CSIR Launches National Mission to Develop Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Overview

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched a National Mission on Sustainable Packaging solutions aimed at a net-zero future by developing indigenous, advanced and integrated innovations, leveraging the combined strengths of its affiliate laboratories across the country and onboarding industry partners.

Programme Details 

The programme, led by CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), was unveiled by Dr N Kalaiselvi, secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Director General of CSIR, at a kick-off event on the NIIST campus at Thiruvananthapuram. The event also coincided with the launch of Golden Jubilee Curtain Raiser of CSIR-NIIST.

MoU Exchange

CSIR-NIIST also exchanged MoUs with Tata Elxsi, Adyar Cancer Research Institute and Olusium Technologies in Advanced Research Pvt. Ltd. for establishing collaborations in early detection of various types of cancer.

About the Programme

The programme, funded by CSIR, aims to develop a comprehensive solution for sustainable packaging demands, including development of packaging materials, innovative and smart recycling and reuse methods to turn the packaging industry, smart, affordable and reliable with advanced testing and monitoring facilities.

Statement from ther DG: CSIR

Chairing a meeting, Dr Kalaiselvi said, “Though Packaging represents the fifth contributor to the Indian economy, it has mostly been neglected with regard to concerted R&D efforts in channelizing scientific advancements towards sustainable and comprehensive solutions. This is why CSIR has decided to take up this challenge as a priority and deliver tangible outputs in terms of new processes, products and technologies.”

Project Responsibility

CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, has been assigned the responsibility of coordinating the project that involves a consortium of eight partnering CSIR labs and several industry partners.

Logo launch- Dr Kalaiselvi also launched the logo for the Golden Jubilee of NIIST, signaling premier events to be organized on the campus in 2025 to mark its 50 years of commendable achievements.

From The Director: CSIR-NIIST

• Director of CSIR-NIIST, Dr C Anandharamakrishnan, who is the coordinator of the National Mission on Sustainable Packaging, said “Quite a big team of researchers and industries will be taking the project forward, with the objective of bringing out a few products and technologies for sustainable packaging within the time-frame set for that.”
• We have set an ambitious delivery plan that includes indigenous and reliable alternatives to multi-layer packaging as well as PET and glass bottles that could revolutionize the beverages industry, make available new bio-based and biodegradable packaging materials, an integrated solution for smart packaging in food industry,” Dr Anandharamakrishnan said.
• The project will also see the establishment of the country’s pioneering biodegradability testing and monitoring centre,” he added.

Sustainable Packaging in India

Though scattered technologies are available, the Indian market is largely unexposed to indigenous, advanced and integrated innovations in sustainable packaging.

Addressing Fundamental Issues

The project will also address fundamental issues related to microplastics and migrants from packaging components, packaging waste utilization and a block-chain based traceability solution for the packaging industry.

Plant-based leather products using indigenous technologies developed by NIIST were launched during the event.

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