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ANDHRA PRADESH PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

EDITORIAL BOARD

ChairmanVIMLESH GUPTA

Co-ChairmanN. BHASKAR REDDY

MembersANIL NAGDAMANOJ GOELR.S. LOYA

HON. EDITORARUN LAHOTI

Published byANDHRA PRADESH PLASTICSMANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION304, Raghava Ratna Towers, Chirag Ali Lane,Abids, HYDERABAD 500 001Phone: 23203191 Fax: 040-23201247Email: [email protected]: www.appma.org.in

OFFICE BEARERS:PresidentV. ANIL REDDY

Sr. Vice PresidentJ. VENUGOPAL

Vice PresidentB.L. BHANDARI

Hon. SecretaryDAYAKAR

TreasurerNARENDER BALDAVA

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DISCLAIMERAll the information published in this issue has beencollected/gathered from various sources. APPMAdoes not hold responsibility for any error or omissionand is not liable for any legal consequences.

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AP Plastic TimesVol VII Sep-Oct 2012 No.2

Editorial

: Editorial

Page 5 : President’s Speak

Page 7 : Tips for energy saving

Page 9 : Report of Plastmeet

Page 12 : News Updates

Page 26 : Article HDPE Pipes as Post Box

Page 30 : New Members List

Page 37 : Plexpoindia 13 launch at Hyd.

Contents

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President Writes...

Dear Members,

As you are aware, the power availability in the state of Andhra Pradesh is reallypathetic, to say the least. It has sent the business to a toss and entrepreneurs are attheir wits end.

APPMA has been doing its best to ease this situation but no immediate solution is in sight. We havebeen giving representations to the concerned authorities. APPMA in association with otherorganisations has conducted Dharnas and Relay hunger strikes in the month of September, 2012.Most of the opposition leaders graced the venue of the Relay hunger strike and expressed theirsolidarity. The SSI Minister Mr.PRK Prasad visited the venue of the Relay hunger strike and saidthat the Hon’ble Chief Minister has assured the members that he will be calling for discussions andwill give a proper hearing. We hope to find a solution.

The cost of labor maintenance and generator maintenance has gone up. APERC has given an order togive 60% of CMD. But the industry is running on 40% CMD. Apart from this the 2nd R & C Measuresare in force now. With this the industry can work hardly upto 20-25%. By the end of December eventhis may not be available. The Govt. priority sector is agriculture. The industry will be left with nopower.

The demand for power is increasing and the supply is decreasing. The Govt. is not being able tobridge the gap between the supply and demand. The only alternative left with the industry is to buyexpensive power. The profit margin will decrease when one buys expensive power, but to remainvisible in the market we have no other alternative but to run our industry on expensive power.

We have already circulated the FSA charges for the year 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13 first Qtr.

Hope the situation betters in the next few weeks

Wish you all the Best

V Anil ReddyPresident

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TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVING IN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTS

Compailed by Mr.R S LOYA

The industrial sector alone accounts for about 50% of thecommercial energy. It uses both, the thermal and electricalenergy in various equipments like boilers, compressors,diesel generating engines, motors, pumps, refrigeration etc.Here are tips for energy saving through these equipments.

Electrical Energy – GeneralThe industrial sector consumes about 33 per cent of thetotal electrical energy consumed in the country.

Tips for electrical energy saving:• Improve power factor by installing capacitors to

reduce KVA demand charges and also line losseswithin plant.

• Improvement of power factor from 0.85 to 0.96 willgive 11.5% reduction of peak KVA and 21.6%reduction in peak losses. This corresponds to 14.5%reduction in average losses for a load factor of 0.8.

• Avoid repeated rewinding of motors. Observationsshow that rewound motors practically have anefficiency loss of upto 5%. This is mainly due toincrease in no load losses. Hence use such rewoundmotors on low duty cycle applications only.

• Use of variable frequency drives (VFD), slip powerrecovery systems and fluid couplings for variablespeed applications such as fans, pumps etc. helps inminimizing consumption.

Compressed air:Compressed air is used in almost all types of industriesand accounts for a major share of Electricity used in someof the plants. It is utilized for a variety of end uses such aspneumatic tools and equipment, instrumentation, conveying,etc. and is preferred in Industries because of its convenienceand safety. Normally, the compressed air factor is anoverlooked area in most of the industries, though it is acostly source of power, about 7 to 10 times the cost ofelectricity. Given this economics, better maintenancepractices and elimination of wastage would help in improvingthe performance of compressed air systems.

Tips for energy saving:• Compressed air is very energy intensive. Only 5% of

electrical energy is converted to useful energy. Useof compressed air for cleaning is rarely justified.

• Ensure low temperature of inlet air. Increase in inletair temperature by 3°C increases powerconsumption by 1%.

• It should be examined whether air at lower pressurecan be used in the process. Reduction in dischargepressure by 10% saves energy consumption upto5%.

• A leakage from a ½” diameter hole from a compressedair line working at a pressure of 7kg/cm2 can drainalmost Rs. 2500 per day.

• Air output of compressors per unit of electricity inputmust be measured at regular intervals. Efficiency ofcompressors tends to deteriorate with time.

Electric motors:The electric motors are used to provide motive

power to equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers,etc. It is important that the industrial users define their needaccurately to enable proper selection of a motor for aparticular application. Of the total electricity consumed inthe industrial sector, electric motors account forapproximately 70%.

The motors are classified under DC (direct current),AC (alternating current) synchronous, and AC induction(squirrel cage or wound rotor type) types. The AC inductionis additionally distinguished as single or polyphase. Most ofthe power consumed by motors in the industry is accountedfor by polyphase (three-phase) AC induction motors. Of thethree-phase induction motors, the squirrel cage motor is mostpopularly used because of its relatively low capital andmaintenance costs, and rugged design.

Tips for energy saving:

• The motors should be energy efficient.• Convert delta to star connection for lightly loaded

motors.• Install soft start-cum-energy saver for lightly loaded

motors.• In case of centrifugal-blower pump, install variable

frequency drives ( VFD) for speed control of motors.• Install multi speed motor.• Optimize operating voltage level of motor for lightly

loaded motors• Replace eddy current controls with variable frequency

drives for varying speed driven equipment.• Provide interlock for electric motor to avoid idle

running.• Replace motor generating sets with thyristor drives.• Avoid frequent rewinding of motors. Greater the

number of rewind, lesser the efficiency.• Carry out preventive maintenance and condition

monitoring schedule regularly.

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Report of Plastmeet

"PRESENT SCENARIO OF SUPPLY OF POWER IN ANDHRA PRADESH" HELD ON3RD OCTOBER, 2012 AT FAPCCI, RED HILLS, HYDERABAD

APPMA has organised a useful and contemporary PlastMeet on the burning issue bothering the industry "PRESENTSCENARIO OF SUPPLY OF POWER IN ANDHRA PRADESH" at 4pm on 3rd October 2012 at Surana Udyog Auditorium,FAPCCI, Red Hills, Hyderabad.

Mr. V Anil Reddy, President of Andhra Pradesh PlasticManufacturers' Association, welcomed the members andPast Presidents of APPMA. He hoped that the memberswould be benefited from this Plastmeet.

Dr.K.Narayana Reddy, Chairman of the program, invitedthe speakers Sri.Sudhakar, Chief General Manager,APCPDCL alongwith Sri.Praveen Kumar, Sr.Superintendent Engineer from APCPDCL, andSri.R.Gopala Krishna, Sr. Consultant- Energy ConservationMission for presentation of their papers and interaction withthe participants.About 75 members of our association participated in theprogram.

An interactive session followed where the participants asked quite a few questions and the presenters clarified their doubts.This interactive session helped in bringing awareness on power supply position and energy conservation

Sri.Vimlesh Gupta, Jt.Secretary, APPMA concluded the Seminar, with a vote of Thanks.

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Plant for SaleESSEL POLYMERSE2, E3, Industrial Estate-ELURU

Any of our members or persons interested in this regard may contact us.Details of Machinery: (All used Machinery) but in running condition.

1) 50mm twin screw extruder with 40 HP Dc Motor (make KS Mechines-Farida bad)

2) Dies suitable to produce 40mm to 140mm PVC pipes

3) Spring Loader

4) Take off (Haul off unit) with 3 HP DC Motor.

5) High-speed mixture for compounding PVC.

6) Vacuume Pump

7) Vibrating sieve

8) Pipe cutting Circular Saw with Chute

9) Single screw Extruder of 2" for producing 19mm to 40 mm Pipes with all accessories.

10) Separate Take off unit and saw.

11) 3" HDPE extruder with Radicon Heavy duty gear box

12) Scrap Ginder 14"

13) HDPE color mixture

14) Mini Pulveriser to powder PVC Chips/LDPE granules-formerly used for Rotomoulding.

15) 63 KVA Generator

We wish to dispose of all above Plant and machinery on as and where condition andinterested Persons may contact :

Mr. R.D.Prasad,Prop:Essel Plymers,at 120 B .Ashoknager ,ELURU. Mobile No:91-9704275358 or

Mr. R.Anatha Ram: Mobile:09686008915

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NEWS UPDATES

PLASTIC CRATE KEEPS FISHERMANAFLOAT AND ALIVE IN THE OCEAN

FOR 26 HOURS

Who ever thought the song "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"could save lives? That and a 4-by-4 foot plastic fish binhelped keep 19-year-old Ryan Harris of Sitka, Alaska alivein the waters off Alaska for 26 hours, until the U.S. CoastGuard rescued him.

Harris and his friend, Stonie "Mac" Huffman, also of Sitka,were fishing for Coho salmon roughly two miles offshore ina 28-foot aluminum boat on Friday, according to the DailySitka Sentinel. The boat's hydraulics failed, and althoughthe two were able to fix the problem, while heading back toshore a large wave flipped the boat, spilling the fishermeninto the ocean without life vests and before they could sendout a call for help.

Harris and Huffman climbed onto the overturned hull of theboat and, although they had lost the radio and the twosurvival suits their boat had carried, managed to wrangle acouple of the plastic fishing crates they had brought.

Harris got into one of the totes while Huffman stabilized it,but Huffman had to settle for a lid. When waves separatedthe two, neither knew the other's fate.

At one point, Harris lost balance in his crate and was dumpedback into the water, hitting his head on the side in theprocess. But he was able to get back in and stabilize himself,singing "Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Row, Row,Row Your Boat" to stay awake. He told the Sitka paper, "Inever thought I was going to die, but I was worried aboutMac. I'm glad to be here."

Mac, it turns out, was even luckier. He happened upon oneof the survival suits floating in the ocean and managed towrestle himself into it. He spent the night afloat in the suitand washed up on the shore about 25 miles northwest ofSitka, where he was rescued in little more than an hour.

Harris, meanwhile, was still afloat in his plastic crate. "I gavemyself a pep talk," he told the Sitka paper. He kept repeatingfor four hours: "I'm Ryan Hunter Harris and I'm not going todie here."

By the time Harris was found, he had spent about 26 hoursafloat in the ocean. Both men suffered only minor injuries,even if Harris may never want to sing "Row, Row, Row YourBoat" ever again.

HONG KONG'S PLASTIC-PELLETPROBLEM: ITS BEACHES ARE

LITTERED WITH MILLIONS OF THEM

Hundreds of millions of tiny plastic pellets have pepperedthe beaches of Hong Kong following a powerful typhoon,and now a major cleanup effort focuses on the minutiae.

Typhoon Vicente - the worst to hit the city in 13 years - rockedboats last month, tipping six cargo containers into the seasouth of Hong Kong. Inside those containers were millionsupon millions of nurdles, tiny plastic pellets used in factoriesto create other plastic products. And now the raindrop-sizeplastic bits have started to wash ashore. Despite what itlooks like, no, it isn't snow.

While an obvious eyesore and trash hazard for the beaches,there's a bigger concern over having millions of the tiny,translucent pellets bobbing around: the threat to marine life.Environmentalists now worry that the roughly 150 tons ofpellets spilled will prove toxic by absorbing pollutants in thewater, which could infect marine life, especially as fish startto ingest them. And if dangerous to fish, they could also bedangerous to the humans eating such fish. As the AssociatedPress reported, there are also concerns that the Chinesewhite dolphin, already a rare species, could be furtherthreatened by the nurdles.

Hundreds of volunteers have jumped on the cleanup effort,working through the weekend in residential communities onLamma Island, just south of the city center, and DiscoveryBay, on Lantau Island, after finding their waterfront areasinundated with the pellets. But cleaning them up proved adaunting, tedious task as volunteers used brushes anddustpans to slowly pick up the debris, making only slightheadway into the mess. "It's a bit overwhelming. It seemslike we can't get rid of them even though there are hundredsof people here," Mathis Antony, a volunteer on Lamma Island,told the Associated Press. "It looks like it's going to take alot more to clean it up."

The Hong Kong government plans to send in paidreinforcements, hiring workers to spend what could bemonths cleaning up the mess on 10 different beaches acrossthe territory. Estimates say that about 150 tons of the pelletsspilled, and 50 tons were picked up still in the bags markedwith the manufacturer. With about 21 tons washed ashore,it's little surprise that such tiny particles are causing amassive headache for cleanup crews.

IS CANADA'S PLASTIC MONEYACTUALLY MELTING?

Looks like Canada's spiffy new plastic bills might not be ableto take the heat. Literally.

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According to news reports from the Toronto Star and theNational Post, the country's new polymer $50 and $100 billsare melting. Several people have said that the new bills arefusing together when placed next to a heat source - like atoaster oven.

The Toronto Star confirmed that one Halifax man put hiswallet down on the oven while toasting a bagel and thennoticed the three $100 bills had crumpled to size of a "Cokebottle."

(MORE: Paying with Plastic: Canada Introduces Polymer$100 Bill)

Canada is not the first country to introduce plastic money:other countries like Australia and New Zealand have longused similar materials. The Canadian $100 plastic bill wasintroduced last November and the $50 bill made its ownintroduction early this year, after presumed de rigeur testing.According to the National Post:

…The banknotes were boiled, frozen and run throughwashing machines. A tumbling mechanism filled with coffeegrinds, marbles, bolts and synthetic sweat was meant tosimulate the effect of being left in a pocket.

The Bank of Canada, meanwhile, is nonplussed about thereports. In an e-mail to the Los Angeles Times, the bankstated "[We have] encountered no evidence that polymerbank notes are being affected by heat as has been suggestedin recent news reports. Bank notes printed on polymermaterial have been used in many countries for years, mostof which have climates far hotter than Canada." The billsare built to withstand temperatures up to 140° C.

(MORE: For Nicaraguans, New Currency Is a Hot Potato)

(A Toronto Star reporter reportedly put four plastic bills in alaundromat dryer for 40 minutes to test whether the billswould melt. They came out unscathed.)

On the other hand, Mona Billard reported having to exchangeeight plastic bills back in January after her son put in themoney in a tin can and left it near a baseboard heater. Shehad to return them to the bank to exchange the melted bills.

"The leather couch is up against the baseboard heater, itdoesn't melt," she explained to the Post. "The kids' toys areback there, they don't melt."

33 WAYS TO EAT ENVIRONMENTALLYFRIENDLY

The sustainable food movement is sweeping the country.Farmer's markets, organic produce, genetically modifiedfoods, cage-free eggs - they've all become part of the culturallingo. While a lot of this conversation focuses around whetherorganic foods are better for people's health, let's not forgetthat these trends are also good for the planet. Read on to

learn about the 33 environmentally friendly eating habits thatare making a difference for our bodies and our earth.

AT THE STORE:

1. REUSE IT.

Bring a reusable bag on your next shopping trip, andyou've already helped out the planet. The U.S. aloneuses about 100 billion new plastic bags each year,and (brace yourself) this massive production costs12 million barrels of oil. Worldwide, only about 1% ofplastic bags are recycled - which means that the restend up in landfills, oceans or elsewhere in theenvironment. Why does it matter? Plastic bags don'tbiodegrade, but light exposure can degrade themenough to release toxic polymer particles - most ofwhich end up in the ocean. Approximately 1 millionbirds and 100,000 turtles and other sea animals dieof starvation each year after ingesting after ingestingdiscarded plastics and other trash debris, which blocktheir digestive tracts. And public agencies spendmillions of dollars on litter clean-up each year. (In caseyou're wondering, paper bags aren't much better. Eachyear, 14 million trees are cut down to make papershopping bags via a process that requires even moreenergy than the making of plastic bags.)

2. STRIP DOWN.

Look for products with minimal packaging, likeunwrapped produce or meat straight from the delicounter or butcher. Excess packaging is often madeout of unsustainable materials and contributes towaste that ends up in landfills. Perhaps the worstculprit is polystyrene (a.k.a. Styrofoam), which is asuspected carcinogen and is manufactured throughan energy-intensive process that creates hazardouswaste and greenhouse gases.

3. DON'T BUY THE BOTTLE.

Millions of tons of plastic are used to produce billionsof plastic water bottles each year. Save money andlessen waste by drinking tap water from a reusablewater bottle. Worried about your health? Try a waterfilter, or take courage from the fact that a lot of bottledwater is likely no better than what's on tap.

4. SHOP DIFFERENT.

Choose to give your money to stores that demonstratecare for the planet, both in their company practicesand in the food selections they provide. Look for aselection of local and organic foods as well as storepractices that limit waste (think doors on therefrigerated sections so that energy isn't wasted,minimal and/or recyclable packaging and a store-widerecycling program).

PRODUCE:

5. GO LOCAL.

Eating locally grown foods is possibly the best way to

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lower your carbon footprint when it comes to whatyou eat. Bonus: Eating locally means that food will befresher - and therefore taste better and perhaps retainmore nutrients - than food shipped across the globe.

6. EAT MORE OF IT.

Eat more produce than any other food category, andyou've already made an impact for the planet (not tomention your body!).

7. GO ORGANIC.

The definition of organic can be a little confusing, butfood labels can help. Certified organic foods are grownand processed using farming methods that recycleresources and promote biodiversity, without the useof synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes orpetroleum- or sewage-sludge-based fertilizers.(Weird. Who wouldn't want their food grown in sewagesludge?) Though their benefits to the environmenthave a long-term payoff, organic foods can be pricier- if you're on a budget, find out which foods are mostworth buying organic, and limit your organic purchasesto the ones that make the biggest impact.

8. EAT IT RAW.

Chomp down on a raw carrot instead of boiling orsautéing it, and save energy that would otherwisehave been used to power cooking appliances.

9. EAT IN SEASON.

Seasonal nomming allows you to eat locally - andwe've already covered how important local purchasingis for the environment. Check out what's growingnearby right now.

10. PRESERVE IT.

Want to eat more locally, but love to eat strawberriesyear-round? Learn how to preserve fruits andvegetables so you can eat locally grown produce allyear long (it's bound to impress Grandma, too).

11. GROW IT.

You don't need to live in the wild to grow your ownfruits and veggies. Join a community garden, or, ifyou're cramped for space, create a vertical gardenright inside your window.

12. GET SOME COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

Not into the idea of growing your own? Considerjoining a CSA (short for community supportedagriculture), which allows you to reap the benefits oflocally grown produce without getting your hands dirty.

MEAT:

13. EAT LESS OF IT.

Industrially farmed meat has the greatest impact ofany food product on the environment. In addition tothe tips outlined below, consider making meat less ofa staple in your diet. Can't give up the stuff? Try going

meat-free for just one day per week (or one meal perweek if you're really attached).

14. YOU GUESSED IT: BUY LOCAL.

We've said it before and we're saying it again: buyinglocal is a great way to cut down on the environmentalimpact of your food. Just imagine how much energy itwould take to haul a side of beef from, say, NewZealand, in comparison to transporting it from the localbutcher shop.

15. GO ORGANIC.

When it comes to meat, the definition of "organic"changes a little. Obviously, chickens aren't grown inthe soil, nor are they (we hope!) conventionally grownwith pesticides. Rather, organic livestock must haveaccess to the outdoors and cannot be supplementedwith antibiotics or growth hormones.

16. BE ANTI-ANTIBIOTICS.

It's common practice these days to feed growth-producing antibiotics to animals raised for meat, butthis results in health risks for the animals - and, byextension, the people who eat them.

17. GO OUT TO PASTURE.

Pasture-raised livestock make less of a negativeenvironmental impact. They're also treated morehumanely than their industrially raised counterparts.

SEAFOOD:

18. LOOK FOR THE LABEL.

Figuring out how to buy sustainable seafood is tough:turns out "wild caught" doesn't necessarily mean it'senvironmentally friendly, after all, while some farmedfish are. The easiest way to sort through all theconfusion is to look for the label of the MarineStewardship Council, which guarantees that a producthas successfully met requirements for sustainability.

19. KNOW YOUR FISH.

Check out these guides to figure out which fish areleast endangered and most likely to be farmedsustainably, and use them to guide your buyingdecisions.

20. BE A PATRIOT.

Buy U.S. caught or farmed fish. It's as close as youcan get to buying "local" when you live in a land-lockedstate, and it also means that the product has had thechance to be reviewed by the Marine StewardshipCouncil, so you have a better sense of the conditionsunder which the fish were caught.

21. TRY SOMETHING NEW.

Instead of eating the ever-popular Alaskan salmonalong with everybody else at the restaurant, expandyour diet and distribute your impact by trying differentvarieties of fish. Check out these alternatives to some

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of our fishy favorites - you might even find a varietythat you like more than tuna. In the process, you'llreduce the risk of endangering key species.

DAIRY:

22. BE HORMONE-FREE.

(Wouldn't that have made adolescence easier…) Justas livestock raised for consumption are often pumpedfull of antibiotics, dairy cows are often fed artificialhormones to up their milk production. This has bighealth impacts for the cows, the people who consumetheir milk and other dairy products, and theenvironment (manure lagoons sure don't sound likea good thing to us). Industrial dairy production is alsolinked to massive greenhouse gas emissions. Luckily,hormone-free dairy products are readily available.

23. SURPRISE! GO LOCAL.

As always when buying local, you'll be reducing thedistance that food must travel - and the energy it takesto do so - on its way to your plate.

24. GO ORGANIC.

It's better for the environment and for your body.

25. CUT BACK.

The production of one pound of cheese might produceupwards of 11 lbs. of carbon dioxide, the primarygreenhouse gas emitted by human activities and abig driver of climate change. As with meat, you canquickly lessen your environmental impact simply byeating less dairy. Bonus: eliminating common staplesfrom your diet one or two days a week is a chance toexperiment with fun new recipes.

AT A RESTAURANT:

26. ORDER FROM THE TAP.

Cut down on packaging; ask for tap water instead ofbottled. Likewise, save the beer bottle and order ontap.

27. EAT LOCAL.

Just because you're not at the farmer's market doesn'tmean the market's bounty isn't available to you. Moreand more restaurants are incorporating locally sourceditems into their menus.

28. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK.

There's no shame in asking your server or a managerhow your food was grown or processed (though it'sprobably best not to take it to this extreme).

EATING AT HOME:

29. REDUCE WASTE.

Use cloth napkins and real plates, bowls and utensils.

30. TURN WASTE INTO A RESOURCE.

If you've got the inclination and a little bit of free time,give composting a try and turn food scraps into aresource that keeps on giving.

31. REVAMP LEFTOVERS.

Instead of dumping leftovers in the trash, turn theminto new meals. It'll reduce waste and also save onthe energy it would have taken to cook a differentmeal the next day.

32. DOUBLE YOUR RECIPES.

Leftovers will last twice as long, and you'll use lessenergy than you would if you cooked multiple meals.

33. COOK ONE LOCAL MEAL PER WEEK.

Challenge yourself to cook one meal a week (ormonth) that is composed completely of localingredients. Get some friends in on the action andrevel in doing something good for your health and thehealth of the planet.

Do you practice any of these habits on a regular basis? Havewe missed any? Share your strategies for eating well forthe planet in comments!

CORRECTION:The original version of this story stated that approximately 1million birds and 100,000 turtles and other sea animals dieof starvation each year after ingesting plastic bags, whichblock their digestive tracts. However, any product that islittered - not just plastic bags - can pose a threat to wildlife.The story has been updated to reflect that fact.

RELIANCE TO BUY BP'S MALAYSIANPETROCHEM PLANT FOR US$230 MLN

BP announced that it has agreed to sell all its interests inpurified terephthalic acid (PTA) production in Malaysia toReliance Global Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Reliance). Theagreement concerns BP's 100% equity in BP Chemicals(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (BPCM), located at Kuantan on the eastcoast of Malaysia. Reliance has agreed to purchase BP'sinterest in BPCM for US$230 million in cash and both partiesanticipate completing the transaction in 2012.

James Yim, head of BP's aromatics business in Asia, said:"This is an efficient plant with a good market position in theregion. RECRON Malaysia, part of the Reliance Group, isalready our largest customer in Malaysia and RelianceIndustries is a significant feedstock supplier at Kuantan, soReliance is a natural owner of this plant." Nick Elmslie, chiefexecutive of BP Petrochemicals said: "BP has a major, globalPTA business, with around one fifth of global PTA productioncapacity and a track record of leading technology. We willcontinue to concentrate our PTA strategy on deploying newtechnologies into high growth markets like China where weare in the middle of a considerable expansion programme,and in OECD markets where our technology gives us an

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advantage and high utilization rates. "We are also buildingnew revenue streams by licensing our PTA and paraxylenetechnologies."

All current staff of BPCM are expected to transfer to thenew owners under equivalent terms and conditions. BP'sacetic acid manufacturing and marketing business inMalaysia is unaffected by this sale.

KOTHARI PLANS PETROCHEMICALPROJECT (20-9-2012)

Kothari Petrochemicals proposes to set up a plant near KochiRefineries, as per Deccan Chronicles. A team of seniorofficials from Kothari visited the site and held discussionswith officials of the Kerala State Industrial DevelopmentCorporation as well as Kochi Refineries.

The company plans to submit its proposal to KSIDC soon.Kothari group, that has two units in Tamil Nadu, is the largestproducer of premium quality polybutene in the country.KSIDC has earmarked 3,100 acres for setting up apetrochemical park. This is in view of Kochi Refinerieslaunching its expansion while downstream companies areexpected to make use of by-products like propylene.

FLUOR SELECTED FOR DOW CHEMICALCOMPANY'S PROPYLENE PRODUCTION

PROJECT IN T... (17-9-2012)

Fluor Corporation has been awarded an engineering,procurement and construction management (EPCM)contract by The Dow Chemical Company for a propyleneproduction asset project in Freeport, Texas. Fluorsuccessfully completed the front-end engineering and design(FEED) contract thereby setting the stage for this next-phaseEPCM project award. Fluor will book the undisclosed valuein the third quarter. The project is under way with estimatedmechanical completion by 2015.

"Fluor is excited to be the EPCM contractor for the successfulexecution and completion of this project," said PeterOosterveer, president of Fluor's Energy & Chemicals Group."The U.S. is experiencing a significant rebound in thepetrochemical sector due to the attractive price of shale gasand we look forward to helping our long-time customer Dowrealize this important project."

CAPS AND CLOSURE FOR NON-BEVERAGE APPLICATIONS TO

PROVIDE GROWTH OPPORTUNIT...(18-9-2012)

Non-beverage applications account for 60% of total capsand closure industry polymer demand in Europe, with thetoiletries and cosmetics sectors being the largest consumersof polymer, as per a report published by AMI Consulting.The report predicted personal care closures and customisedproduct delivery solutions will be the main contributors to

overall closure industry growth over the next five years,followed by closures for the homecare sector. The key marketdriver for closures in non-beverage applications is innovation,with brand owners seeking greater on-shelf differentiationthrough superior aesthetics and functionality. Supermarketshelves are cluttered with brand imitations, and the leadbrand must stand out from the rest. Consequently, the roleof packaging continues to grow in importance within theFMCG industry. Beverage closures account for 40% ofEuropean closure industry polymer demand but nearly 60%of the market by units. While carbonated soft drinks (CSDs)are no longer a dynamic category, the sheer size of thismarket will result in significant additional demand by 2015.AMI's Plastic Closure Innovations 2013 conference will beheld in Cologne in April 2013.

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's NationalRenewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrateda better way to use photosynthesis to produce ethylene, abreakthrough that could change the way materials,chemicals, and transportation fuels are made, and help cleanthe air.

NREL scientists introduced a gene into a cyanobacteriumand demonstrated that the organism remained stablethrough at least four generations, producing ethylene gasthat could be easily captured. The organism - Synechocystissp. PCC 6803 - produced ethylene at a high rate and is stillbeing improved. The laboratory demonstrated rate of 170milligrams of ethylene/liter/day is greater than the ratesreported for the photosynthetic production bymicroorganisms of ethanol, butanol or other algae biofuels.The process does not release carbon dioxide into theatmosphere. Conversely, the process recycles carbondioxide, a greenhouse gas, since the organism utilizes thegas as part of its metabolic cycle.

Ethylene is the most widely produced petrochemicalfeedstock in the world. But currently it is produced only fromfossil fuels, and its production is the industry's largest emitterof carbon dioxide. Steam cracking of long-chainhydrocarbons from petroleum produces 1.5 to 3 tons ofcarbon dioxide for every ton of ethylene produced. The NRELprocess, by contrast, produces ethylene by using carbondioxide, which is food for the bacteria. That could mean asavings of six tons of carbon dioxide emissions for everyton of ethylene produced -- the 3 tons that would be emittedby tapping fossil fuels and another three tons absorbed bythe bacteria. NREL principal investigator, Jianping Yu, saysit's the difference between using old photons and newphotons. Ethylene from old photons is the ethylene producedfrom fossil fuels, derived from photosynthetic organisms thatcaptured the sun's energy millions of years ago. The NRELprocess uses new photons that are currently hitting plants,algae and bacteria capable of producing fuels directly.

NREL turned to a different cyanobacterium, Synechocystis6803, which scientists had been researching for a long time,knowing how to change its DNA sequences. They

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manipulated the sequence to design an ethylene-producinggene to be more stable and more active than the originalversion. This process resulted in an organism that usescarbon dioxide and water to produce ethylene, but doesn'tlose its ability to produce ethylene over time. The productethylene is non-toxic to the producing microorganisms andis not a food source for other organisms that could potentiallycontaminate an industrial process.

After the culture reaches maximum growth, it's possible thatit could keep producing for months at a time, said Rich Bolin,who is a member of NREL's partnerships group. Theethylene gas it produces naturally leaves the organism,spurring the organism to keep producing more. The ethylenewould be produced in an enclosed photobioreactorcontaining seawater enriched with nitrogen andphosphorous. The ethylene gas would rise and be capturedfrom the reactor's head space. It could then undergo furtherprocessing, including a catalytic polymer process to producefuels and chemicals. The continuous production systemimproves the energy conversion efficiency and reduces theoperational cost. NREL is initiating discussions with potentialindustry partners to help move the process to commercialscale. Interested companies include those in the businessof producing ethylene or - transportation fuels, as well asfirms that build photobioreactors.

ADVANCES IN RECYCLING FOR THEELECTRONICS SECTOR (28-9-2012)

Research has addressed the mounting problem of polymersfrom the electronics sector entering the waste stream. AnEU-funded research team investigated a fully recyclablepolymer and has developed new moulding methods forcomponents, as per physorg. The 'Eco-efficient designs forend-of-life, anti-counterfeit electronic device recovery'(Separate) project worked on the water-soluble polymerpolyvinyl alcohol as one possibly suitable material. Non-toxicand biodegradeable, polyvinyl alcohol is a polymer wherethe degree of hydrolysis, hence the number of units and themolecular weight determines the processability. TheSeparate team found that a polymer, PVAXX, can bedissolved in 30 seconds using a batch dissolution processand can be speeded up using ultrasonics. Moreover, thepolymer can be reused and injection moulded withoutsignificant loss of properties. A novel over-mouldingtechnology was developed using the polymer and fullyencapsulated modules for a smart card application wereproduced. The team also developed semi-encapsulatedelectronic components for a contact and non-contact smartcard, a memory stick and a calculator case. Separatedeliverables were industrially validated. A robotic simulationof the injection moulding, handling and subsequent testingof the memory sticks was developed. To study the industrialscale, another simulation using a counter current washingprinciple was chosen to minimise water and energy use.The impact of Separate technology will be a decrease ofthe amount of electropolymeric waste discarded in Europe.

As a result, there will be less organic pollutants and heavymetal water pollution.

CENTRE FOR BIOPOLYMER SCIENCEUNVEILED IN SOUTH INDIA (14-9-

2012)

India's first Centre for Biopolymer Science and Technologywas inaugurated at Kochi in Kerala state, jointly by UnionFertilisers and Chemicals Minister and State Chief Minister.This Centre is a unit of the Central Institute of PlasticEngineering and Technology at Chennai, and will beconducting MSc in Biopolymer Science and doctoralprogrammes in the area of Biopolymer Science andTechnology in collaboration with the Cochin University ofScience and Technology.

The capital outlay of Rs 30 crore for setting up the centrewould be shared equally between the Central and StateGovernments

PLASTINDIA SELECTS IT NEWLEADERSHIP TEAM FOR 2012-2015

(8-9-2012)

The reins of Plastindia Foundation will be handed over toShri Bipin Shah and the New Managing Committee who willdefinitely have an image building task comparing theachievement of last 25 years and 7 Presidents. Theleadership position given to him was unanimous which showsconfidence of the industry.

OFFICE BEARERS 2012-2015MR. BIPIN SHAH - PRESIDENTA Chemical Engineer and US educated, experienced PlasticTechnologist, an innovator, and first generation entrepreneurwho has immensely contributed to the development ofPlastics and Polymer products in the country in the last fourdecades. He has practiced multi- technology implementationin the area of Injection Moulding, Extrusion Coating,Application Engineering plastics for replacement of metalsand a host of first of its kind products using varieties ofpolymers. A little known in Packaging ,Electric Appliancesand Metal fabrication. His other strengths are extending theshelf life of packaged foods and energy conservation.He has contributed to manpower development and educationat ITI level and enhancing skills of trained professionals inthe mainstream. His efforts in this direction have resulted inthe University of Wisconsin and University of Massachusettsas Education Partners for Plastindia International University.

His services have been well recognised by various covetedawards he has received from the Industry and EducationalInstitutions, for eg. 'Distinguished Member Award' by IndianPlastic Institute, 'Udyog Patra Award' at the hands of theVice-President of India -Shri Mohammed Hidyatullah,''Distinguished Alumini' Award- UICT'. A man dedicated tosociety, committed to growth and innovation, and a desireto put Indian Plastic Industry on the world map.

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The Industry looks forward for his leadership and to carrythe Polymer Torch for worldwide recognition of India as a'Sourcing Hub' for products and trained manpower.

His team will work in unison for the industry's developmentand provide enough challenges to achieve 250% growth inthe next 10 years. Let us all support the new Team and theirvision.

MR. R.A.LOHIA - VICE PRESIDENTA veteran for us in the Eastern part of the country. .He iswell versed with recycling of plastic waste and hasshowcased easy solutions and implemented recyclingtechniques in and around Kolkatta. Plastindia Foundationhas always relied on his ability to market the PlastindiaExhibition and his committee has always been in the limelightfor revenue generation. A true visionary for showcasing theindustry.

MR. RAJIV RAVAL - TREASURERA second generation entrepreneur, engaged in drip irrigationactivities, committed to 'Go Green,Live green' , he has helpedPlastindia to be in good health during the exhibition byhandling the portfolio of Hospitality and Catering.

MANAGING COMMITTEE 2012-2015Mr. Ashok GoelMr. Bipin M. ShahMr. R. A. LohiaMr. Rajiv RavalMr. S. V. KabraMr. Paresh V. ParekhDr. Prakash D. TrivediMr. Rajesh MohtaMr. Jayesh K. RambhiaMr. Raju D. DesaiMr. Pinakin ShahMr. Rajeev ChitaliaMr. Manoj AgarwalProf. (Dr.) S. K. NayakDr. Subash Chandra Shit

UFLEX ZEROING IN ON S. AMERICA SITE

By Satnam Singh

Uflex Ltd. is aiming to become one of the world's largestflexible plastic producers by expanding its base in India aswell as setting up new plants globally.

The company, which broke ground on its first U.S. plant ayear ago, is currently looking at Latin America as a locationfor a future plant.

The objective is to cut the lead time for global customers,according to N. Siva Shankaran, vice president of businessdevelopment for the company's packaging division.

"Earlier, the lead time used to be around 45 days, when we

were supplying from India," Shankaran said in an interviewat the Packaging Technology for Optimization conferencein New Delhi.

Now the lead time is down to a maximum of about 10 days,he said.

Shankaran said the company's plant in Latin America will"most likely" be in Brazil. The company will probably zero inon a location in early 2013.

"Ideally, plant construction would take about 12-15 monthsand the proposed South American venture would [be] likelyto start production in the first half of 2014," Shankaran said.

The company expects the plant to be similar to its plant inNoida, near Delhi.

"We replicated the Noida plant in our overseas plants in theUnited Arab Emirates, Mexico, Egypt, Poland and the U.S.,and would follow it in the South American plant also," hesaid.

Uflex broke ground in October 2011 on its U.S. plant, inElizabethtown, Ky. The $180 million plant, which will beknown as Flex Films, will make PET film.

Already India's largest flexible material producer, Uflexrecently expanded one of its three plants in Jammu, India,Shankaran said. Two of the plants make laminated films andpouches.

Shankaran said Uflex still plans to grow in India.

"We are looking for a suitable site for the new plant, whichwould likely be located in the southern part of India,"Shankaran said. The proposed facility probably would beginoperating by early 2014.

Uflex grows about 15 percent annually.

Currently, India's laminated films sector generates sales ofabout $3 billion annually, and Shankaran predicts that figurewill surpass $50 billion in 15-20 years. Uflex has about 15percent of India's laminate film market, he said.

INTEVA FINDING INTERIOR MOTIVES

By Rhoda Miel

When the auto industry first began talking about movingaway from PVC in auto interiors, Lon Offenbacher, PatrickStewart and the rest of their engineering group thoughtpolyolefins were the material to bet on, with thermoplasticpolyolefin skin a likely PVC replacement.

That was 20 years ago, when Offenbacher and Stewart werepart of General Motors Co.'s interior group. When theinteriors group was spun off as part of Delphi Corp. in 1999,the team continued its research and development, looking

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at ways to make a TPO skin that was more flexible andcould compete with PVC or urethane skins. The researchcontinued as the interiors group was sold to outside investorsto create Inteva Products LLC in 2008.

And at the same time, the auto industry was undergoing anevolution, forced both by an economy demanding cost cutsand consumers who wanted smaller, less expensive vehicles- but didn't want to sacrifice interior quality.

After two decades, those two lines have reached anintersection at the instrument panel on General Motors' 2013crossover vehicles - which include the Chevy Traverse, BuickEnclave and GMC Acadia - with an all-polyolefin structuremade by Inteva, including the substrate, polypropylene foam-in-place and TPO skin.

"I had to field a lot of questions over the past 20 years," saidOffenbacher, now CEO of Troy-based Inteva, "like, 'Are weever going to see this on a vehicle?' "

The project won an award from the Society of PlasticsEngineers during the SPE TPO Automotive EngineeredPolyolefins conference Oct. 1-3 in Troy.

In addition to the all-polyolefin breakthrough for Inteva, theproject also points up the need for increased collaborationbetween an automaker and its supplier, and improvedproduction capabilities possible with the project, said Stewart,Inteva vice president and executive director of interiorsystems.

When GM started working with Inteva for the crossoverupdate, it needed to get the project through the pipelinequickly, he said.

"We told them that the only way to get the product you wantwithin your time line was that we needed to fully control thevalue stream," Stewart said.

The all-polyolefin system took advantage of Inteva's in-housecapabilities not only in injection molding and skin forming,but also its proprietary compounding for TPO skin.

The instrument panel, with foam in key spots to provide asoft touch and skin for an upgraded look and feel, also playsinto the industry's increased interest in interiors, he noted.

In the early 2000s, automakers looking to cut productioncosts stripped interiors down to basics with hard plasticsthat could double as both substrate and trim. Consumersnoticed, however, complaining about the "plasticky" vehicles.

Now midpriced vehicles like GM's crossovers, and evensome low-priced cars, are getting a multiple-layer treatmentwith skins and foam, while Inteva's continued tweaking ofTPO has created a skin that can compete with PVC orurethane.

"The pendulum has swung back," Stewart said.

Improved interiors in small and midsize vehicles will beimportant for car buyers looking to cut fuel costs with asmaller car, but who expect the quality, look and feel of alarger car, according to Stewart.

All-polyolefin production, however, still helps the companycontrol costs because scrap can be more easily recycled in-house - especially compared to a part produced with apolycarbonate/ ABS structure, urethane foam and PVC skin.

A TPO skin also stands up to sun damage better than PVC,and that helps to gain consumer approval, he said.

Current production trends should maintain a stable price forpolyolefin for years to come, which along with Inteva'scontinuing research should ensure its use, Stewart said.

"It was a 20-year trend to get here, but it's not just going tobe a 20-year payoff," he said.

Meanwhile, Inteva has tripled production capacity in Pune,India, with a new manufacturing plant and testing centerthat opened Sept. 12. But the bulk of that new productionwill be non-plastics parts for door latches, window regulatorsand motors, the company said. The site will employ 266.

PARTNERSHIP HELPS COKE PUSHBIORESIN

By Mike Verespej

Continuing its promise to build up worldwide capacity toproduce bio-based monoethylene glycol for its PET bottles,Coca-Cola Co. is partnering with an Indian company to builda second bMEG plant, this one in Brazil.

The 1.1 billion-pound-per-year plant will be larger than thecurrent plant in India that now supplies Coke with bMEG.

Atlanta-based Coke expects construction of the plant inAraraquara, Brazil, to begin by the end of the year, with atarget completion date of late 2014. Its partner is JBFIndustries Ltd., a Mumbai, India, company that makes bottle-grade PET, PET chips, partially oriented yarn and fully drawnyarn in several locations worldwide.

Coke's supplier that operates the bMEG plant in India isIndia Glycols Ltd., which is headquartered in Kolkata.

The Brazil plant is part of Coke's plan to have bio-basedresin in all of its plastic bottles by 2020. Monoethylene glycolrepresents 30 percent of the weight of a PET bottle.

Coke's ultimate goal is to have its PlantBottle made entirelyfrom plants. It has invested in three other companies todevelop plant-based purified terephthalic acid - whichaccounts for the other 70 percent of PET.

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"This further demonstrates our commitment to growing plant-based PET and realizing our goal of having our first-generation PlantBottle package in 100 percent of our bottlesby 2020," said Scott Vitters, Coke's general manager of thePlantBottle Packaging Innovation Platform, in an email. "Itis our next big milestone in expanding [bMEG] supplyglobally."

There is no timetable for when Coke will incorporate plant-based PTA into its bottles on a commercial scale. But in arecent interview, Vitters said the company's PTA technologyinvestments "are tracking where we expected them to be."

"We want to move the growth of the PlantBottle worldwidewith the right feedstock solutions," Vitters said. "We will makecontinued investments to build out capacity for bio-ethyleneglycol. We need to ensure the availability of plant feedstockin local markets. We believe you have to have feedstocklocally where you build your plants."

More than 10 billion PlantBottles - with bio-basedmonoethylene glycol - have been sold in 24 countries sinceDecember 2009. By the end of the year, 8-10 percent ofCoke's total PET resin consumption will be plant-based,Vitters said.

"Our partnership with JBF Industries Ltd. will help us furtherexpand global production," added Ronald Lewis, vicepresident of procurement and chief procurement officer forCoca-Cola. No further details on the investment andpartnership between the two companies were disclosed.

The plant in Brazil will use locally grown sugarcane andsugarcane processing waste to make the ethanol feedstock.Roughly 1.5 million barrels of oil would be needed each yearto make that same amount of ethylene, according to Coke.

To date, Coke said the PlantBottle has eliminated theequivalent of almost 220 million pounds of carbon dioxideemissions, or the equivalent of 200,000 barrels of oil, fromCoke's PET packaging.

Equally as critical, the PlantBottle has also paid dividendsfor Coke in increased sales.

"We continue to see encouraging results from its ability todrive growth for our business," Vitters said. "We've seenencouraging market signals and indicators of the PlantBottlebeing able to drive growth."

High cycle count claimed for nano mold release

PLASTICS NEWS REPORT

A New Delhi, India, company claims it has developed a nano-technology based mold release that can last as long as threehundred thousand cycles.

Luxor Nanotechnology says the new release forms a nano-scale barrier on the mold surface and its low coefficient offriction allows elimination of sprays and other release agentsin injection and blow molding, rubber molding and similarapplications. Luxor says the release is compatible with alltypes of steel.

Luxor reports the new release is non-toxic, water-based andable to withstand high temperatures.

A molder would need to perform several steps to apply therelease, Luxor instructs. They include rigorous mold cleaningand a two to three hour drying time at room temperatureafter the release is applied.

SINGLE-SERVE WINE PACKSPORTABLE

By Bill Bregar

These stacked PET containers hold individual servings ofwine. Stacks of four are overwrapped. Each container hasits own foil seal. (Stacked Wines LLC/Ryan Beck photo)

LOS ANGELES () -- Drinking wine may never be the same- thanks to Los Angeles inventor Matt Zimmer, who workedwith mold maker R&D/Leverage to develop interlockingindividual wine jars made of PET.

Stacked Wines LLC. The company name says it all.

Zimmer said the wine industry already was moving towardalternatives to the traditional cork and glass bottle, to thingslike bag-in-box, aseptic packs, cans and screw caps."Sometimes, today's on-the-go consumer just wants oneglass of wine without opening an entire bottle," he said in arecent phone interview.

The four blow molded, recyclable containers hold a total of750 milliliters, equal to one bottle.

Zimmer used to work for Niagara Bottling LLC after earninga master's degree in mechanical engineering. He said hebecame project management director, setting up majorcapital projects for the California-based bottled-watercompany.

Zimmer said he thought up the package idea andapproached R&D/Leverage in Lee's Summit, Mo. "They kindof took my idea and revised it into something that could berun on a mass-manufacturing line," he said.

Stacked Wines became a series of blow molded PET winegoblets, stacked onto of each other and overwrapped. Eachindividual serving has a foil seal.

It took R&D/Leverage just three weeks to design the tool.

"Matt came to us with a sketch," said Jeff Beason, project

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engineer at R&D/Leverage. "It's obvious that he had a well-designed bottle because we just had to tweak it. The planreally stayed intact."

Zimmer said the package uses a medical grade of PET forclarity and design features. The container, with its thick wallsand bubble shape, doesn't flex when squeezed. Like a glassjar.

A key challenge was a snap-together feature that involvedprecise undercuts in the mold. "The real difficult thing withthat was, we're trying to get a container that mimics glass,and it's really high clarity, and we have to get theseundercuts," Zimmer said.

As of October, Stacked Wines was selling in 400 SouthernCalifornia stores, and online, retailing for $14.99.

SPEED NEWS

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation will now segregateplastic waste out of the litter that is found on the city roads.Officials have been instructed to ensure that no litter remainson city roads and the plastic waste is both segregated andquantified. -- Meet some of the most incredible, inspiringand unstoppable Indians and witness their extraordinarystories on this season of AMAZING INDIANS every Saturdayat 3:30 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am on TIMES NOW

Udupi: Udupi City municipal authorities have seized 400-kgs of banned plastic from CMC limits and levied a fine ofRs 5,000 each on two traders. This follows a move by theCMC which has compulsorily banned use and sale of plasticwithin its limits as per Plastic Waste (Management andHandling) Rules, 2011.

09 Sep 2012,17:53 ISTMSU hostellers hold rally to demand ban on plastic bags onthe campus, burn effigy of 'plastic' and urge authorities tocontrol cattle menace within the campus.

07 Sep 2012,20:19 ISTBBMP continued its plastic ban drive in Dasarahalli zone onFriday recovereing more than 1500kgs of plastic, made ofless than 40 microns and mopping up fines amounting toRs24,300

06 Sep 2012,23:04 ISTBBMP at its right earnest started plastic ban drive acrossBangalore. On Thursday, the drive was conducted in RusselMarket, KR Market, Jayanagar and Malleswaram and morethan 14 tonnes of plastic has been collected till Thursday.The drive started from September 1. Over rs2.5 lakh fineshave been collected from traders.

06 Sep 2012,21:51 ISTGondia: Plastic pieces were found in the midday meal servedat anganwadi of Navegaonbandh village. Worried panchayatauthorities on enquiry found that the same food had been

supplied to other anganwadis of the village. The sarpanchof the village, Raghunath Lanjewar, has asked the authoritiesto initiate action against the agency supplying midday meal.

06 Sep 2012,19:08 ISTGAIL India has signed an agreement with Uttar PradeshState Industrial Development Corp (UPSIDC) fordevelopment of a 'Plastic Park' at Auraiya in the state.TheMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by GAILDirector (Marketing), Prabhat Singh and UPSIDC ManagingDirector, Manoj Singh, the company said in a statement.

04 Sep 2012,20:02 ISTFollowing a strict ban on usage of plastic below 40 micron,BBMP on Tuesday seized 7.5 tones of garbage from varioustrading centres in east, west and southern Bangalore.

17 Aug 2012,20:45 ISTThe Kozhikode Corporation has floated re-tender to removethe piled up plastic waste in the corporation limit. Corporationhealth Standing Committee chairperson Janamma Kunjunnisaid that a contractor will be entrusted soon for the removalof more than 20,000 tonne of piled up plastic wastes at itslimit.

BASF SHOWCASES SMART FORVISIONCONCEPT CAR IN INDIA

Based on the Smart Fortwo super-mini, the Smart Forvisionconcept car developed jointly by BASF and Daimler pushesthe boundaries of sustainable mobility

BASF, the world's largest diversified chemical company, hasshowcased the Smart Forvision electric concept car at theIndo-German Urban Mela in New Delhi, that promotes theSustainable Urbanisation theme. The construction of theSmart Forvision electric car vehicle takes the sustainablemobility concept a step forward.

First showcased at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the SmartForvision concept, jointly developed by Daimler and BASF,employs visionary materials and technologies, some of whichare still at a laboratory stage. BASF has incorporated,transparent organic light emitting diodes, plastic wheels, newlightweight body components, infrared reflective coatings andfilms that are all used as a wholesome approach to reduceenergy consumption.

While limited energy consumption is dealt with, transparentorganic solar cells based on organic-chemical dyes on theroof of the car can convert sunlight into electricity. Thehexagonal panel on the roof is the world's first transparentsolar panel that has a thin film of organic solar cells whichcan generate electricity for the car's multimedia andventilation systems. This means that the battery of theelectric car is not drained by anything other than the lightsand the drivetrain. Also, the transparent solar panel allowsnatural light to flow into the cabin through the roof, just likea sunroof.

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The weight of the car has been reduced by substituting loadbearing components like the chassis of the car with fibre-reinforced plastic. Even the wheels of the car are made outof plastic, of an Ultramid structure that makes it as stable asmetal while reducing weight by as much as 30 per cent.

Air-conditioning systems consume a lot of power (as muchas 30 per cent) in cars. Which is why, the Smart Forvisionuses innovative high performance insulating materials andpolymer films in the windows to maintain a stable cabintemperature to ensure minimal use of the its cooling andheating systems.

One of the primary drawbacks of electric cars is a limiteddriving range. Technologies to reduce the load on the batterywhile generating more electricity will definitely add a morepractical edge to the electric car.

SCIENTIST DISCOVERS CALCIUMCARBONATE SOURCE IN EGG SHELLS

Nikhil Deshmukh, TNN

PUNE: The white shell of an egg is no longer a waste. Indianscientist Vijaya Kumar Rangarihas found that the eggshellis a huge source of calcium carbonate, which is currentlyextracted from nature.

The wide application of calcium carbonate ranges fromplastic material, increasing mechanical strength to fillers forthe cavity in the tooth, bone regeneration and for whiteningin painting industry.

Rangari, associate professor at the US-based College ofEngineering and Physical Science, TUSKEGEE university,told TOI that the bio-based calcium carbonate nano particles,synthesized from egg shells, have successfully completedits application tests in the laboratory. Along with Rangari, ateam of some 10 scientists is currently working in theAlabama state on various applications of bio-nanocomposites received from eggshell calcium carbonate.

"US government's National Science Foundation has funded$500 million for the project with a fixed timeline of five years,"said Rangari, who was in the city on Thursday to make apresentation about his project, at the second internationalconference on Nanotechnology - Innovative Materials,Processes, Products, and Applications, organized by BharatiVidyapeeth University.

Speaking to TOI, he said, "An egg shell takes minimum sixyears to completely decompose and it is not good for thesoil either. Of its total composition, 95% is calcium and othersare protein and other organic material. Key features of suchcalcium carbonate nanocomposites are that they are fromrenewable resources and decreases dependence onpetroleum based materials, which are hazardous to thenature."

On the other hand, extracting calcium carbonate from thenature is a costly affair and it affects nature as well.Compared to it, production of calcium carbonate fromeggshells is much cheaper and easier, he said.

A growing effort has also emerged, focusing on the researchand development of bio-inspired polymers because of thehigh cost and environmental hazards of petroleum derivedproducts. Plant-based polymers are developed from plantproteins, oils, carbohydrates, starch and cellulose. Paperbirch trees, cotton and soybeans are examples of bio-basedsources of polymers, Rangari said.

For instance, a private company in the state of Alabamagenerates some 20 tonnes of egg shells every month andthey do not know how to dispose it of properly. Once thecommercial production of such calcium carbonate with nanopolymer composites commences, the raw material will beavailable at a much cheaper rate. The application of suchcomposites can be as fillers for people with tooth problems,bone regeneration, biomedical and drug delivery sectors."It is a huge sector where composites and further researchis in demand, he said.

Even in some cancer treatments, the calcium nanocomposites are useful. A detail research is on and once theresults are out, its commercial implementation will beinitiated, Rangari said.

TOUGH AS PLASTIC AND YET VERYENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

By Rai Umraopati Ray

Plastics bags have been creating havoc due to their sheerquantity and the persistent nature of the pollution they create.Everyday we dump over 12 crore plastic bags into theenvironment, which will stay with us forever. This promptedus to look for alternatives and we worked on biodegradableplastic bags. Each bag will disappear into the earth withinsix months after it is disposed. Tough as a plastic and yetearth friendly, that's our product and our company," saysDipack Sangghvi, Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd, acompany which is probably Asia's first and India's largestmanufacturer of bio-compostable films named TrueGreen.

The films can be used to replace the internal lining of plasticsin pan masala pouches. Not only is the film 100 per centbio-degradable, but it is 100 per cent compostable as well."The company has come up with food grade film which canbe used for the packaging of dry food products and be usedfor milk packing as well. It has all the barrier propertiesrequired for the product," he adds.

RUBBER-BAND ELECTRONICS COULDPAVE WAY FOR BENDABLE TVS

With electronics that can be stretched like a rubber band,scientists foresee a time when medical monitoring devices

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are integrated seamlessly into the human body, able to tracka patient's vital signs and transmit them to his doctors.

Researchers at the McCormick School of Engineering,working with a team of scientists from the United States andabroad, have recently developed a design that allowselectronics to bend and stretch to more than 200 percenttheir original size, four times greater than is possible withtoday's technology.

The key is a combination of a porous polymer and liquidmetal.

"With current technology, electronics are able to stretch asmall amount, but many potential applications require adevice to stretch like a rubber band," said Yonggang Huang,Joseph Cummings Professor of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering and Mechanical Engineering, who conductedthe research with partners at the Korea Advanced Instituteof Science and Technology (South Korea), Dalian Universityof Technology (China), and the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign.

"With that level of stretchability we could see medical devicesintegrated into the human body," Huang noted.

In the past five years, Huang and collaborators at theUniversity of Illinois have developed electronics with about50 percent stretchability, but this is not high enough for manyapplications.

One challenge facing these researchers has beenovercoming a loss of conductivity in stretchable electronics.Circuits made from solid metals that are on the market todaycan survive a small amount of stretch, but their electricalconductivity plummets by 100 times when stretched.

"This conductivity loss really defeats the point of stretchableelectronics," Huang said.

Huang's team has found a way to overcome thesechallenges. First, they created a highly porous three-dimensional structure using a polymer material,poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS), that can stretch to threetimes its original size. Then they placed a liquid metal (EGaIn)inside the pores, allowing electricity to flow consistently evenwhen the material is excessively stretched.

The result is a material that is both highly stretchable andextremely conductive.

"By combining a liquid metal in a porous polymer, weachieved 200 percent stretchability in a material that doesnot suffer from stretch. Once you achieve that technology,any electronic can behave like a rubber band," Huang said.

The findings were reported June 26 in the journal NatureCommunications.

BLAZE ENVELOPES POLYMER FACTORY

The city witnessed a third major fire in the space of 10 days.On Friday afternoon, polymer material worth several croreRupees was destroyed in a fire at Paragon Polymer ProductsPvt Ltd factory situated in Peenya industrial area. Forty-fivefire tenders were used to douse the fire. One fire fighterwas injured in the incident, and no other casualties werereported. According to fire brigade officials, the fire brokeout around 3.20pm on Friday in the three-storey building.Around 180 employees, mostly women, were working thereat the time.

According to officials, even though the exact reason for thefire is unknown, it seemed to have originated from thegenerator room of the factory. Factory staff were immediatelyalerted and brought out of the factory safely. "Even thoughthe-re were fire extinguishers inside the factory, in the panicthey were unused," said a senior officer. According toofficials, 22,00,000 litres of water were used to douse thefire. "Local private water suppliers and other factoriessupplied water to the fire tenders," said a senior officer. As aneighbouring plot housed a chemical factory, fire tenderswere kept on alert to stop the fire from spreading. Accordingto a senior officer, two years ago there was a fire in thesame unit. "At that time we had warned them against usingloopholes," he said.

MORE CHANGE AS RS 10 NOTE GIVESWAY TO COIN

PUDUCHERRY: The Rs 10 note may soon become history,completely replaced by its coinavatar like the Re 1 and Rs 2notes in the 1990s and the Rs 5 note more recently. TheReserve Bank of India (RBI) wants to replace the Rs 10note with coins, provided there's enough demand in marketfor it. The hitch: Banks are not willing to pick up Rs 10 coins,saying that customers still prefer carrying notes.

"At some point, as and when the demand determines, wewill withdraw the Rs 10 note just like the Rs 5 note," saidRBI governor D Subbarao. "But the trouble is banks don'twant to lift the Rs 10 coins. Banks say people prefer Rs 10notes, so they are still in circulation. There is a shortage ofcapacity in the mint and the RBI's priority is for lowerdenomination coins, which is what poor people use. We sawthe same resistance when Re 1 notes were withdrawn inthe early '90s," he explained.

Around 11-12 billion notes and six billion coins of differentdenomination are minted every year. There are Rs 10 coinsworth Rs 76 crore currently in circulation, but the RBI wantsto shift the entire denomination to coins. "That (withdrawalof Rs 10 notes) is inevitable. Once we are able to meet therequirement with coins, we will withdraw (the notes) becausewe can't have both coins and notes of the samedenomination in circulation. It's simply a question of time,"said RBI deputy governor K C Chakrabarty.

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REMOVED WINDOW FILMS POSEHEALTH HAZARDS

Carcinogenic Films Pile Up After DriveTIMES NEWS NETWORK

Hyderabad: The city traffic police may be busy removingsun films from cars, but it has missed out on a crucial detail--how to dispose this carcinogenic waste. The films, whichcontain plastic, polymers and some additives, are a potentialtoxic material. Ever since the drive started, heaps of windowfilms are found in front of many car accessory outlets in thecity. While health experts and scientists have sounded thealarm bell saying that the material should strictly not be burntand disposed with care, neither the GHMC nor the APPollution Control Board has waken up to this threat yet.

There are an estimated 7 lakh cars in Hyderabad andCyberabad and about 80% of them have dark films. Goingby this figure, over the next few days hundreds of tonnes ofdark film will find its way in to the nook and corner of thecity. Adding to this will be the huge stock of films stored inabout 500 car accessory showrooms of the twin cities thatare now gearing up to dump their stock.

K Babu Rao, a retired scientist from IICT said, "The materialused in the film is toxic in nature and burning it will invariablylead to the release of Dioxins, which can cause cancer. Thedioxins are the most potent known toxin to humans whichcan cause great harm even at the lowest quantity. At thesame time, it should also be remembered that they shouldnot be mixed with regular municipal waste or thrown in waterbodies or in residential colonies. A safe way of disposingthem is by placing this accumulated waste in a chemicalland fill."

In the absence of any direction on how to dispose the films,some are simply dumping it or even worse, burning it. "Withat least 40-50 cars approaching them for removing the films,showrooms are getting lot of business. But the wastecollected is huge. For quick disposal, sometimes it is set onfire rather than transport it to nearby dump yard," said a caraccessories dealer from Minister Road in Secunderabad.

Car accessory showrooms are meanwhile complaining oflosses. "I have sun film stock worth Rs 1 lakh which is of nouse now. We cannot even send it to other states becausethis rule is being implemented everywhere. Now we haveno other option but to dump it," said P Hari of Harry Cars,Banjara Hills.

PLASTIC RETURN CONTAINERS SPEEDAUTOMOTIVE ASSEMBLY

Ann R. Thryft,

Senior Technical Editor, Materials & Assembly

When we reported this summer on a closed-loop/reverselogistics setup between Ecospan and one of its customers,

it surprised us to discover that bioplastic return containerswere cheaper than their cardboard cousins. The key wasthe reuse and recycling model Ecospan devised for its verylarge consumer electronics customer.

It turns out that closed-loop/reverse logistics systems usingregular plastic return containers are already fairly common,especially in the automotive industry. We found this out fromcomments made on that article by Clinton McDade, seniordesigner of plastic products for Schaefer SystemsInternational. His company designs and sells products,equipment, and systems for automated warehousing anddistribution, material handling, transport, and wastetechnologies, including custom and standard injection-molded plastic containers.

Closed-loop systems using regular plastic return containersare already fairly common, especially in the automotiveindustry. With containers like Schaefer's NewStac, thesesystems can even speed up assembly.

(Source: Schaefer Systems International)

McDade told us one of his company's largest divisions isthe returnable packaging solutions one, which sells closed-loop systems. "Our products, which are mostly plastic,replace disposable, easily damaged containers, such aspaper corrugated boxes and wooden pallets," he said. "Thesystems we sell include plastic pallets and top caps withmatching injection-molded totes in multiple sizes."

In the US, some of the main users of these systems arefirst-tier suppliers to car manuacturers. They must delivercomponents to the assembly plant in approved packaging.Usually, this includes a plastic tote container, reusabledunnage (packaging inside the tote that separates products),labeling, and tracking and routing information.

One plastic tote container used in automotive applicationsis Schaefer's NewStac, which was designed specifically forthat industry. The dunnage itself has multiple uses, includingpreventing damage and surface abrasion. The dunnage alsoholds parts at a certain orientation, so workers can grab,say, a side mirror without having to rotate their wrists, put iton the car assembly, and hit it with a pneumatic screwdriver.

"These systems are, in effect, little closed-loop just-in-timesupply systems that run continuously," McDade said. Therepair cycle, including returned products and packaging, isa much smaller part of the product delivery system. Thereturn containers come back empty from the assembly plant,and the component suppliers put new products in them andship them back to the plant, closing the loop.

These closed-loop systems are becoming more common inother industries, such as large mass merchandising. "Plasticreturnable systems are usually more cost-effective over thelong term than disposable systems, as in your bioplasticexample, but the up-front costs are higher."

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The containers can make as many as 150 trips a year. Theyare usually purchased in volume at the beginning of a specificcar program, and they usually last as long as the car modeldoes, McDadd said.

At the end of the program, all of the boxes, pallets, and topcaps can be ground up and recycled to make new product.This larger end-of-life loop is more complicated than youmight think. The bioplastic makers can do this more easilybecause they have a controlled source of waste material,but in our industry, we need huge volumes. Our bulk boxuses 118 pounds of plastic. So we need consistent, reliable,repeatable suppliers with high volumes of plastic frommultiple waste streams. That's difficult, since [the quality ofthis plastic]

COCA-COLA GM OF PLANTBOTTLEPACKAGING TALKS NEW

PARTNERSHIPS, FUTURE GROWTH

By Heather Caliendo

It's hard for Scott Vitters, GM of the PlantBottle packagingplatform, to contain his excitement about the future for theCoca-Cola PlantBottle packaging.

"We're in a phase of the journey of not just highlighting thetechnology but helping people understand how we build asupply chain that is truly sustainable," Vitters toldPlasticsToday. "We have been able to drive top line growthfor innovation for both loyalty and purchase intent. Whilewe're still learning how to best leverage the technology ondifferent brands, we are encouraged by the consumerreaction to the technology."

Since launching its PlantBottle packaging in 2009, Coca-Cola has sold more than 10 billion PlantBottle packagesaround the world and the packaging is available in morethan 24 countries worldwide. By the end of 2012, Vitterssaid Coca-Cola will have converted about 8% of its standardPET bottles to the PlantBottle packaging technology.

The fully recyclable PlantBottle is 30% biobased, with theMEG portion derived sugarcane ethanol, and the other 70%from petroleum based PTA.

Currently, PlantBottle uses sugarcane ethanol from Brazil,which is one reason Coca-Cola recently announced apartnership with JBF Industries Ltd. to further expandproduction of the plant-based material used in the PlantBottlepackaging. Coca-Cola hopes this partnership will get thecompany closer to its target of using PlantBottle packagingtechnology in all of its plastic bottles by 2020.

Indian polyester and packaging group JBF Industries willbuild the world's largest facility to produce bio-glycol, thekey ingredient used to make PlantBottle packaging. Thefacility, which will be located in Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil,

will produce the ingredient using locally sourced sugarcaneand sugarcane processing waste. The state of Sao Paulo isthe largest producer of sugarcane in Brazil and the regionof Araraquara is its most dense sugarcane plantation area,said Rohit Maindwal, COO of JBF.

"The location has been selected based on the proximity tothe ethanol feedstock availability with more than 35 ethanolproducers located in a radius of 70 KM from the bio-MEGplant location in Araraquara," he said.

JBF and Coca-Cola already had a strong PET businessrelationship. JBF is a supplier in the growing domestic marketof India and from its UAE operations, JBF supplies resins tovarious Cola-Cola destinations across the globe.

"JBF has shared our vision of the PlantBottle drivingenvironment and economical growth for PET plastic," Vitterssaid. "I think our history with the company, their realcommitment, and where we see the PlantBottle packagingin the future, is a nice combination for the next step in thisjourney."

Construction on the new facility is expected to begin at theend of this year and last for 24 months. At full capacity, it isestimated the facility will produce 500,000 metric tons ofmaterial per year. By using plant-based materials instead ofnon-renewable materials, the facility will remove theequivalent of 690,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide or theequivalent of consuming more than 1.5 million barrels of oileach year.

This marks the first investment JBF Group has made inBrazil, Maindwal said. The total investment of JBF for thisproject is estimated at $450 million. The facility will provide125 direct jobs and almost 1500 indirect opportunities foremployment.

Vitters said the company's expectation is that the plant willeventually convert all of its Brazilian virgin material to thePlantBottle technology as well as reach other marketsglobally.

"When you look at capacity that is 500,000 metric tons ofmaterial, that's a good size plant and indicative of where themarket sees the growth in this technology," he said. "Wehave highlighted the fact our expectations are to have localplants in regions all around the world to meet the need."

PARTNERSHIPS DRIVING GROWTH

Vitters said whenever a company develops a breakthroughtechnology; there is a notion to "hold on to it yourself."

"What we realized is that this technology is bigger than Coke,which is one reason why we enabled partners like Heinz,"he said. "From a strategic standpoint, it was around engagingthe supply chain community to see the potential in this space

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as we are building it out. We are interested in continuingthis and are talking with others about that potential as webuild to not only meet our needs, but meet the needs ofothers."

Heinz uses the PlantBottle packaging as part of a strategicpartnership with Coca-Cola. Currently, all 20-ounce HeinzKetchup bottles in both retail stores and in restaurants aremade with PlantBottle packaging.

This past June, Coca-Cola, Ford Motor Co., Heinz, Nike,andProcter & Gamble joined forces to accelerate thedevelopment and use of 100% plant-based PET materialsin their products, building upon Coca-Cola's technology.

Together, these five brands have formed the Plant PETTechnology Collaborative (PTC), which will support newtechnologies in an effort to evolve today's material that ispartially made from plants to a solution made entirely fromplants.

In addition, Coca-Cola had previously announcedpartnerships with Virent, Gevo and Avantium to take itsPlantBottle from 30% renewably sourced to 100%.

"With the emergence of world scale plants, we are showingthis is definitely real, not just a 'green' idea," he said.

"HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENEPIPES (ONE METRE OUTER DIAMETER)

AS POST BOX" - POORVI C. DESAI,SERVICE TO PLASTIC INDUSTRY

New Product and New Enduse Innovations ForEntrepreneurs in Plastics Industry

New product as well as new enduse innovations in "PlasticIndustry-Dawn Of Indian Industry" would bring in expansionsrelated to each manufacturing process of plastics. To sharecolours of knowledge amongst manufacturers of plasticproducts would lead to colours of rainbow of money in plasticindustry with each manufacturer attain a safety net for hisbusiness. Plastics have grown from a mole to a mountainbringing in "Polymer-A Growing Plant Towards Fruition ofPlastic Products". New product as well as enduseinnovations would help manufacturers achieve a safety netfor their business for a period of above 15-20 years. Thesemanufacturers would have the flexibility of jumping from oneenduse to another enduse which would lead to amultiplication of endusers in his business. These new productand new enduse innovations would help in increasing theselling price of the final product which would lead to anincrease of average selling price of the final product bringingin a higher net profitability and lower payback periods incomparison to existing business. An extremely high marketpotential of plastic products would bring in additional featherto the cap of existing business of manufacturers in Indian

Industry. Plastics, coming out of its infant stage yesterdayhave moved towards a growing phase leading to a growingphenomenon today would continue to be "Plastic Industry-Dawn of Indian Industry". Plastics to a new are few, plasticsto a few are new. Plastics, to a common man is the mostcommon amongst common man. Enduse innovations inplastics would help manufacturers manufacture products fornew enduses without an investment on plant and machineryand also without much investment in marketing of theproducts with new enduse innovations. New productinnovations would help manufacturers to increase theproduct mix with an investment only in moulds and dieswithout any investment on plant and machinery and couldmanufacture products on the same plant and machinery.New product and new enduse innovations would makeplastic rank as one of the top ranking material inagribusiness, building & construction, infrastructure andautomotive enduse sectors helping plastic increase the percapita consumption from a single digit to triple digit in thecountry.

PLASTICS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Plastics would form a series of new product as well as newenduse innovations which would bring about a row of plasticunits in series and parallel in the form of diversifications andexpansions. To innovate is the job of innovators, innovationsare due to the versatile characteristic of plastics. Plastics toa new are few, plastics to a few are new. Plastics, wouldopen up to more and more number of new product as wellas new enduse innovations of innovative people which wouldinnovate the plastic industry which would bring in "PlasticIndustry - Dawn Of Indian Industry". Functions of plasticsreflects the versatility of these products which has madethese materials of science functional in the lives of commonman. Functions of plastics makes these products animportant ingredient in the lives of common man which helpsendusers including common man to function effectively withthese functions at various places - industry, household etc.Functions of plastics, would form new functions each dayas new born functions with the birth of new product as wellas new enduse innovations of innovative people. Functionsof plastics with new product as well as new enduseinnovations would bring about a high market potential ofplastic products which would bring about a multiplication offunctions of plastics with a multiplication of new product aswell as new enduse innovations. Functions of plastics withnew product as well as new enduse innovations would makeplastics rank as one of the top ranking material inagribusiness, building & construction, infrastructure helpingplastics increase the per capita consumption in each country.Functions of plastics would be carrier of liquids such as water,would be storage container for liquids such as chemicalsand solids would make plastics an important ingredient inthe lives of endusers including common man. Functions ofplastics, which would be multiplied by new product as wellas new enduse innovations would happen with the "NewCreative Ideas" of creative people which would create morefunctions each day. Functions of plastics, would form a tie

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between plastics and entrepreneurs in the form of newproduct as well as new enduse innovations bringing in"Polymer-A Growing Plant Towards Fruition of PlasticProducts". To innovate is the job of innovators, innovationsare due to the versatile characteristic of plastics. Plastics,to a new are few, plastics to a few are new.

Innovations on plastics would form a new world of plastics,a world of imagination of unimaginative people bringing aboutunimaginative results. This world of imagination would makepersons in plastics imagine about new product as well asnew enduse innovations which would bring about a seriesof thoughts of innovative people as well as entrepreneurswho would implement these new product as well as newenduse innovations. To innovate is the job of innovators,innovations are due to the versatile characteristic of plastics.Plastics, to a new are few, plastics to a few are new.

Innovations brings about a new thinking in the minds ofpersons in plastics who would think in a new direction ofinnovations which would also include entrepreneurs in plasticindustry. A thought process of these technical persons inplastics would make these people innovative people withwhich entrepreneurs would produce innovative products andinnovative enduses in this plastic industry bringing in "PlasticIndustry - Dawn of Industry". Innovations would help inincreasing the market potential of plastic products with lacsof tonnes of market potential which would help in increasingthe per capita consumption of plastics in each country makingplastics rank as one of the top ranking material inagribusiness, building & construction, infrastructure andautomotive enduse sectors. Innovations begins with thethoughts of innovative people would be implemented byentrepreneurs and would be in use by endusers includingcommon man. Innovations i.e. "New Creative Ideas" wouldbe validated by machinery suppliers or manufacturers ofproducts in the respective field or consultants of plastics.Innovations would form plastics industry, since existingproducts would face competition and would involve very lownet profitability. New product as well as new enduseinnovations would involve no fear of competition and wouldinvolve higher net profitability.

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPES(ONE METRE OUTER DIAMETER) AS

POST BOX

New Enduse Innovations on High Density PolyethylenePipes (One metre Outer Diameter) as Post Box would bringin a new material in postal systems. High DensityPolyethylene pipes are waterproof, chemical resistant,corrosion resistant and full of longeivity. The life of HighDensity Polyethylene Pipes (One metre Outer Diameter) isbetween 50 to 100 years with 100% virgin material. HighDensity Polyethylene Pipes of one metre outer diameter withmany new enduse innovations would help entrepreneursincrease their product mix helping these entrepreneursbargain better during the supply of final products. This wouldhelp entrepreneurs increase their net profitability and lower

payback periods. This would help existing manufacturersof one metre outer diameter manufacture their pipes on asingle pipe extruder of one metre outer diameter which wouldbring in higher machinery capacity utilizations which wouldbring about efficient machinery capacity utilizations. Thiswould help high density polyethylene pipes to increase themarket potential which would help in increasing the marketpenetration of high density polyethylene pipes in eachcountry. To innovate is the job of innovators, innovationsare due to the versatile characteristic of plastics. Plastics toa new are few, plastics to a few are new. New EnduseInnovations on High Density Polyethylene Pipes(one metreouter diameter) as post box would make plastics rank asone of the top ranking material in infrastructure helpingplastics increase the per capita consumption in each countrywhich would bring in "Plastic Industry - Dawn of Industry".These high density polyethylene pipes(one metre outerdiameter) could be laid in the soil below the ground to avoidtheft of high density polyethylene pipe by drilling and sawing.The postman could lift the letters from the undergroundpostbox of one metre outer diameter through a plastic device.Such innovations on high density polyethylene pipes(onemetre outer diameter) would bring about more innovationswith a similar function helping plastics increase the per capitaconsumption in each country. To innovate is the job ofinnovators, innovations are due to the versatile characteristicof plastics. Plastics to a new are few, plastics to a few arenew. Versatility of plastics would make plastics a new entrantin postal systems which would help in further increasing thevolumes of entrepreneurs with the high volume business ofhigh density polyethylene pipes of one metre outer diameter.Plastics and its innovations would be unbound with unboundboundaries which would unlock doors of money forentrepreneurs and unlock doors of money for endusers withproducts which involve longeivity as high as 50 to 100 years.

This post box could be of black colour high densitypolyethylene pipe of one metre outer diameter with carbonblack additive to give a good uv stability to high densitypolyethylene pipe of one metre outer diameter. This postbox could be laid in vertical position under the ground toprevent theft of high density polyethylene pipe by sawingand drilling. High Density Polyethylene Pipes of one metreouter diameter, a high volume business for entrepreneurswould bring in higher net profitability for entrepreneurs dueto lower costs of production. The bottom of the post boxmade up of one metre outer diameter could be welded frombottom with an injection moulded lid made up of high densitypolyethylene and the top could be opened with an injectionmoulded lid made up of high density polyethylene. NewEnduse Innovations on High Density Polyethylene Pipes (1metre Outer Diameter) As Post Box would bring about longlasting products made up of high density polyethylene pipes.The life of large diameter high density polyethylene pipesmade up of 100% virgin material is between 50 to 100 years.An injection moulded welded lid made of high densitypolyethylene could be fitted on one metre outer diameterhigh density polyethylene pipe which could be fitted with alock. This post box made up of high density polyethylene

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pipe would be waterproof, chemical resistant and corrosionresistant which would be ideal for rainy season also. HighDensity Polyethylene, a versatile polymer as "able" materialwith its ability of forming versatile products such as highdensity polyethylene pipes would bring about high volumebusiness for entrepreneurs and would also helpentrepreneurs add one more feather to the cap of businessof entrepreneurs. High Density Polyethylene as "versatile"material could form versatile product high densitypolyethylene pipes which could be used for many enduseinnovations on high density polyethylene pipes which wouldhelp in increasing the market potential of high densitypolyethylene pipes helping plastics increase the per capitaconsumption of plastics in each country and which wouldmake plastics rank as one of the top ranking material inagribusiness, building & construction, infrastructure andautomotive enduse sectors which would bring in "PlasticIndustry - Dawn of Industry" and "Polymer - A Growing PlantTowards Fruition of Plastic Products". High DensityPolyethylene Pipes would help innovators innovate newenduse innovations which would be benefited to endusesectors such as agribusiness, building & construction,infrastructure and automotive enduse sectors. High DensityPolyethylene Pipes would bring about many enduseinnovations due to it being produced in large diameters,which could be used for a long life between 50 to 100 yearswhich would make these pipes omnipresent. Plastics tomany was perceived as high density polyethylene pipes fordrinking water and to many would be high densitypolyethylene pipes as versatile products for many enduseinnovations on high density polyethylene pipes.

INDIAN POSTAL SERVICE

1. The Indian Postal Service with 155,333 post offices,is the most widely distributed post office system inthe world

2 The postal service comes under the Department ofPosts which is a part of Ministry of Communicationand Information Technology under the Governmentof India

3. The apex body of the department is the Postal ServiceBoard

4. The board consists of a chairman and six members

5. The six Members of the Board hold portfolios ofPesonnel, Operations, Technology, Postal LifeInsurance, Human Resource Development(HRD) andPlanning functions

6. The Joint Secretary and Finance Advisor to the Boardis also a permanent invitee to the Board

7. India has been divided into 22 postal circles, eachcircle headed by a Chief Postmaster General

8. Each Circle is further divided into Regions comprisingfield units, called Divisions, headed by a PostmasterGeneral

9. Other functional units like Circle Stamp Depots, PostalStores Depots and Mail Motor Service may exist inthe Circles and Regions

10. Besides the 22 circles, there is a special circle calledthe Base Circle to cater to the postal services of theArmed Forces of India. The Base Circle is headedby an Additional Director General, Army Postal Serviceholding the rank of a Major General

(Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Postal_Service)

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPES

(One metre Outer Diameter) As Post Box - Validation & Inputsfrom a High density Polyethylene Pipe Manufacturer in India

With 4 kg/cm2 pressure - 145 kg/metre & wall thickness -47.7 mm to 55.1 mm

With 2.5 kg/cm2 pressure - 94 kg/metre & wall thickness -30.4 mm to 35.2 mm

Length of the High Density Polyethylene Post box made upof one metre outer diameter pipe - approximately 4 feet

1. KINDLY NOTE THIS IS AN INNOVATION MEANS ACREATIVE IDEA THOUGHT BY POORVI C DESAI,PROPRIETOR SERVICE TO PLASTIC INDUSTRYAND NOT YET IMPLEMENTED.

2. HOWEVER THIS CREATIVE IDEA HAS BEENVALIDATED EITHER BY MACHINERY SUPPLIER,OR MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT IN THERESPECTIVE FIELD OR CONSULTANT OFPLASTICS IN INDIA.

3. EACH ENTREPRENEUR WHO INTENDS SETTINGUP A NEW PROJECT HAS TO INITIATE THEIMPLEMENTATION OF THIS INNOVATION, ACREATIVE IDEA WHILE SETTING UP A NEWPROJECT.

CONCLUSIONNew Enduse Innovations as well as New Product EnduseInnovations in plastics would help increase the per capitaconsumption of plastics making plastic rank as one of thetop ranking material in agribusiness, building & construction,infrastructure and automotive enduse sectors bringing in"Plastic Industry-Dawn Of Indian Industry".

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ADVANTAGES OF ENERGY EFFICIENTMOTORS

• Reduced operating costs• Less heat losses• Extended winding lifespan• Extended lubricating grease service life• Lower noise levels than other motors• Reduced energy costs. The higher purchase price

investment pays off.

LIGHTING:

A lumen is the measurement of light output from a lamp,often called a tube or a bulb. All lamps are rated in lumens.For example, a 100-W incandescent lamp produces about1750 lumens. The distribution of light on a horizontal surfaceis called its illumination, which is measured in foot-candlesor lux. A foot-candle of illumination is a lumen of lightdistributed over one-square-foot (0.09 m2) area. Anotherlighting term is efficacy, which is the ratio of light output froma lamp to the electric power it consumes and is measured inLPW (lumens per watt).

Lighting uses can be divided into three categories: ambient,task, and accent. Ambient lighting provides security andsafety, as well as general illumination for performing dailyactivities. The goal of task lighting is to provide enoughillumination so that tasks can be completed accurately. Theidea here is not to illuminate the entire area. Accent lightingilluminates walls to blend more closely with naturally brightareas like ceilings and windows.

Tips for energy saving:• Use of electronic ballast in place of conventional

choke saves energy upto 20%.• Use of CFL lamp in place of GLS lamp can save

energy upto 70%.• Clean the lamps and fixtures regularly. Illumination

levels fall by 20-30% due to collection of dust.• Use of 36W tube light instead of 40 W tube light saves

electricity by 8 to 10%.• Use of sodium vapour lamps for area lighting in place

of mercury vapour lamps saves electricity upto 40%.

PUMPS:

Most of the industrial processes in and out of plants involvetransportation of fluids and the pump is the only mechanicalmeans available to facilitate this transportation. Work has tobe done by a prime mover in order to enable the pump todischarge its functions, because the pump is incapable oftransporting the fluid on its own. The prime mover can eitherbe an electric motor, a diesel engine, on a steam/gas turbine.All prime movers consume energy, either in the form ofelectric power or precious petroleum products like diesel,oil or gas, to impart working capacity to the pump.

TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVING:

• Select a pump of the right capacity in accordance withthe requirement. Improper selection of pumps canlead to large wastage of energy. A pump with 85%efficiency at rated flow may have only 65% efficiencyat half the flow.

• Matching of the motor with the appropriate-sizedpump.

• Use of throttling valves instead of variable speeddrives to change flow of fluids is a wasteful practice.Throttling can cause wastage of power to the tuneof 50 to 60%.

• It is advisable to use a number of pumps in seriesand parallel to cope with variations in operatingconditions by switching on or off pumps rather thanrunning one large pump with partial load.

• Void valves in the pipe line throttle wastes energy. Apositive displacement pump with variable speeddrive is recommended.

• Properly organized maintenance is very important.Efficiency of worn out pumps can drop by 10-15%unless maintained properly.

REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING:

Refrigeration is the process of removing heat at a lowtemperature level and rejecting it at a relatively highertemperature level. Refrigeration is accomplished by variousmethods, such as the vapour compression system,absorption system, and steam jet refrigeration cycle. Themost commonly used systems are the vapour compressionand absorption systems. Further, even out of above two,the vapour compression system is more widely used.

The items required for the make-up of a completerefrigeration and air-conditioning system are refrigeratingequipment, fans, pumps, cooling towers, filters, air-handlingunits, and ducting. Depending upon the process, all or someof the items mentioned may be required.


• Close doors and windows while running the airconditioning. Don’t use a whole house fan or windowfan while the air conditioner is on, but do use a ceilingfan.

• Use of double doors, automatic door closers, aircurtains, double glazed windows, polyester sun filmsetc. reduces heat ingress and air-conditioning loadof buildings.

• Maintain condensers for proper heat exchange. A 5°Cdecrease in evaporator temperature increases thespecific power consumption by 15%.

• Utilization of air-conditioned/refrigerated space shouldbe examined and efforts made to reduce cooling loadas far as possible.

• The compressor of the central air conditioner should

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be located in a cool, shaded place outside.• Specific power consumption of compressors should

be measured at regular intervals. The most efficientcompressors to be used for continuous duty andothers on standby.

• The air conditioning unit must be inspected; cleanedand tuned by a professional every two to three yearsto keeps it going longer and to using less electricity. Ifthe refrigerant needs to be recharged, make sure itis done correctly. If it is overcharged, it would reduceoperating efficiency and could damage the unit. Ifit is undercharged it would use energy lessefficiently.

• The duct system should be properly sealed. Thiscould save 10 per cent to 15 per cent of the electricityinto air conditioner.

DIESEL GENERATING SETS:

With the gap between the demand and supply ofelectric power widening, the role of diesel generating setsin the Indian industry cannot be overemphasized. Dependingon the type of industry, its sitting, and the magnitude of theconnected load, DG sets are employed in various modeslike: the standby mode to meet a part or the full requirement

of the plant in case of power failures; the peak-load mode tomeet the requirement during peak demand, thereby reducingthe maximum demand; the base-load mode, where a partor whole of the plant’s requirement is met on a continuousbasis; and the total energy mode, where it not only suppliesthe total power required but also meets the heating andcooling requirements of the plant by utilizing the waste heatfrom the DG set exhaust in an integrated system.


• Maintain diesel engines regularly.• A poorly maintained injection pump increases fuel

consumption by 4gm/kWh.• A faulty nozzle increases fuel consumption by 2gm/

kWh.• Blocked filters increase fuel consumption by 2gm/

kWh.• A continuously running DG set can generate 0.5 ton/

hr of steam at 10 to 12 bars from the residual heat ofthe engine exhaust per MW of the generator capacity.

• Measure fuel consumption per KWH of electricitygenerated regularly. Take corrective action in casethis shows a rising trend.

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4 SAI SAHITYA POLYMERS S.Hazarathajah Manufacturers of4/588,U.S.Pet Nellore-2 Proprietor 9848514909 PP Disposable cups and glasses

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PRESS RELEASE

'D&B - Axis Bank Announce Business Gaurav SME Awards 2012'

Dun & Bradstreet, the world's leading provider of global business information, knowledge and insight; and AxisBank, the third largest private sector bank in India, today announced the 'D&B - Axis Bank Business GauravSME Awards 2012'. The awards felicitated 38 of India's leading Small and Medium Enterprises of India for theirsignificant achievement and contribution over the years. The occasion also marked the launch of Dun &Bradstreet's and Axis Bank's premier publication, Leading SMEs of India 2012 by Guest of Honour, Mr. RajiveChawla, President, Faridabad Small Industries Association.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Shikha Sharma MD & CEO, Axis Bank said, "The Indian SME sector has grownrapidly in the last decade. SMEs have made a very significant contribution to the overall economy resulting ina marked impact on GDP. At Axis Bank, we believe in partnering in the growth of these SMEs by providing

solutions to them at every stage of their business lifecycle. The second edition of D&B-Axis Bank Business Gaurav SMEAwards 2012 is our continuous attempt to recognize and reward the performance of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprisesand partner them in their growth."

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mr. Kaushal Sampat, President & CEO - India D&B said "In keeping with our commitmentto the SME sector, D&B and Axis Bank are delighted to honour the winners of D&B -Axis Bank 'Business Gaurav SMEAwards 2012'. We have received an overwhelming response this year, with nominations increasing by 36% to cross 7,500SMEs across 14 sectors."

"We are releasing the second edition of our publication, 'Leading SMEs of India 2012', where we have analysed SMEswhose financial statements were available for the past threeyears. We found that total income of these SMEs went up by18% in FY12, lower than the 26% growth in the previous year.Profits also grew at a slower rate of 14% in FY12 comparedwith 22% in prior year. However, net profit margin remainedreasonably stable in FY12. Another encouraging trend revealedthat export income grew by 28% as compared to last year.", headded.

ABOUT 'D&B-AXIS BANK BUSINESS GAURAV SMEAWARDS 2012'The 'D&B-Axis Bank Business Gaurav SME Awards 2012' area tribute to the leading small and medium enterprises for theirsignificant achievement and notable performance over theyears. A total of 38 awards are decided across 14 sectorsnamely auto components, chemicals & petrochemicals, food& agro products, hospitality, metal & metal products, logistics,textiles,readymade garments, rubber & rubber products,pharmaceutical, engineering goods, plastic products, electronicgoods & components and IT &ITeS. Based on total income of FY12, the awards are classified under micro, small andmedium categories in each sector. Additionally, one Overall Best Performer award is also decided across all the 14 sectorsalong with three special awards.

D&B used a proprietary model to shortlist the nominations based on various qualitative and quantitative parameters. Basedon computation of composite scores, the award winners were decided by a Jury comprising of industry experts and eminentprofessionals from relevant industry.

ABOUT 'LEADING SMES OF INDIA 2012'The publication 'Leading SMEs of India 2012' highlights the key achievements of the award winners of 'D&B-Axis BankBusiness Gaurav SME Awards 2012'. The publication also includes a brief overview of the aforementioned sectors andvarious developments associated with the sectors. Further, the Insights section provides detailed findings related to theownership pattern, financing options, funding preferences, challenges and perspective on government initiatives amongothers of the small and medium enterprises.

ABOUT DUN & BRADSTREET (D&B):Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), the world's leading source of global business information, knowledge and insight, has been

Mr.Sailesh Lahoti (Blend Colours) receiving Award

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enabling companies to Decide with Confidence® for 171 years. D&B's global commercial database contains more than 205million business records. The database is enhanced by D&B's proprietary DUNSRight® Quality Process, which transformsthe enormous amount of data collected daily into decision-ready insight. Through the D&B Worldwide Network - an unrivaledalliance of D&B and leading business information providers around the world - customers gain access to the world's largestand highest quality global commercial business information database.

Customers use D&B Risk Management Solutions to mitigate risk, increase cash flow and drive increased profitability, D&BSales & Marketing Solutions to analyse markets, locate prospects and increase revenue from new and existing customers;D&B Export Marketing Solutions to gain significant insight into overseas markets and increase sales; D&B Learning Solutionsto facilitate professional growth and excellence among their executives and D&B Economic Analysis Group to derive pragmaticand solution-oriented analyses of strategic economic and business developments, thereby aiding informed decision making.

D&B featured on FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Companies Industry List for four consecutive years (2006 -2009),ranking first in the Financial Data Services category. D&B ranked first in the areas of employee talent, financial soundness,long-term investment, quality of management and use of corporate assets. In 2011, D&B featured on the World's MostEthical Companies list in the Business Services category by Ethisphere. The World's Most Ethical Companies designationrecognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business "ethically" and translate those wordsinto action.

WINNERS OF THE D&B - AXIS BANK BUSINESS GAURAV SME AWARDS 2012Category Sector Company NameMicro Auto Components Wavecurrent Precision Parts LimitedSmall Auto Components Sipra Engineers Private LimitedMedium Auto Components Delux Bearings LimitedMicro Chemicals & Petrochemicals Generation Four Engitech LimitedSmall Chemicals & Petrochemicals Vegesna Laboratories Private LimitedMedium Chemicals & Petrochemicals Krishna Antioxidants Private LimitedSmall Electronic Goods & Components Tempsens Instruments (I) Private LimitedMicro Engineering Goods Unisteel Engineering WorksSmall Engineering Goods Sparklet Engineers Private LimitedMedium Engineering Goods Oswal Cables Private LimitedMicro Food and Agro Products Frespo Food ProductsSmall Food and Agro Products Imperial Malts LimitedMedium Food and Agro Products Indian Agro & Food Industries LimitedMicro Hospitality AyurvedaGram Heritage Wellness Centre Private LimitedSmall Hospitality Auromatrix Hotels Private LimitedMicro IT & ITeS A1 Future TechnologiesSmall IT & ITeS Plintron Global Technology Solutions Private LimitedMicro Logistics Gopi Trans & Clearing AgencySmall Logistics NTC Logistics Private LimitedMedium Logistics Sarjak Container Lines Private LimitedMicro Metal & Metal Products Ahammad Super Diamond AbrasivesSmall Metal & Metal Products Chetak Auto Engg. Products Co. Private LimitedMicro Pharmaceuticals Ratnamani Bio-Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Private LimitedSmall Pharmaceuticals Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Private LimitedMedium Pharmaceuticals Bharat Parenterals LimitedMicro Plastic, Plastic Goods and Plastic Processing Agro InternationalSmall Plastic, Plastic Goods and Plastic Processing Blend Colours Private LimitedMedium Plastic, Plastic Goods and Plastic Processing Emmbi Polyarns LimitedSmall Readymade Garments Win (India) ExportsMedium Readymade Garments Evolv Clothing Company Private LimitedSmall Rubber & Rubber products Shalimar Seal & Tar Products (P) LimitedMicro Textiles MNR Exports Private LimitedSmall Textiles Shri Bharat Worldwide Private LimitedMedium Textiles Jaipur Rugs Company Private LimitedBest Performing SME Tempsens Instruments (I) Private LimitedDiversified Oswal Cables Private LimitedBest Young Entrepreneur Mr Vinay Rathi Tempsens Instruments (I) Private LimitedBest Woman Entrepreneur Ms Rinku Appalwar Emmbi Polyarns Limited

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PLEXPOINDIA 2013 Launch & PromotionProgramme held at Hotel Minerva Grand,Secunderabad. Shri V. Anil Reddy, President,Andhra Pradesh Plastic ManufacturersAssociation, Hyderabad was the Chief Guestat the function. Shri Tushar Parikh & ShriKamlesh Shah, Chairman-National Marketingalongwith Shri Rajiv Trivedi & Shri Amit Mahantfrom GSPMA was present. About 100delegates participated in the programme.

Gujarat State PlasticM a n u f a c t u r e r sAssociation (GSPMA)is organizingPLEXPOINDIA 2013

during 8th to 13thJanuary, 2013 atGandhinagar (Gujarat). The programme aimedat launch & promotes this exhibition.

Shri Tushar Parikh welcomed the delegatesand informed about the forthcomingPlexpoindia Exhibition & appealed to participatein the event and visit this Mega Show. Thescreening of promotional film and presentationwas made by Shri Amit Mahant. Shri Kamlesh

Shah proposed Vote ofthanks.

The programme wasfollowed by dinner.

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