, plant-based packaging for our popular snacks products – Lay’s and Kurkure – this year, and have resized these snacks packaging to reduce paper consumption in the value chain,” ElSheikh said.
For the beverages business, the company has launched Pepsi Black in non-returnable glass packaging and will collaborate with Central Pollution Control Board for two pilot projects for multi-layered packaging waste management.
“As part of our efforts to increase recycling, we have also successfully piloted a ‘Film to Fuel’ project at our Pune plant to convert all the packaging film waste from the plant, into fuel, ensuring 100 percent recycling of packaging waste at the plant,” said ElSheikh.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is PepsiCo doing in Maharashtra to support the plastic ban?
What is PepsiCo doing in Maharashtra to support the plastic ban?
PepsiCo is partnering with Gem Enviro Management to set up infrastructure for collecting and recycling PET plastic bottles. This includes Reverse Vending Machines, collection points, and centres across various locations in the state. They pledge to collect and recycle all PET bottles from their beverages.
Q.What specific sustainable packaging initiatives is PepsiCo undertaking?
What specific sustainable packaging initiatives is PepsiCo undertaking?
PepsiCo plans to design all packaging to be recoverable or recyclable by 2025. This year, they will pilot 100% compostable, plant-based packaging for Lay's and Kurkure, and have resized these snack packs. They also launched Pepsi Black in non-returnable glass packaging.
Q.How is PepsiCo dealing with packaging waste from its own operations?
How is PepsiCo dealing with packaging waste from its own operations?
At its Pune plant, PepsiCo has successfully piloted a 'Film to Fuel' project. This initiative converts all packaging film waste from the plant into fuel, ensuring 100 percent recycling of packaging waste produced at that facility.
Q.Is PepsiCo working with other industry players on plastic waste management?
Is PepsiCo working with other industry players on plastic waste management?
Yes, through the Indian Beverage Association, PepsiCo is helping to establish a consortium. This group will bring industry players together to enhance plastic waste management infrastructure across the state of Maharashtra, addressing broader challenges collaboratively.
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