IISc Bengaluru Waste Milk Pouches research has led to a breakthrough in plastic recycling by developing a technology that converts discarded milk pouches into durable engineering plastic. The innovation addresses one of India’s major environmental challenges by transforming low-value plastic waste into high-performance materials suitable for engineering and industrial applications. The process is expected to reduce landfill waste, improve plastic recycling efficiency, and support a circular economy by giving used packaging a second life. Researchers believe the technology can help municipalities and recycling industries manage post-consumer plastic waste more effectively while reducing dependence on virgin plastic. The breakthrough also highlights IISc Bengaluru’s continued efforts in sustainable materials research and could pave the way for large-scale adoption of advanced plastic recycling technologies across India.
IISc Bengaluru Waste Milk Pouches Research, Turns Waste Into Engineering Plastic
