{"id":37290,"date":"2026-09-22T17:29:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=37290"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:18:01","slug":"plastic-waste-recycling-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Plastic Waste Recycling Plant: Machinery, Project Cost and Business Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Extended Producer Responsibility guidelines have created a reliable business opportunity in the market in India with regard to the recycling of plastic wastes. With such regulations, the FMCG industry and packaging companies must prove that they recycle a specific percentage of plastic used for production, which they mostly do not have their own facilities to achieve. Such business may be able to create a sustainable source of income from both selling and EPR credits.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Why_Plastic_Waste_Recycling_Plant_Is_a_Smart_Business_Idea_Right_Now\" >Why Plastic Waste Recycling Plant Is a Smart Business Idea Right Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Government_Policies_Incentives\" >Government Policies &amp; Incentives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Multiple_Manufacturing_Business_Ideas_for_Startups\" >Multiple Manufacturing Business Ideas for Startups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#PET_Bottle_Recycling_to_Food-Grade_Flakes\" >PET Bottle Recycling to Food-Grade Flakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Multi-Layer_Plastic_MLP_Waste_Processing\" >Multi-Layer Plastic (MLP) Waste Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Recycled_Plastic_Granule_to_Finished_Product_Manufacturing\" >Recycled Plastic Granule to Finished Product Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#EPR_Compliance_Waste_Aggregation_Services\" >EPR Compliance &amp; Waste Aggregation Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Recycled_Content_Verification_Compliance_Documentation_Services\" >Recycled Content Verification &amp; Compliance Documentation Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Recycled_Content_Certification_Consulting\" >Recycled Content Certification Consulting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Import%E2%80%93Export_Opportunity_Analysis\" >Import\u2013Export Opportunity Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Market_Outlook_Scaling_Roadmap\" >Market Outlook &amp; Scaling Roadmap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Skills_Manpower_Quality_Control\" >Skills, Manpower &amp; Quality Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Indian_MSME_Success_Stories\" >Indian MSME Success Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#How_NPCS_Can_Help_Entrepreneurs_Evaluate_the_Opportunity\" >How NPCS Can Help Entrepreneurs Evaluate the Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Common_Pitfalls_to_Avoid\" >Common Pitfalls to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/#Your_Investment_Deserves_the_Right_Opportunity\" >Your Investment Deserves the Right Opportunity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Plastic_Waste_Recycling_Plant_Is_a_Smart_Business_Idea_Right_Now\"><\/span><strong>Why Plastic Waste Recycling Plant Is a Smart Business Idea Right Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The growing consumption of plastic in packaging and in the FMCG industry in general has made the latter responsible for a specific percentage of its recycling. The companies prefer to outsource the task to recycling processing units instead of incorporating new methods and technologies into their manufacturing plants, which creates a reliable source of demand. Additionally, such plants may be able to sell their products for use in packaging and other applications apart from the waste processing facilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Policies_Incentives\"><\/span><strong>Government Policies &amp; Incentives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Extended Producer Responsibility Act, implemented by the <a href=\"https:\/\/moef.gov.in\/rules-regulations-3\">Central Pollution Control Board<\/a>, stipulates that every registered recycler should provide EPR certificates to producers, who purchase them to fulfill their obligations. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change provides the legal framework, whereas the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.msme.gov.in\/MyMsme\/Reg\/COM_CgtmseAppForm.aspx\">Ministry of MSME <\/a>offers credit support in the form of collateral-free credit rules. In some states, the pollution boards offer registration facilitation for recyclers who meet specific EPR targets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_Manufacturing_Business_Ideas_for_Startups\"><\/span><strong>Multiple Manufacturing Business Ideas for Startups<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PET_Bottle_Recycling_to_Food-Grade_Flakes\"><\/span><strong>PET Bottle Recycling to Food-Grade Flakes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Processing PET bottles into food-grade flakes and pellets is a lucrative business, as the demand for them comes not only from the need to fulfill EPR requirements but also from FMCG companies\u2019 interest in using recycled materials for their packaging. Such a facility may command a higher selling price due to the specific nature of the product.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-Layer_Plastic_MLP_Waste_Processing\"><\/span><strong>Multi-Layer Plastic (MLP) Waste Processing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MLP is one of the trickiest types of plastic waste to process, and there are few facilities capable of doing so. It is a sought-after item for recyclers who wish to provide EPR services within the FMCG industry. Processing such waste into granules or fuel may be an interesting alternative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recycled_Plastic_Granule_to_Finished_Product_Manufacturing\"><\/span><strong>Recycled Plastic Granule to Finished Product Manufacturing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Creating products out of recycled granules and flakes makes economic sense, as it can generate higher margins compared to the sale of raw materials. It also reduces the dependence on the fluctuating price of recycled plastic granules and flakes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPR_Compliance_Waste_Aggregation_Services\"><\/span><strong>EPR Compliance &amp; Waste Aggregation Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The waste aggregation business caters directly to the needs of EPR-compliant brand owners, and it does not require significant investment into processing facilities. It focuses on waste collection and recycling services provided to EPR-compliant recyclers, which makes it a viable option for those who wish to enter the market without significant investment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recycled_Content_Verification_Compliance_Documentation_Services\"><\/span><strong>Recycled Content Verification &amp; Compliance Documentation Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As brand owners seek to document the content of their packaging, they may be interested in obtaining such verification and documentation services. Providing such documentation for a consistent supply of recycled contents of a specific grade and proportion has the potential to be a lucrative business opportunity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recycled_Content_Certification_Consulting\"><\/span><strong>Recycled Content Certification Consulting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With more brands pledging to use a specific percentage of recycled content in their packaging, a small-scale consultancy service that assists recyclers and brand owners in navigating the certification and documentation maze can be viable and profitable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37293\" style=\"width: 848px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Plastic-Waste-Recycling-Plant1.webp\" alt=\"Plastic Waste Recycling Plant Machinery and Plastic Recycling Process\" width=\"848\" height=\"1264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Plastic-Waste-Recycling-Plant1.webp 848w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Plastic-Waste-Recycling-Plant1-201x300.webp 201w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Plastic-Waste-Recycling-Plant1-687x1024.webp 687w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Plastic-Waste-Recycling-Plant1-768x1145.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Plastic-Waste-Recycling-Plant1-512x763.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plastic waste recycling plant machinery and recycling process in India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import%E2%80%93Export_Opportunity_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Import\u2013Export Opportunity Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being both an importer and exporter of plastic scrap, India has a policy that promotes the processing of waste rather than the export of raw materials. As such, the market for recycled content and products, as well as the documentary export of EPR credits, may be of interest to recyclers with the interest in diversifying their sales.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Outlook_Scaling_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Market Outlook &amp; Scaling Roadmap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As more and more categories of plastic packaging become subject to EPR regulations, the demand for EPR-compliant recyclers will continue to grow. Those who understand the nature of the demand and can position themselves as a sustainable supplier of food-grade PET flakes and pellets with reliable EPR documentation will find themselves in a stronger position than those who seek to compete on the lower end of the market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skills_Manpower_Quality_Control\"><\/span><strong>Skills, Manpower &amp; Quality Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recycling facilities require workers that are both capable of sorting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-business\/\">plastic waste<\/a> manually and operating machinery such as shredders, washers, and pelletisers. A small-scale processing facility usually employs between 20 and 25 workers. The first worker to hire should be a plant supervisor, as their primary function is to ensure that the quality of incoming waste matches the agreed-upon standards. As the facility grows to process food-grade materials, quality assurance becomes a priority, requiring additional employees to ensure that the recycled product is not contaminated.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_MSME_Success_Stories\"><\/span><strong>Indian MSME Success Stories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Banyan Nation \u2014 Mani Vajipey and Raj Madangopal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Banyan Nation was founded by Mani Vajipey and Raj Madangopal. Their main focus is to provide traceable and high-quality recycled plastic to FMCG companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nepra Resource Management \u2014 Sandeep Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nepra Resource Management, a recycling company, was founded by Sandeep Patel. He focused on the collection and sorting of recyclable materials, and his company continues to provide such services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Can_Help_Entrepreneurs_Evaluate_the_Opportunity\"><\/span><strong>How NPCS Can Help Entrepreneurs Evaluate the Opportunity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) offers professional assistance and provides detailed Market Survey cum Detailed Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports (DPR), which include a comprehensive scope of manufacturing processes, market survey and demand analysis, process flow diagram, product mix\/plant capacity, machinery and material requirements, and financial aspects of the project, such as capital and working costs, income, expenditure, and profitability. These reports assist entrepreneurs in their decision-making regarding the viability and profitability of a project, which reduces the risks involved in setting up a new venture.<\/p>\n<p>For evaluating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-recycling-business-inindia\/\">Plastic Waste Recycling<\/a> Plant, such thorough research is vital before any expenses are made: NPCS conducts such studies regarding machinery, equipment, materials, manpower, and finances and prepares a techno-economic report with the full breakdown of costs, income, and profitability of the enterprise. Usually, financial institutions require such reports when considering a loan application, as they may only approve funds once the project proves its feasibility. Additionally, entrepreneurs who have no experience in the field will be able to benefit from the experts\u2019 experience, as it significantly reduces the risks involved in starting a new business.<\/p>\n<p>NPCS has published a comprehensive printed reference book on Plastic Waste Recycling Plant, which details all aspects of the technology, market analysis, investment, and manufacturing processes \u2013 the printed book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/recycling-business-handbook-industrial-agricultural-waste-processing\/isbn-9788195744787\/zb,,18cd8,a,1d,0,a\/index.html\">Recycling Business Handbook: Industrial and Agricultural Waste Processing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a detailed techno-economic Project Report on setting up a manufacturing business in this sector \u2014 including plant economics, machinery lists, financial projections, and applicable government incentives \u2014 the NPCS Project Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/2714\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-investment-opportunities-cost-revenue.html\">Plastic Waste Recycling Plant \u2013 Manufacturing Plant, Detailed Project Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Pitfalls_to_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Pitfalls to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a newcomer to the market, one may fail to consider the necessary amount of manpower to sort the waste, resulting in low quality of materials and, subsequently, rejected sales. Another major pitfall is the lack of documentation at the time of EPR certification.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rGW0wSq3FRU?si=6mvdHZow2L8gbEkX\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility guidelines and the corresponding EPR credits system, waste recycling facilities have become a reliable source of income with a steady demand. Entrepreneurs who seek to enter the market now, by coordinating with the <a href=\"https:\/\/hsiidc.org.in\">Haryana State Industrial &amp; Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) <\/a>and other similar agencies, stand to benefit from this emerging source of demand in the coming years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Investment_Deserves_the_Right_Opportunity\"><\/span><strong>Your Investment Deserves the Right Opportunity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Every serious investment begins with choosing the right sector and the right business model. With hundreds of industrial opportunities available across India&#8217;s manufacturing and clean-energy landscape, making the most informed choice is critical. NPCS Startup Selector tool helps entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and investors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\">identify the most suitable business opportunities based on their investment capacity, location, and interests<\/a> \u2014 so your capital is directed toward a venture with the strongest fit and potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Extended Producer Responsibility guidelines have created a reliable business opportunity in the market in India with regard&hellip;","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":37292,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":2,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17667,17374],"tags":[16522,16933,22183,22182,21599,22181],"industry":[],"class_list":["post-37290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-plastic-packaging-industry","category-waste-management-recycling","tag-plastic-recycling","tag-plastic-recycling-business","tag-plastic-recycling-machinery","tag-plastic-recycling-plant-cost","tag-plastic-waste-management","tag-plastic-waste-recycling-plant","cs-entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Plastic Waste Recycling Plant: Cost, Machinery &amp; Business<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Plastic Waste Recycling Plant: Learn about machinery, project cost, EPR, licences, business opportunities and market potential in India.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Plastic Waste Recycling Plant: Cost, Machinery &amp; Business\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Plastic Waste Recycling Plant: Learn about machinery, project cost, EPR, licences, business opportunities and market potential in India.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/plastic-waste-recycling-plant\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Niir Project Consultancy Services\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-09-22T11:59:40+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Plastic-Waste-Recycling-Plant.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1672\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"941\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"P.K. 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