The finalists for this year’s Plastics Recycling Awards India, which celebrate innovation and achievement across the plastics recycling value chain, have been revealed. The winners in each category will be announced at the upcoming Plastics Recycling Show India 2025, taking place from 13–15 November 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai.

The five award categories are Best Community Effort for Recycling, Plastics Recycling Company, Recycled Plastic Product, Technology and Innovation, and Plastics Recycling Ambassador.

“Each finalist represents the growing strength, ingenuity and investment of India’s recycling sector,” said Taher Patrawala, Managing Director of Media Fusion. “What makes these awards so significant is how clearly they showcase the momentum India is building in the circular use of plastics. From local community efforts and breakthrough technology to major industrial innovation, the breadth and quality of entries illustrate the pace of progress that is positioning the country as a global leader in sustainable resource management. These finalists are setting new benchmarks and inspiring a new generation of circular economy pioneers.”

“This is the second year of the Plastics Recycling Awards India, and the response from the industry has been phenomenal,” said Matt Barber, Director of Global Trade Shows at Crain Communications. “The awards build on the strong foundation laid by the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe and the Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East and Africa, reflecting the expanding global community committed to advancing plastics circularity. The quality and diversity of entries show just how rapidly the Indian recycling sector is maturing and innovating. It’s a powerful testament to the collaborative energy and ambition of everyone involved in this field.”

The panel of expert judges for the awards includes: Dr Sameer Joshi, Chairman Governing Council, Indian Plastic Institute; Goutham Jain, Director General, Association of PET Recyclers (APR) Bharat; Shailendra Singh, Founder & CEO, SustainMantra; Shalini Goyal Bhalla, Managing Director, International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE); Beatriz Santos, Associate Editor and Karen Laird, Editor of Sustainable Plastics; Swaliha Shanavas, Editor-in-Chief, Media Fusion and Ton Emans, President of Plastics Recyclers Europe.

Plastics Recycling Awards India 2025 Finalists

Best Community Effort for Recycling

E4F Resurrect, Dmart Foundation and Seva Foundation

Garbage Free India, Har Ghar Hara Ghar and Clean Mumbai Foundation

Gemcorp Recycling & Technologies

Plastics Recycling Company

Green Worms Waste Management

Hind Polymers

Pashupati Group

Recycled Plastic Product

OD Inline Desk Pad, Essen Speciality Films

70% PCR Courier Bags, Gemcorp Recycling & Technologies

100% Sustainable FIBC Bags, Packem Umasree

Technology and Innovation

Flake Scan, Sesotec

5D Sanitary Pad Recycling Technology, PadCare Labs

PelletPurge®, Indpro Engineernig Systems

PredictOn, EREMA Group

The Plastics Recycling Ambassador for India will be announced at the Awards Ceremony, 1pm on 14 November at the Plastics Recycling Show India (PRS India).

PRS India 2025 will bring together industry leaders, recyclers, technology innovators, policymakers and brand owners to exchange knowledge, showcase advanced solutions and accelerate progress towards a circular plastics economy. The show features over 100 exhibitors and a three-day conference covering key themes such as circular economy, regulation, technology, innovation and market trends. The annual event organised by Crain Communications and Media Fusion, in association with Plastics Recyclers Europe.

For more information and to register to attend the Plastics Recycling Show India, visit: https://www.prseventindia.com/ 

Plastic Recycling Show Event Calendar 

Plastics Recycling Show India in Mumbai 13-15 November 2025 https://www.prseventindia.com/

PRS Middle East & Africa Conference KSA, Riyadh Marriott, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (20) 21 January 2026 https://prseventmea.com/prsmea2026/en/page/saudi-home

Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam, 5-6 May 2026 https://www.prseventeurope.com/

Plastics Recycling Show Asia (China & South East Asia) in Shanghai, 3-5 November 2026 https://prseventasia.com/

Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai 28-30 September 2026 https://prseventmea.com/

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Shanti Petiwala

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