Top Things to Know If You Are a Scrap Buyer
The global push toward sustainability has brought the scrap industry into the spotlight like never before. As environmental regulations tighten and industries seek greener alternatives, scrap buyers are playing an increasingly vital role in the recycling ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the trade, understanding the nuances of scrap buying can […]
How Can Biomass Briquettes Solve the Stubble Burning Problem?
The Peril: Stubble Burning and Air Pollution. Every year, farmers across northern India set their fields on fire to clear the leftover stubble after the harvest season ends. While this practice is quick and low-cost for them, on the other hand it poses a massive environmental threat. Stubble burning is one of the leading causes […]
India’s Plastic Waste Crisis Is Bigger Than You Think — But So Is the Solution
At first glance, Tikri Kalan doesn’t look like a plastic hub at first glance.But as you walk through its dusty lanes, you’ll spot towering stacks of white sacks—each filled with a different type of plastic, sorted by hand and piled high. Plastic waste from across India lands here every single day. Trucks roll in. Workers […]
Indian Government’s New 2025 Recycled PET (r-PET) Mandate: A Regulatory Milestone by FSSAI in Sustainable Packaging and RACE’s Role in empowering It.
The revolutionary shift in India’s packaging industry.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced new guidelines mandating the use of at least 30% recycled PET (r-PET) in all newly manufactured PET bottles used for food and beverage packaging. This mandate gives a nationwide shift toward a sustainable circular economy, reducing dependence on […]
Top Things to Know If You Are a Scrap Seller
The scrap industry plays a crucial role in creating a circular economy, and scrap sellers are at the heart of this movement. If you’re involved in collecting and selling scrap be it plastic, paper, metal, or e-waste, there’s a lot more to the business than just buying low and selling high. To build a sustainable […]
Top 5 Myths vs. Reality: The Truth About Plastic Waste
Introduction Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From documentaries showing oceans filled with plastic to alarming statistics about landfill overflows, plastic often gets painted as the villain. However, in the rush to raise awareness, many myths have overshadowed the facts. To address the problem effectively, we need to […]
How Tariffs Are Quietly Reshaping India’s Recycling Industry
Introduction: Recycling isn’t just about bins and machines policies like tariffs quietly influence what gets processed, where, and how. These taxes on imports and exports have quietly started reshaping India’s recycling industry influencing how waste moves, what it costs, and who can process it. As India pushes for self-reliance and stricter environmental policies, tariffs are […]
Coming July 2025: The Plastic Law That Could Change Everything
India is taking a powerful leap toward a more sustainable and transparent future in waste management. With a crucial amendment to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced a groundbreaking regulatory shift. From July 1st, 2025, plastic packaging across the Indian market will be required to carry […]
FSSAI Greenlights Food-Grade rPET: A Circular Leap for India’s Packaging Industry
Introduction In a move hailed as a significant step towards sustainability, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially approved the use of recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) for food-contact applications. This long-awaited regulatory update marks a pivotal moment in India’s journey towards a circular economy, promising to reshape the packaging landscape and […]
Ready to Grow? Here’s Why RACE Is Every Supplier’s Best Ally!
In today’s eco-conscious world, the demand for recycled plastic is booming, and recyclers and suppliers across India are looking for reliable partners who can keep up. That’s where RACE Eco Chain Ltd. steps in as a game-changing growth partner for suppliers across the country. If you collect or deal in PET plastic waste, here’s why […]