International Journal of Science, Engineering and Computer Technology

Sandeep Boora ¹, Vasundhra Batra ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Printing Technology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Like every other industry, paper and paperboard packaging industry also produces waste. The Indian packaging industry is growing at a rapid rate with the increasing demand for highly specific and sophisticated product. The expanding middle class and rising income levels, the patterns of consumption are bound to change substantially and the demand for high quality and convenience based products is increasing day by day. Concurrently the increased global interaction and quality consciousness among the consumers have influenced the aesthetic and quality norms at a high standard. So in order to maintain the packaging industry in economy and to ensure that this industry does not pose threat to our fixture generation an intensive study was carried out to have a closer look on the waste generated in the paper/paper board packaging industry. After observing the different departments and the waste generated in them have been classifies into the two categories i.e. solid and hazardous wastes. The main aim of this paper is to give a systematic and organized details of the different kinds of waste generated in the paper/paperboard packaging industry so that they can be efficiently monitored and managed for reuse or disposal which is not only in the betterment of the society also for the industry.

Keywords

Packaging, Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Paper/Paperboard Packaging Industries.

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Sandeep Boora ¹, Vasundhra Batra ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Printing Technology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Waste management is important nowadays because of increasing population which increases demand leading to the increase in number of industries which in turn increases industrial waste. As population continues to grow, we need to identify better ways of managing the byproducts of our lifestyles to cope up with the changing environment. Increasing landfill costs in the not too distant futures could have a significant impact on printing packaging businesses that cannot avoid, reduce, reuse, or recycle their waste. Moreover world is facing a great threat of global warming and climate change and if necessary steps to control the pollution and waste are not undertaken today, the day is not far when we will have to face the calamities caused by over mother. The Earth. Printers, like many other businesses accumulate waste. The waste come from a variety of activities-such as plate making, image processing, printing and finishing-and differs according to the type of printing processes used. To reduce wastes, packaging businesses will need to focus on waste management rather than waste disposal. This paper illustrates and explains the techniques used for the waste management in the printing and packaging industry. This will require a shift in attitudes and practices with an emphasis on preventing and reducing rather than on treating and disposing of wastes. Whatever the nature and characteristics of the waste may be, it all has one thing in common: all waste represent loss of resources and money. So, waste management not only controls pollution but also prevents printers from facing fines, lawsuits along with saving money. Thus right management at right time is call of the hour.

Keywords

Packaging, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Paper/Paperboard Packaging Industries, Waste Management.

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