CSIR participated in the Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability exhibition from 4-7 July 2024 at Hall 14, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. CSIR-IIP, CSIR-NCL, and CSIR-CEERI actively participated, showcasing technologies such as converting waste plastic to diesel, plastic products made from used and disinfected PPE suits, and a mechanical prototype of a tabletop plastic sorter.

The CSIR booth attracted many industries, who showed curiosity to learn more about the technologies in detail. CSIR scientists working on the plastic recycling theme project under the name “DePolyUp” showcased real-life events in plastics recycling and picked up new ideas and interfaces from other giant industries like Reliance, SPL, IDVB, etc.

CSIR’s participation was centrally coordinated by the Science Communication and Dissemination Directorate (SCDD) of CSIR. This exhibition was organised by AIPMA (All India Plastic Manufacturers Association), Mumbai, to bring recycling machinery, products, and bio-polymers manufacturers together on one platform to showcase their developments.