AmplePac's packaging-as-a-service model_CBP in conversation with Arpita Kalanuria | Ep. #31

<p>Hello there! welcome back to <a href="https://www.circularbusinesspodcastindia.com/podcast">Circular business podcast</a>, a series where we look at circular economy from the Indian context. I’m your host and dost <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreepriyasridharan/">Sreepriya Sridharan</a> and if you believe that economic progress and environment regeneration can go hand in hand then go ahead and hot the subscribe button, because this podcast is just right for you.</p> <p>Today we will be looking at circular economy solutions within the FMCG sector.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://www.ibef.org/industry/Fmcg-presentation">IBEF-India Brand Equity Foundation</a>, the Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is India’s fourth largest sector with household and personal care accounting for 50% of FMCG sales in our country.</p> <p>India’s packaged food market is expected to double to USD 70 Billion by 2025.</p> <p>Now when I look at this data as a conscious consumer, my 1st worry is around the massive plastic packaging that accompanies most of FMCG goods in our day-to-day life. We can’t deny the fact that FMCG goods are easier to access and products are convenient to use, therefore it has mass adoption thereby enhancing lifestyles of ppl across different income levels.</p> <p>But the question I want to put forth today is that- Is there a way to create products that are truly sustainable?</p> <p>Can we really create packaging systems that are single use plastic free, durable &amp; economical at the same time?</p> <p>Well, my quest for answers led me to a whole new world of conscious, passionate start-ups and today, I’m delighted to bring to you the story of <a href="http://amplepac.com/#innovation">AmplePac</a>-&gt; <a href="http://amplepac.com/#innovation">http://amplepac.com/#innovation</a>.</p> <p>AmplePac is a sustainable packaging and packaging lifecycle management company, who are innovating to find solutions for waste-free packaging. They design &amp; manufacture sustainable, <strong>metal based, reus