India generates 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste daily, and recycles less than 60% of it. Dr. Sameer Joshi, Chairman of the Indian Plastics Institute and UN plastics treaty negotiator, breaks down exactly why, and what needs to change.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to the Carbon Circle and Dr. Sameer Jooshi2:09 Overview of topics covered in the podcast3:06 Dr. Joshi's journey from Pune shop floor to global plastics policy5:58 Understanding polymers vs. plastics13:36 Evolution of the plastic industry and recycling in India18:32 Researching plastic waste management and his PhD journey23:36 Insights from policy rules and navigating plastic bans in Maharashtra33:10 Categorizing plastics and segregation at the source37:04 The role of bulk waste generators and Indian Armed Forces' waste management41:04 The philosophy of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" and respecting waste43:37 Success of zero-waste exhibitions in India45:48 Three biggest misconceptions about plastic waste50:03 Understanding the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal and accountability55:05 Critical failure points in the plastic waste management lifecycle59:52 Closing remarks and looking forward to Part 2What you'll learn:- Why plastic recycling in India starts, or fails, at your kitchen bin- How Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is creating new business accountability- The difference between a national recycling policy and a national resource policy- Why the plastic recycling industry in India predates the plastic industry itself- What the new Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mean for every household and businessConnect with Dr. Sameer Joshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esameerjoshi/Connect with Carbon Mandal: connect@carbonmandal.com | www.carbonmandal.com#PlasticWaste #CircularEconomy #IndiaRecycles #EPR #Sustainability #WasteManagement #CarbonCircle