The shortlist for the 2025 Plastics Recycling Awards India has been unveiled, spotlighting exceptional achievements and breakthroughs across the country’s recycling ecosystem. The winners in each category will be honoured during the Plastics Recycling Show India 2025, scheduled for 13–15 November at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai.
The awards recognise excellence across five key categories: Best Community Effort for Recycling, Plastics Recycling Company, Recycled Plastic Product, Technology and Innovation, and Plastics Recycling Ambassador. These categories highlight the range of contributions driving India’s shift toward a circular plastics economy.
Taher Patrawala, Managing Director of Media Fusion, said, “The finalists showcase the creativity, investment, and determination shaping India’s recycling landscape. From community-driven initiatives to advanced industrial solutions, the entries reflect a nation that’s gaining strong momentum in circular resource use. These innovations are setting new standards and inspiring future leaders in sustainable practices.”
Matt Barber, Director of Global Trade Shows at Crain Communications, added, “Now in its second year, the response to the Plastics Recycling Awards India has been outstanding. Building on the success of similar programmes in Europe and the Middle East & Africa, these awards highlight the rapid growth and innovation happening in India’s recycling sector. The calibre of entries is a clear sign of the sector’s maturity and shared ambition to advance circularity.”
The judging panel comprises leading experts from across the industry and academia, including Dr Sameer Joshi (Indian Plastic Institute), Goutham Jain (Association of PET Recyclers Bharat), Shailendra Singh (SustainMantra), Shalini Goyal Bhalla (ICCE), Beatriz Santos and Karen Laird (Sustainable Plastics), Swaliha Shanavas (Media Fusion), and Ton Emans (Plastics Recyclers Europe).
The 2025 Plastics Recycling Awards India finalists span a diverse range of categories, showcasing the depth of innovation and community-driven efforts shaping the sector. In the Best Community Effort for Recycling category, nominees include E4F Resurrect, Dmart Foundation and Seva Foundation, Garbage Free India, Har Ghar Hara Ghar and Clean Mumbai Foundation, and Gemcorp Recycling & Technologies, each recognised for their impactful initiatives at the grassroots level. For Plastics Recycling Company of the Year, the contenders are Green Worms Waste Management, Hind Polymers, and Pashupati Group, all noted for their leadership in driving large-scale recycling operations.
The Recycled Plastic Product category highlights standout products such as the OD Inline Desk Pad by Essen Speciality Films, 70% PCR Courier Bags by Gemcorp Recycling & Technologies, and 100% Sustainable FIBC Bags by Packem Umasree, setting benchmarks in sustainable product innovation. Meanwhile, in Technology and Innovation, finalists include Flake Scan by Sesotec, 5D Sanitary Pad Recycling Technology by PadCare Labs, PelletPurge® by Indpro Engineering Systems, and PredictOn by EREMA Group—each bringing advanced solutions to improve efficiency, traceability, and circularity within the plastics recycling value chain. The Plastics Recycling Ambassador for India 2025 will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on 14 November at 1:00 pm, held at the Plastics Recycling Show India.
PRS India 2025 will serve as a key meeting point for recyclers, technology developers, policymakers, brand owners, and industry leaders. The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors and a comprehensive three-day conference exploring developments in regulation, innovation, market trends, and the circular economy. The annual show is organised by Crain Communications and Media Fusion in partnership with Plastics Recyclers Europe.
