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density polythene into a high- bamboo as a readily available
fashion material. This invention has resource in our country. He explored
led to developing HRP products the export prospects of bamboo
which are now retailed globally products, illustrating with dollar
resulting in up cycling of over figures pertinent to items such as
36000 tonnes of plastic waste chopsticks, bamboo furniture, and
with informal workers and utensils.
Ms. Anita Ahuja, Founder, diverting them from landfills and Mr. Sanan elucidated the bamboo
Conserve India ocean plastics, creating a system Mr. Sandeep Sanan,
production supply chain, delineating
change in how we utilise plastic Founder, Gunni Enterprises
the stages from farmers/
waste. She shared her journey, detailing how she and her husband,
aggregators to treatment, component manufacture, and the final
with backgrounds in design and engineering, embarked on this
product. He stressed that leveraging technology could enhance
chosen path.
and industrialize approximately 90% of this process, thereby
Despite initial challenges, such as limited designs, Conserve aiming to confer advantages for farmers. He emphasised the
India's products gained popularity for their quality and eco- paramount importance of ensuring visibility throughout the
friendliness. Ms. Ahuja discussed the transition from a linear supply chain. Furthermore, he pinpointed a challenge in the
economy to a reuse economy, emphasizing the importance of sluggish adoption of new technology within artisans and
embracing carbon credits and technology for competitiveness. craftsmen clusters, emphasizing the imperative for swift adoption
Throughout her narrative, she stressed the separation of her NGO to propel innovation and efficiency in the bamboo industry.
and company to balance social impact and financial growth. Her
This session saw the presence of Mr. O P Prahladka, Convenor,
story serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative
Eastern Region, EPCH; Mr. K L Ramesh, Convenor, Southern Region,
potential of innovative thinking and dedication in driving positive
EPCH; Mr. Ravi K Passi and Mr. Raj K Malhotra - COA members and
change in sustainability and waste management practices.
Past Chairmen, EPCH; Mrs. Priya Agarwal, President, IHGF Delhi
Mr. Sandeep Sanan, Founder, Gunni Enterprises and is Business Fair-Spring 2024; and Mr. Vishal Dhingra, Chairman, BAA.
Advisor and Core Team Leader for
Bamboostan (Machau Bamboo
Products Pvt. Ltd.) - a start-up
manufacturing unit for bamboo
products in Assam. It currently
procures green bamboo poles
from North-East Indian farmers,
processes them into components
like round sticks and slats for
companies making end-products.
The end products are bamboo
boards, chopping boards,
furniture, toothbrushes,
chopsticks, etc. During his
presentation, Mr. Sanan shed light
on the extensive potential of

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