About the award: This category acknowledges local community initiatives in plastics recycling that have successfully implemented projects or introduced new recycling systems, resulting in significant advancements in plastics recycling. 

Who should enter: Local community organisations

Key Evaluation Criteria:

• These community endeavors serve as inspiring examples.
• They showcase innovative approaches in tackling recycling challenges
• The tangible impact of these initiatives.
• Techniques used to implement these initiatives.
  

Please read the basic criteria information before entering to ensure your entry is eligible.

About the award: This award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Indian plastics industry.

Who can be nominated : Professionals, politicians, civil servants, NGO activists, citizens dedicated to the advocacy and advancement of plastics recycling

Key Evaluation Criteria:

• Years of experience in plastics recycling
• Notable achievements in the industry
• Tangible results/impact of plastics recycling initiatives

Please note, you cannot nominate yourself.

About the award: This award recognises plastics recycling companies. 

Who should enter: All types and sizes of plastic recycling facilities. 

Key Evaluation Criteria:

• Demonstrating outstanding operation, innovation and management
• Outstanding recycling practices and business expansion
• Recycling performance and sustainable growth

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About the award: This category is for plastic packaging products incorporating recycled content. 

Who should enter: Manufacturers of packaging products

Key Evaluation Criteria:

• Innovativeness of the design to enhance packaging recyclability.
• Demonstration of resource consciousness
• Reusability 
• Consideration of end-of-life solutions
• Waste minimisation efforts
• Engagement in closed-loop processes

The product must be either:

- Designed in India

- Recycled in India

- Manufactured in India

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About the award: This category awards recycled plastic products designed for commercial or domestic use.

Who should enter: Manufacturers of plastic products

Key Evaluation Criteria

• Products must exhibit innovation and sustainability
• Account aesthetics, design, and environmental impact
• Fitness for purpose, market need and market potential
• Functionality, usefulness of the product, and its ability to effectively substitute conventional materials
• Recyclability and value added in terms of sustainability

The product must be either:

- Designed in India

- Recycled in India

- Manufactured in India

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About the award: This category recognises companies in India that have introduced, developed or applied innovative technologies towards recycling. 

Who should enter: Companies or organisations able to demonstrate how they have gained tangible benefits through recycling or processing technology innovations. 

Key Evaluation Criteria

• Type of technology used
• Impact of of using that technology on recycling
• How the innovation has impacted the recycling industry

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