The issue of plastic waste has long been a cause for concern, with the amount of plastic waste generated each year globally reaching staggering levels. Much of this waste ends up in landfills or in the world’s oceans, polluting the environment and harming wildlife. While recycling is a potential solution to the problem, plastic waste is notoriously difficult to recycle, and much of it is simply incinerated or ends up in landfills.
In a pioneering move towards a more sustainable future, an Indian company called Ashaya has made an innovative breakthrough in recycling plastic waste. The company has found a way to recycle multi-layer plastic (MLP), which is commonly used in food packaging, and turn it into stylish and trendy sunglasses.
Anish Malpani, the founder of the startup shared a video on Twitter revealing the entire process of turning MLP into sunglasses. “This has been the hardest thing I have ever been a part of. Finally: Presenting the world’s first recycled sunglasses made from packets of chips, right here in India!” he wrote in the caption.
The process is a result of two years of research in Ashaya’s laboratory in Pune. The team at Ashaya has discovered a way to cut through the multi-layer plastic and transform it into a durable, UV-polarised material that can be used to make high-quality sunglasses. These sunglasses are not only fashionable, but they also provide a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic waste.
By converting plastic waste into something useful and desirable, Ashaya has found a way to combat the problem of plastic waste in a new and innovative way. The company’s work not only addresses the environmental impact of plastic waste but also offers an example of how technology and creativity can be harnessed to create sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
The success of Ashaya’s breakthrough offers hope that more innovative and sustainable solutions can be found for tackling environmental problems, and provides an example for other companies to follow. By reducing waste, promoting sustainability, and creating a product that is both stylish and functional, Ashaya has set a new standard for environmentally-conscious businesses.
