Plastic Pollution- Let’s Talk Facts
The massive volume of plastic waste pollutes the environment, triggering consequences across the ecosystem
How Is Go Rewise Helping?
According to a yearlong study by researchers from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), out of the 900-kilo tonnes of PET produced in India annually, 65% is recycled at authorised facilities, 15% in the unorganised sector, and 10% is reused at homes.
We, at Go Rewise, are passionate about the environment and take pride in being a part of the system that aids in PET recycling. We believe in giving back to the planet that nurtures us.
- rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) is a food-safe raw material manufactured by recycling PET packaging. Go Rewise is responsibly and fervently involved in manufacturing rPET products with minimal contaminants. Our rPET is suitable for the production of premium quality products equivalent to virgin PET, including food-safe packaging.
- This is just the beginning of what we do! Our optimism for a greener tomorrow, makes us go above and beyond to provide our partners with 100% recycled products which contribute toward a sustainable future.
- We are ethical and transparent in our approach. When we talk conservation, we talk numbers. We address environmental protection meticulously.
Water Conservation
rPET utilises 90% less water than virgin plastic. In fact, rPET yarns utilise 94% less water than oil-based PET fibres. Go Rewise is recycling 90% of the utilised water. We have also developed our own ETP plant to maximise utilisation. In the recycling realm, our procedures are engineered to consume 75% less water than other PET recycling companies. Furthermore, we have a zero-liquid discharge facility at Warangal. PET recycling can substantially reduce ocean-bound PET waste, which is particularly detrimental to the ecosystem as both macro and microplastic waste.
Energy Conservation
rPET uses 79 to 85% less energy than virgin products in manufacturing, making it the ultimate sustainable choice. In the next five years, we aim to get the renewable energy mix to 60%. We are focused on enhancing our reliance on renewable energy resources and we have taken numerous steps to ensure the same. At an organisation level, we have deployed renewable energy sources across facilities, meeting around 17% of the plant’s annual requirement from the solar resource.
Reduced CO2 Emissions
The higher the proportion of rPET, the better it is for the environment. Manufacturing bottles or other products from rPET flakes/chips consumes half the energy involved in new PET production and reduces CO2 emissions by five times. rPET is 75 % more environmentally safe than PET, according to Swiss Climate, and has a significantly better natural balance than glass. In fact, rPET can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 79 % when compared to virgin PET, according to research.
Safeguarding Environment in Unison
At Go Rewise, we believe in a unified approach to sustainability, we have, therefore, aligned our operations with a few significant Sustainability Development Goals laid out by the United Nations. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, endorsed by all UN Member States in 2015, presents a shared roadmap for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, present and in the future.
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No Poverty
Through Go Rewise, we provide employment to around 2500 people across all our facilities.
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Clean Water and Sanitation
Utilising 90% less water than virgin plastic and engineered to consume 75% less water than other PET recycling companies.
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Affordable and Clean Energy
Consuming around 80% less energy than virgin plastic, we aim to take the organisation’s renewable energy mix to 60% in the next 5 years.
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Decent Work and Economic Growth
Creating work opportunities for over 500 people in our Warangal facility and indirect employment for ragpickers, scrap dealers & others.
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
We not only invest in cutting-edge technology but also customise solutions to process Indian waste & provide optimum quality products for use in food-grade packaging.
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Responsible Consumption and Production
Capacity to recycle 120 tonnes of PET bottle waste per day in order to manufacture premium quality food-grade products.
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Climate Action
Go Rewise’s operations leave a highly reduced carbon footprint for the same end applications. Around 79% less CO2 emission compared to virgin PET
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Life Below Water
We prevent plastic waste from entering water bodies by ensuring a proper recycling ecosystem with zero discharge facility. Moreover, the process is designed to consume 75% less water.
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Life on Land
Every day, we contribute to environmental protection by recycling 5 million PET bottle waste, the equivalent of 1-hectare land.
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Partnership For the Goals
Go Rewise partners with global brands that want to utilise recycled materials in the manufacturing of their products and lend a hand in creating a sustainable future.
The Care Our Planet Deserves
The well-being of future generations would be severely jeopardised if significant efforts are not taken today to promote sustainable development, especially in business practices. Hence, we at Go Rewise keep sustainability critical to our business by optimizing resource utilization at every step.