Turning Waste Into Wealth
Every household generates PET plastic waste—bottles, containers, and packaging that often end up in landfills or rivers. With India’s recycling market booming, this waste can be transformed into a steady income source. By shredding PET plastic collected from societies and selling it to industries, individuals can realistically earn up to ₹1 lakh per month.
Step-by-Step Business Plan
Sales Channels: Textile mills, packaging industries, recycling plants.
Investment: Shredding unit + storage space (~₹5–7 lakhs).
Tie-ups: Partner with 5–10 housing societies for steady PET supply.
Collection Volume: Each mid-sized society generates 300–500 kg PET monthly. With 10 societies → 3–5 tons/month.
Processing: Clean and shred into flakes (clean PET sells at higher rates).
How It Works
- Segregation at Source: Encourage households to separate PET bottles and plastic packaging from organic and other waste.
- Collection System: Organize society-level bins dedicated to PET plastics.
- Shredding: Use a small-scale shredding machine to process collected PET into flakes.
- Selling to Industries: PET flakes are in high demand by textile, packaging, and manufacturing industries for reuse in products like polyester fibers, fabrics, and recycled packaging.
Why PET Recycling Pays
- High Demand: PET is one of the most recycled plastics, widely used in fabrics, bottles, and industrial products.
- Low Skill Requirement: No special training is needed; only basic segregation and machine handling.
- Environmental Impact: Reduces landfill load, prevents river pollution, and supports circular economy goals.
- Government Push: Backed by India’s Plastic Waste Management Rules and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiatives, which incentivize recycling.
Earnings Potential
- 1 ton of PET flakes can fetch ₹50,000–₹60,000 in the market.
- With consistent collection from even a mid-sized housing society, monthly revenue can cross ₹1 lakh, especially if scaled across multiple societies.
- Costs involve only collection logistics and a shredding unit, which can often be set up for less than ₹5–7 lakhs as an investment.
The Bigger Picture
Recycling PET isn’t just about earning money—it’s about building a cleaner, greener India. With awareness, community support, and minimal infrastructure, entrepreneurs can convert waste into wealth, reduce plastic pollution, and create sustainable livelihoods.
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Author: Team BTP
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