CSIR-NIIST showcases sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology displayed new eco‑friendly packaging solutions at the ESTIC 2026 conference in New Delhi. Researchers presented a bio‑polymer bottle and a biodegradable PBAT composite, positioning them as potential replacements for traditional petroleum‑based plastics in the packaging sector. The institute aims to reduce plastic waste and promote circular economy practices through these materials.