Ashok Chaturvedi, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of UFlex Group, delivered a keynote address at the ElitePlus Global Business Summit 2024, focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in addressing the issue of flexible packaging waste. Held at the Reliance Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from September 30 to October 1, the summit brought together industry leaders and experts from over 25 countries to discuss key topics, including packaging innovations, recycling, and sustainability.
In his address, Ashok Chaturvedi emphasized the importance of AI in revolutionizing waste management for flexible packaging, stating, “As the global population grows, our reliance on flexible packaging for essential goods like food and pharmaceuticals is undeniable.” He highlighted UFlex’s investment in AI-driven sorting technologies designed to improve the separation of food-grade and non-food-grade plastics, which will soon be integrated into the company’s global recycling network.
Chaturvedi also outlined UFlex’s efforts to showcase its AI-powered recycling technology, inviting industry stakeholders to collaborate on scaling these solutions to meet India’s sustainability and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) goals by early 2025.
Additionally, Jeevaraj G. Pillai, Director of Sustainability at UFlex, moderated a panel discussing India’s readiness for recycling. Pillai noted that UFlex’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond compliance, focusing on real environmental impact and supporting the circular economy through low-emission materials and carbon offsetting projects.
The summit also included discussions on green energy, film extrusion technologies, and insights from government officials on aligning product development with circularity objectives. UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging company, has been a leader in sustainable packaging since its founding in 1985, offering end-to-end solutions to clients worldwide
