Specialty chemical company Galaxy Surfactants is making significant progress in sustainability by incorporating recycled plastics in its industrial packaging materials. Reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

This ambitious goal is part of Galaxy’s broader circular economy initiative, designed to reduce plastic, recycle plastic, conserve environmental resources, and promote sustainable practices throughout the industry. Introducing Post Consumer Resin (PCR) in big size industrial packaging is a technological challenge. Add to that availability of desired quality of PCR is an uphill task due to lack of availability & segregation issues.

As Galaxy products go into personal care application, extreme care is required to avoid contamination when products comes in contact with the packaging. Galaxy has worked with supply partners and devised a novel technique to address contamination problems at the same time making the packaging sustainable.

Galaxy’s shift towards sustainable packaging solution has resulted in a notable reduction & reuse of over 37,000 Kg plastic, contributing to a decrease of 113,067, Kg CO2e in its carbon footprint in last 3 years. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to minimizing its environmental impact.

Avinash Nandanwar, Head of Sourcing and Sustainability at Galaxy Surfactants, stated, "As a responsible player in the chemical industry, we recognize our role in addressing the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste. Our commitment to integrating recycled plastics into our packaging is a significant step towards building a more sustainable future"