Colorful plates on display at Bollant's retail store in Hyderabad. The company sells its products to around 200 small and medium enterprises across India.
How an Indian company is transforming palm leaves into tableware
India is slated to ban most single-use plastics starting in July 2022, which experts say will drive up demand for eco-friendly disposable products and packaging. Bollant Industries, based in Hyderabad, stands to gain from this rule with its products made from fallen leaves and recycled paper.
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