Avro Recycling, a subsidiary of Indian plastic-moulded furniture manufacturer Avro India Limited, has launched India's largest flexible plastic recycling facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh state, marking a major milestone in scaling recycled PET (rPET) usage for industrial applications.
The greenfield plant currently has a processing capacity of 500 t/month, with plans to double output to 1,000 t/month by January-March 2026, according to an official statement released on 8 January.
Historically, PET and other hard-to-recycle plastics — such as cement bags, sugar bags, and calcite packaging — were considered non-recyclable and often downcycled or discarded. Avro's technology now enables upcycling at scale, supporting the responsible processing of nearly 1mn t/yr of such waste.
The recycled granules, including rPET, are used in manufacturing high-value products such as plastic furniture, automotive components, and consumer goods. These granules deliver up to 40pc cost savings compared with virgin plastic while meeting stringent durability and compliance standards — making them a sustainable alternative for manufacturers.
With India's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms mandating at least 30pc recycled plastic content in rigid plastics, demand for rPET is surging. Avro Recycling aims to bridge this gap by supplying consistent volumes of high-quality rPET at industrial scale, positioning itself as a leader in India's circular economy.
