Patiala gets plastic recycling, material recovery facilities

The Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) organised the inauguration of 10 TPD Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and Plastic Recycling Facility (PRF) at Focal Point Industrial Area and Patiala.

The plastic recycling facility is second such facility established under the initiative, first being the recycling plant in Greater Noida.

A first of its kind in the city, the plastic recycling facility will play a crucial role in reducing plastic waste from reaching landfills and contributing towards sustainable waste management.

The focus is on developing the supply chain for low commercial value plastic waste along with implementation of decentralised waste management system at gated societies.

The dissemination of awareness on source segregation and capacity building of waste workers are among the key components of the project.

In addition to this, the IPCA assists residential societies and educational institutions in segregating organic waste at source and converting it into manure, advancing the goal of achieving zero waste status through Aerobin Composters. The new facilities in Patiala are a significant milestone in transforming societal behaviour towards waste management and encouraging a circular economy.

MRF establishment and decentralised wet waste management are being implemented by the IPCA with collaborative support from the Patiala Municipal Corporation (PMC), stated MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal.