Parallel Sessions

Green Skills, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skilling Approaches for Management & Operations for Plastics

This session focused on the transformative potential of innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development in tackling the challenges of plastic waste management. Experts from various sectors shared insights on cutting-edge solutions that are reshaping the plastics ecosystem, from advanced recycling technologies to entrepreneurial models that create economic and political value.

The discussion highlighted the urgent need for robust skill development platforms that empower individuals, particularly from marginalised communities, to participate in sustainable waste management initiatives. Innovative startups and enterprises working on plastic recovery, circular economy solutions, and waste-to-resource technologies were showcased as key drivers of change.

The session underscored the importance of public-private collaboration in fostering an ecosystem where technical expertise, policy support, and financial backing align to scale impactful solutions. By integrating skill-building with entrepreneurship, the session provided a forward-looking approach to making plastic waste management more effective, economically viable, and environmentally responsible.

Speakers

Key Recommendations from the Session

• Explore the potential for integrating PadcareX machines into rural waste management systems to enhance sustainability and provide innovative solutions to waste disposal challenges.
• Initiate a partnership with the Jammu Commissioner and Sanjeev Arora for the successful implementation of PadcareX initiatives, ensuring wider impact and outreach.
• Focus on overcoming gaps in public sector participation in green initiatives, with special attention to involving a larger youth demographic to drive change.
• Develop robust and accurate labour market data to help identify and support beneficiaries in a more targeted manner, ensuring effective outcomes for green initiatives.
• Recommend strengthening platforms dedicated to skills training and entrepreneurial ventures, especially in green businesses, to empower individuals and encourage the growth of sustainable ventures.

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