Guwahati: Raajas India Private Limited an Assam based firm is engaged in a business of disposable and sustainable materials with an aim to make northeast a plastic free region.

The firm sells disposable plates/bowls/cups across northeastern region. And is the sole distributor in Northeast India to sell such product.

The product that is being primary used for the manufacturing of this sustainable material is called "chuk" that is obtained from the sugarcane waste- "bagasse" to promote the use of environmentally friendly disposables.

The waste obtained from the sugarcane is a compostable material which after use and produced from renewable resources are considered sustainable disposables. Such materials are environment friendly and turns into a decomposed material in a span of 90 days when thrown off.

India, a nation of 1.3 billion, experiences a variety of challenges in controlling and managing garbage. It produces more than 62 million tonnes of waste yearly, according to a study by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

More than 70% of this is dumped in dumps, which not only pollute the ecosystem, but also seriously endanger the health of those who live nearby.

Single-use plastics are one of the main sources of this garbage. Although India banned single-use plastics in 2016, its efforts to reduce their use have not completely been effective.

Speaking to Business-Northeast, Shyamm Bhhatia, Group Chief Operating Officer of Raajas India Private Limited, said that the product produced from sugarcane refuse is environment friendly with a 0% toxicity rate.

"This procedure includes converting the pulp into a plate. "Each dish costs roughly Rs. 1.30 to Rs. 1.50," Shyaam said. We receive a sell of Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 lakhs on an monthly basis.

An approved distributor for several products, Raajas India Private Limited serves the entire North-Eastern region as well as some of West Bengal. Additionally, they offer cooking appliances, furniture, crockery, kitchen utensils, glassware, tableware, etc. for the HORECA sector and other house furnishings used in our homes.

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