Founded in 2013, Banyan Nation 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 and used by brands such as Unilever, Reckitt, and Tata Motors for sustainable packaging and automotive components. The Recykal8 B2B marketplace and data intelligence platform connect thousands of informal recyclers, ensuring traceability across more than 100 cities. Banyan has recycled over 500 tons of plastic, diverted more than 1,000 tons from landfills, and cut over 750 tons of CO2 emissions. Recognised as a 2018 Circulars People's Choice Award winner, a 2021 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and a 2023 Forbes India Climate Warrior, Banyan pioneers closed-loop initiatives such as bottle-to-bottle and bumper-to-bumper recycling, advancing sustainability and inclusive waste management.