India’s recycling growth to be shaped by quality, traceability, tech: Experts

Mumbai: India’s recycling ecosystem is undergoing significant transformation, driven by regulatory reforms, circular economy initiatives and rising demand for secondary raw materials, industry officials and experts said at a recycling show in Mumbai.

The next phase of India’s recycling growth will be shaped by quality, traceability and technology, they said.

EPR mandates, recycled-content targets and growing demand for critical minerals is accelerating investments in advanced processing and material recovery, experts noted.

While the growth of the recycled plastics market is supported by growing demand from the packaging and automotive sectors, improved waste collection and technology adoption, metal scrap, e-waste and battery recycling sector is evolving towards more organised and technology-driven operations.