Chemco Group Commissions ₹125 Crore Food-Grade rPET Recycling Plant…

Sarah J · 2026-01-20T16:23:26.000Z

Chemco Group, one of India’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers, has commissioned a state-of-the-art recycled PET (rPET) recycling facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s circular plastics economy and expanding domestic sustainable manufacturing capabilities. The facility was developed with an investment of around ₹125 crore and is designed to process more than 1 billion post-consumer PET bottles each year. The newly commissioned plant converts used PET bottles into food-grade recycled PET (rPET) suitable for direct use in food and beverage packaging, supporting brand partners in meeting recycled-content mandates, extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations and broader sustainability goals. The facility meets several global and domestic regulatory standards, including approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and full compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Operations also adhere to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) guidelines for recycled plastic materials. Built as a closed-loop system with full traceability from bottle collection through processing and recycling, the facility gives Chemco direct oversight of quality, supply reliability and environmental performance. The integrated approach reduces dependency on external recyclers and long transportation routes, while ensuring consistent quality and supply volumes demanded by large beverage, FMCG and food companies. The Sanand recycling plant not only supports India’s transition from virgin plastic to recycled materials but also strengthens Gujarat’s position as a manufacturing and sustainability hub, creating skilled employment and contributing to regional industrial growth. As global demand for certified recycled materials continues to rise, Chemco plans to leverage this facility for future capacity expansion and higher recycled-content applications. #StartupEuropeIndiaNetwork #ClimateAction #Environment #Infrastructure #Technology #PlasticRecycling #RegulatoryCompliance #GlobalStandards #FoodSafety #Traceability

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