The Indian economy is growing fast.
We all expect that this will last.
For the plastics industry this bodes well.
This economic growth can propel
The industry to newer heights
Double digit growth is in their sights.
In important industries they play a role
So rapid growth is an achievable goal.
The opportunity is clearly there.
But the industry needs to take care.
Sustainability is a real threat.
All industries are beset.
Carbon emissions are too high.
For major reductions we all must try.
In every industry it is seen
That energy sources should be green.
Energy conservation’s the way to go.
Yet energy use continues to grow.
India, while at COP26
Suggested a presumptuous fix.
500 GW by 2030
Of energy that isn’t dirty!
This bold decision by our nation
Will aid us in decarbonisation.
But we will also have to make haste
In reducing plastic waste.
Most of the plastics in the trade
Regrettably don’t biodegrade.
For components that last very long
This isn’t all that bad or wrong.
But when you use and then dispose
The problem then rapidly grows.
Now plastic waste is a pain
On land and sea, it’s such a bane.
We need plastics that biodegrade
More and more are being made.
In India too, they’re on the way
A major role they will play.
For now the costs are rather high.
For indigenous production we should try.
If we increase agricultural yield
In each and every farmers field
Biological feed stocks can be our goal
Replacing gas, oil and coal
At a price that’s not too high.
We will succeed if we try.
We’ll soon, I hope, have at a low cost
Good plastics that we can compost
And also those that biodegrade.
A real boon for the trade.
As far as goes for the other kind
We should always bear in mind
We must recycle or reuse
Or else repurpose and reduce.
It must be clearly understood
Waste management has to be good.
The task is hard, the task is tall.
Collectively let’s take the call.
If we all collaborate
The outcome will be truly great.
On all these fronts we must strive
And if we do, we’ll surely thrive.
Let us always take the lead.
This will ensure that we succeed.
In the Godrej Industries Group
Sustainability is always in the loop.
Wherever we have a continuous operation
We use biomass cogeneration.
In fossil fuel use we’ve made a dent
Biomass will soon be 70%!
In own operations we’ve made great gains
We now focus on our supply chains.
Our own learnings have been great
If we now partner and cooperate,
Our suppliers could also learn
How to be green and still earn.
It would also be very wise
If our purchase contracts incentivise
Suppliers who happen to be green.
Steady progress will be seen
A little bit of early pain
Will ensure a long term gain!
Sustainability is at our core.
Products and packaging are at the fore.
Concentrates are one way to go
Environmental benefits steadily flow.
As there’s a good reduction in cost
Profitability isn’t lost.
Magic Hand-wash was the start.
A 7gm Sachet played its part.
In plastic reduction we succeeded
Only 10% was actually needed.
Our plastic intensity has been reduced
Much less plastic is now used.
A different game can be played
If our plastics biodegrade.
Many benefits can be seen
Our waterways will be clean.
In achieving our sustainability goal
Manufacturing techniques play a role.
A higher cavitation hot runner mould
For us has proved to be pure gold.
Much less energy was used
And plastic waste was reduced.
If suppliers and users collaborate
The outcomes can be truly great.
With intelligent solutions nothing’s lost.
We can sustain and cut our cost.
