One of its latest projects is the ‘Green Paw’ which addresses the major challenges of marine litter caused due to ghost nets (nets that break down in sea while fishing), nylon nets and balls, glass bottles and other plastic waste. With an aim to provide a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic food packaging, Vijay Lakshmi Sena started the House of Folium, two years ago, that uses the concept of agro-waste pulp in making biodegradable food packaging solutions. She adds that the city is warming up to the idea of sustainable food packaging solutions with many home bakers and small restaurants coming forward to use them for COVID meal packaging as well. Last year, House of Folium launched an affordable range of biodegradable sanitary napkins made from banana, bamboo and corn fibre. According to industry studies, India generates 9.46 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which 40% remains uncollected and 43% is used for packaging, most of which is single-use.

Source: The Hindu June 04, 2021 17:26 UTC