{"id":52632,"date":"2023-02-18T14:04:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T08:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=52632"},"modified":"2023-02-18T14:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T08:34:28","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Compostable Plastic Bag Manufacturing Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Compostable\nplastic bags may look similar to petroleum-made plastic bags. These bags have\nto undergo strict testing to ensure that they can be a breakdown within a\nspecific time frame and do not release anything harmful to the environment. <strong>Polylactic acid<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polylactic_acid\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>\n(PLA) is the most well-known compostable plastic, but 20 more groups of\ncompostable plastics are available. Among that, only three types are produced\ncommercially they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Starch Blends <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nstarch-based Compostable plastics are derived from renewable sources like corn,\npotato, cellulose, tapioca starches, soy protein, and lactic acid. They are often\ncalled bio-based plastic. They are non-toxic and decompose back into the water,\ncarbon dioxide, and biomass when appropriately composted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nmanufacturing of starch-based compostable plastics begins with the starch being\nbroken down to make it suitable for the thermoplastic process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Polylactic Acid (PLA)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PLA ( Polylactic acid)&nbsp; is a potential and popular polymer material.\nIt is also called Polylactide and can be produced by the fermentation of\nrenewable sources such as Corn, Cassava, Potato, and Sugarcane. The PLA formed\nfrom starch, or sugar cannot be used as plastics. Hence, the raw PLA is\ncompounded by mixing it with other substances or by co-polymerisation or\nblended with other plastics to enhance its properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PLA-based plastics are also another\npopular category, mainly due to the low cost of the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Polybutylene Polymers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Polybutylene\npolymers can be categorised into two categories they are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)<\/li><li>Polybutylene\nAdipate Terephthalate (PBAT).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Both are fossil fuel-based.<\/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\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/#Manufacturing_Process_of_Compostable_Plastic_Bags\" >Manufacturing Process of Compostable\nPlastic Bags<\/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\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/#Licences_and_Documents_Required_for_Setting_up_A_Manufacturing_Unit\" >Licences and Documents Required\nfor Setting up A Manufacturing Unit<\/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\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/#Documents_Required_For_EPR_Registration_for_Manufacturers\" >Documents Required For EPR Registration\nfor Manufacturers<\/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\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/#Documents_Required_For_CPCB_Certification_of_Compostable_Plastic_Manufacturer\" >Documents Required For CPCB Certification of Compostable Plastic\nManufacturer<\/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\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/#Certificate_Required_For_the_Seller_of_Compostable_Plastic_Bag_Manufacturer\" >Certificate Required For the Seller of\nCompostable Plastic Bag Manufacturer<\/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\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/#Advantages_of_Setting_up_Compostable_Plastic_Bag_Manufacturing_Unit\" >Advantages of Setting up Compostable Plastic\nBag Manufacturing Unit<\/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\/how-to-set-up-a-compostable-plastic-bag-manufacturing-unit\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturing_Process_of_Compostable_Plastic_Bags\"><\/span><strong>Manufacturing Process of Compostable\nPlastic Bags<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nmake compostable plastic bags, we first need raw materials like starch, PLA and\npolybutylene polymers. A\npolymer becomes plastic only when they are correctly adapted to the specific\ncompounding application. Compounding means preparing for use, describing raw\nplastics&#8217; processes, and blending with certain additives to optimise their\nproperties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Machinery\/Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Extrusion Machine<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nPLA (Polylactic acid) blends are loaded into the hopper of the plastic\nextrusion machine. In the extruder, the PLA blends are heated to a particular\ntemperature and then diversified. When the plastic within the container is heated, it melts,\nand it can be extruded and then blown up with the help of a circular die to\ngive an inflated plastic sheet. The ending step in the manufacturing process is to send the\ninflated sheet through a section of nip rollers to make the film flat. Then\nthe large coil of the plastic\nfilm enters the converting department, where the film roll is fed into an\nunwinder and converted to compostable Plastic bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Printing Machine<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this process, a logo, company\nname or any other specification as per the customer&#8217;s requirements is printed.\nThis process plays a significant role in the compostable plastic manufacturing\nunit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Sealing and Cutting Machine<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nthe printing process,\nthe bag is cut into the correct dimensions with hot knives that simultaneously\nseal the ends of the bags together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nstart a compostable plastic manufacturing unit, an area of almost 2,000 \u2013 3,000 square feet would be\nrequired to set up a manufacturing plant. This space would be required for raw\nmaterials storage, production, packaging, storage of finished goods, and\nadministrative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The compostable Plastic bag\nmanufacturing unit may require approximately AC 30-40 KW power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manpower Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total workforce required to\noperate the manufacturing unit can be about 12 -15 persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncost of setting up the compostable plastic bags manufacturing unit may involve\nthe machinery\/equipment cost, labour cost, the cost of the land if it is a\nrental or lease, maintenance cost, electricity and water bill and other\nmiscellaneous costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nmay cost approximately 60 Lakhs to set up the small-scale compostable plastic\nbag manufacturing unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing is one of the essential criteria\nthat need to be concerned, tie up with the local shops, grocery stores,\nsupermarkets or any textile shops to sell their product can give a consistent\nprofit margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licences_and_Documents_Required_for_Setting_up_A_Manufacturing_Unit\"><\/span><strong>Licences and Documents Required\nfor Setting up A Manufacturing Unit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>License <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\">GST Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>CPCB Registration For Compostable\nPlastic Manufacturing<\/li><li>UDYOG Aadhar Registration<\/li><li>Pollution NOC from concerned SPCB<\/li><li>Factory Licence<\/li><li>Fire NOC<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_For_EPR_Registration_for_Manufacturers\"><\/span>Documents Required For EPR Registration\nfor Manufacturers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>PAN, GST, CIN<\/li><li>IEC (for the importer\nof the company)<\/li><li>Aadhar\/ PAN of the\nauthorised person<\/li><li>DIC registration (If\nthe unit is registered with DIC)<\/li><li>Process flow diagrams (for\nproducers &amp; PWPs only)<\/li><li>Scanned copy of the\nsignature of authorised person<\/li><li>Copy of DGFT license\n\/permission<\/li><li>EPR plan with complete\ndetails<\/li><li>Certificate of\nincorporation of Private Limited \/ Public limited.<\/li><li>&nbsp;Covering letter<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_For_CPCB_Certification_of_Compostable_Plastic_Manufacturer\"><\/span>Documents Required For CPCB Certification of Compostable Plastic\nManufacturer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>PAN &amp; GST of the Company <\/li><li>Aadhar of Authorised person <\/li><li>Process flow diagram <\/li><li>Consents under Air \/ Water Act issued by SPCB\/ PCC <\/li><li>Registration Certificate for production of Biodegradable carry bags or commodities or both issued by concerned SPCB\/PCC.<\/li><li>Pictures of raw materials storage area, production area and product dispatch areas <\/li><li>Pictures of plant machinery <\/li><li>Copy of Electricity Bill <\/li><li>Copy of document giving details of pollution control measures.<\/li><li>Documents supporting the procurement of raw materials.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certificate_Required_For_the_Seller_of_Compostable_Plastic_Bag_Manufacturer\"><\/span>Certificate Required For the Seller of\nCompostable Plastic Bag Manufacturer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>PAN &amp; GST of the Company <\/li><li>Aadhar of Authorised person <\/li><li>Copy of Registration issued by\nconcerned SPCB\/PCC to the certified CPCB manufacturer.<\/li><li>&nbsp;Copy of certificate issued by CPCB to the\nconcerned manufactures.<\/li><li>&nbsp;Authorisation letter was issued to the seller\nfrom the concerned manufacturer. <\/li><li>&nbsp;Test reports as per Indian Standards IS\/ISO\n17899: 2022.&nbsp; <\/li><li>&nbsp;IEC code (in case of import of biodegradable\ncarry bag\/commodities). <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Setting_up_Compostable_Plastic_Bag_Manufacturing_Unit\"><\/span>Advantages of Setting up Compostable Plastic\nBag Manufacturing Unit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Manufacturing\nCompostable plastic reduces the burden of environmental stress.<\/li><li>Compostable\nplastic manufacturing is a vast business, having the market in packaging, textile,\nand consumer goods industries.<\/li><li>Government\nand NGOs support in marketing the usage of compostable plastic allows the\nmanufacturers to use it in their business.<\/li><li>A\none-time investment in machinery\/equipment with minimal maintenance can provide\na considerable profit.<\/li><li>The\nrising concern about environmental problems and people&#8217;s awareness about the\nuse of compostable plastic has increased the demand for compostable plastic bag\nmanufacturing units.<\/li><li>Government\ninitiatives like plastic markets and start-up India programs give ground for\nthe start-up to consider the compostable plastic businesses.<\/li><\/ol>\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>The Indian government has recently announced a ban on single-use plastics\u00a0effects from July 1, 2022. Hence this has created enormous opportunities for entrepreneurs to capture the massive market. Several restaurant chains, textile shops and other small businesses have already adopted compostable plastic bags. Hence, investing in this business is a lucrative option for anyone without expertise in the field. Moreover, such businesses help reduce the environmental stress caused by petroleum-based plastic.<\/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\/cpcb-certificate-for-compostable-plastic-manufacturers\/\">CPCB Certificate For Compostable Plastic Manufacturers<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compostable plastic bags may look similar to petroleum-made plastic bags. These bags have to undergo strict testing to ensure that they can be a breakdown within a specific time frame and do not release anything harmful to the environment. Polylactic acid[1] (PLA) is the most well-known compostable plastic, but 20 more groups of compostable plastics [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":52635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2093],"tags":[3112],"acf":{"service_id":"584"},"authorName":"Hemalatha","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-103.jpg","authorDescription":"I have completed L.L.B from Venkateswara University and also completed M.C.A from Anna University. I have 5+ years experience in both technical and legal side. I also have a experience in working as a Attorney in District court and handled civil and criminal cases. 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