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India: Recycled content in rigid packaging set to double to 60% by FY’29

Oct 12, 2026

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Manvendra Chauhan

in Recycled Plastics

Flexible packaging target doubles to 20%, multi-layer to 10% Gujarat adds new rPET and multi-layer recycling capacity India’s recycled-content rules are now legally binding and rise every year. Under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2026, producers, importers and brand owners must use at least 30% recycled plastic in rigid packaging such as PET and…