Banyan Nation, set up in 2013, is a Hyderabad-based, award-winning plastic recycling company driving India’s circular economy. Its proprietary cleaning technology produces high-quality recycled HDPE and PP granules, Better Plastic™, comparable to virgin plastics, used by brands like Unilever, Reckitt, and Tata Motors for sustainable packaging and automotive components. The Recykal8 B2B marketplace and data intelligence platform integrate thousands of informal recyclers, ensuring traceability across 100+ cities. Banyan has recycled over 500 tons of plastic, diverted 1,000+ tons from landfills, and reduced 750+ tons of CO2 emissions. Recognized as a 2018 Circulars People’s Choice Award winner, 2021 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and 2023 Forbes India Climate Warrior, Banyan pioneers closed-loop initiatives like bottle-to-bottle and bumper-to-bumper recycling, fostering sustainability and inclusive waste management.