{"id":44784,"date":"2022-06-25T14:16:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T08:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=44784"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T05:20:52","slug":"plastic-bag-recycling-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Setting up Plastic Bag Recycling Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Plastic products have become a necessity for human existence. They have been dominating the world for over a century integrating themselves into our daily life, right from food utensils to childcare products. Plastic is defined under the plastic waste (Management) Act, 2016&nbsp;as a material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethene terephthalate, high-density polyethene, Vinyl, low-density polyethene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, Polybutylene terephthalate\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is estimated\nthat the average human consumption of plastic is around 11 Kg per year. With\nthis much amount of plastic being used, it also becomes very important to be\naware that although plastic has proven to be very important and inexpensive, it\nis highly toxic to the environment due to its complex structure, which makes it\nunable to degrade over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore in order\nto curb the increasing amount of plastic, especially those used as bags, the Plastic\nBag recycling business is needed for proper management and recycling of the\nplastic waste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Plastic_Bag_Waste\" >Plastic Bag Waste&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Extended_Producers_Responsibility_of_the_Producers_of_Plastic_Bag\" >Extended Producers Responsibility of the Producers of Plastic\nBag&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Marker_Overview_of_Plastic_Bag_Recycling_Business\" >Marker Overview of Plastic Bag Recycling Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Basic_Requirements_for_Setting_up_Plastic_Bag_Recycling_Business\" >Basic Requirements for Setting up Plastic Bag Recycling\nBusiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Process_of_Recycling_Plastic\" >Process of Recycling Plastic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Registration_of_Plastic_Bag_Recycling_Business\" >Registration of Plastic Bag Recycling Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Consumers_for_Recycled_Plastic\" >Consumers for Recycled Plastic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/plastic-bag-recycling-business\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plastic_Bag_Waste\"><\/span>Plastic Bag Waste&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the\nreports, approximately 500 billion plastic bags are consumed annually, with an\nestimate of one million bags every minute. These plastic bags, after one-time\nconsumption, are mostly discarded, contributing more to the ever-growing pile\nof waste accumulated despite of being recycled. According to the current\nstatistics, only 9% of plastic is recyclable, while; others are either burned,\nreleasing toxic gas which is harmful to both environment and human health or\ndiscarded in the landfills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this\nrising concern around single-use plastic bags, legislation regarding the\nplastic waste was implemented called Plastic Waste (Management) Rules, 2016\nunder the governance of the <strong>Ministry of Environment,\nForest and Climate Change<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/moef.gov.in\/en\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> as per sections 3, 6 and 25 of the Environment (Protection)\nAct, 1986.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic bags under this regulation is defined under Section 3(c) of Plastic Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 as &#8220;bags made from plastic material or compostable plastic material, used to carry or dispense commodities which have a self-carrying feature but do not include bags that constitute or an integral part of the packaging in which goods are sealed before use.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas plastic waste is defined as &#8220;any plastic discarded after use or after their intended use is over.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extended_Producers_Responsibility_of_the_Producers_of_Plastic_Bag\"><\/span>Extended Producers Responsibility of the Producers of Plastic\nBag&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ministry of\nEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change, in its new notification regarding the\nPlastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022, has delegated the liability of\ncollecting and managing the plastic waste, especially with regard to the\nplastic used in packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per these\nnorms, the plastic bags are divided into four categories, and the producers,\nimporters and brand owners are required to provide information on the quantity\nof End of life products which are sent for disposal as well as recycling\ncertificates only from authorized recyclers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The certificates\nfurther provided will be subjected to scrutiny by CPCB (Central Pollution\nControl Board) or SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) or, if required, by\nPollution Control Committee. Apart from this, the centralized online portal by\nthe Central Pollution Control Board, which producers, Importers or Brand Owners\ncan use for registration along with the filing of annual returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marker_Overview_of_Plastic_Bag_Recycling_Business\"><\/span>Marker Overview of Plastic Bag Recycling Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018 the\nplastic recycling market was estimated to have a value of 41.73 billion\ndollars, with the expected growth at a CAGR of 6.6%. The newly set up plastic\nbusiness is projected to revenue a profit of 20% to 60%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Requirements_for_Setting_up_Plastic_Bag_Recycling_Business\"><\/span>Basic Requirements for Setting up Plastic Bag Recycling\nBusiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic\nrequirements that should be met by the producers\/Recyclers for setting up\nPlastic Bag Recyclers Business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The first\n     requirement that is needed is the land and decent space for proper\n     operation of the plant, including space for equipment. The space\n     requirements depend upon the scale of the units; for example, if the\n     plastic bag recycling business is small scale, small space is required,\n     whereas a large scale factory-required large space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the\n     land, the recycling must have proper machines, equipment and utilities for\n     the process of the plastic bag recycling process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, at\n     last, any plastic bag recycling business requires human resources to\n     function with proper experience and expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Recycling_Plastic\"><\/span>Process of Recycling Plastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process used\nby the Plastic Bag recycling Business to recycle plastic includes six main\nsteps, which include:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Selection\n     of Plastic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sorting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shredding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pellet\n     making<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_of_Plastic_Bag_Recycling_Business\"><\/span>Registration of Plastic Bag Recycling Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic Bag Recycling Business because it is very essential for proper management of plastic waste in India requires various licenses and documents for setting up for Central Pollution Control Board to keep in track of the plastic recycled and its disposal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the\nRecyclers need to get registered with the State pollution control Board or\nCentral Pollution Control Board as defined under Rule 13 of the Plastic Waste\nManagement Rules, 2016, for which they have to follow the following steps:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First,      they have to create the Industry Registration ID with the State pollution      control Board through their online portal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following      the creation of the Registration ID, the industry or plant will <a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/plastic-waste-authorization\"><strong>apply for registration<\/strong><\/a> as per the given categories      along with the required document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After this      application, the recyclers should select Form II after logging in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">License\/ Documents Required To Set Up the Business&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>MSME\n     Registration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSSAI\n     Certificate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NOC by\n     state pollution control board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factory\n     license or Company incorporation Certificate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GST\n     registration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorized\n     signatory PAN Card&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electricity\n     Bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorized\n     signatory Aadhar Card&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layout\n     Plan&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumers_for_Recycled_Plastic\"><\/span>Consumers for Recycled Plastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Construction\n     firms that require recycled plastic to construct windows or ceilings that\n     are made of recycled plastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipe\n     manufacturers require recycled plastic for the production of pipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water\n     Bottle manufacturers are the biggest consumers of recycled plastic to\n     produce water bottles that have strength, durability and\n     transparency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beverage\n     industries require recycled plastic to produce containers\/packaging for\n     juices, soft drinks, stiff drinks, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail\n     shops and supermarkets use recycled plastic to make carry bags for their\n     brands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shifting of consumers&#8217; consumption to recycled plastic and the availability of the enormous amount of raw material in the market have availability of making Plastic bag recycling Business into a very lucrative enterprise that not only helps producers\/recyclers but also decreases the pollution by removing one of the most hazardous materials to not only human health but also the health of other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-set-up-plastic-waste-recycling-business\/\">How to set up Plastic Waste Recycling Business?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plastic products have become a necessity for human existence. They have been dominating the world for over a century integrating themselves into our daily life, right from food utensils to childcare products. Plastic is defined under the plastic waste (Management) Act, 2016&nbsp;as a material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":44786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[888],"tags":[2452],"acf":{"service_id":"493"},"authorName":"Muskaan Verma","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-14.jpg","authorDescription":"Muskaan has completed her BA.LLB and LLM, gaining vast legal knowledge and expertise. 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