| Title | Plastics in the Indian economy: a comprehensive material flow analysis |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 25570 |
| Authors | Emami, N; Baynes, TM; Kaushik, T; Singh, M; Bhattacharjya, S; Locock, K; Schandl, H |
| Title | Plastics in the Indian economy: a comprehensive material flow analysis |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Plastic is valued for its flexibility to be utilized in different applications, yet it poses a significant threat to our environment because of mismanaged plastic waste. India's compound annual growth of plastic consumption has been around 7% for a decade. Despite this significant growth, there has not been a comprehensive study of Indian plastic flows since 2000. This work presents a 20-year update, detailing plastic production, consumption by all plastic types and sectors, and the overall material flow for 2018-19 to fill the gap in the data on post-consumer plastic flows. The analysis reveals a total plastic production of 19.3 Mt, 22% of which is Polyethylene as the most wildly used plastic. The total mass of plastic in products distributed in various applications is 23.9 Mt. Key sectors for plastic consumption are Packaging (30%), Textiles (17%), and Buildings and Construction (16%). Plastic waste generation is 15.5 Mt, primarily from packaging and textiles. Only 13% of this plastic gets recycled, 46% is mismanaged, and the rest incinerated or dumped. The study's unique nationwide, mass-balanced, transparent approach offers a rigorous reference point for decision-makers. Yet, the lack of reliable data is the main barrier to design, implement, and monitor of policy interventions. |
| https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-024-02060-z |
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