Concept Note on CoE in biodegradable packaging solutions
Principal Investigator
Prof. Ethayaraja Mani
Objective
- The vision of the centre is to function as a global comprehensive hub, supporting all possible aspects of biodegradable packaging solutions through integrated research, enterprise incubation, networking, consultation, testing and training
Description
- As packaging ? a rapidly growing sector ? continues to pose significant environmental and health challenges through synthetic materials falling short of quality, sustainability, and biodegradability regulatory standards, this IIT Madras Centre of Excellence in Biodegradable Packaging Solutions (BioPack) functions as a global comprehensive hub integrating research, enterprise incubation, testing, consultation, and training. By bringing together academic experts, industries, policymakers, and community representatives, the centre advances circular economy principles and reduces plastic pollution in alignment with global sustainability development goals
Impact
- This initiative aims to bring together stakeholders from different sectors and disciplines ? including academic experts, industries, policymakers, and community representatives ? to collectively work towards a more sustainable future, emphasizing alignment with global sustainability development goals to reduce plastic pollution and promote circular economy principles