Participate in National Hackathon 2025 on Eco Alternatives to Single Use Plastics India, it is a flagship government initiative designed to encourage innovation in sustainable materials. Its core mission is to identify solutions that are not only eco-friendly but also practical, affordable, and scalable, offering a strong replacement for petroleum-based plastic products.
This nationwide challenge particularly targets substitutes for thin plastic carry bags (below 120 microns) and lightweight plastic packaging (below 50 microns), both of which are banned due to their environmental impact. The emphasis is on fostering alternatives that combine durability, biodegradability, and large-scale production potential with economic viability and cost efficiency. At the same time, the solutions must uphold quality standards and bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table without compromising on product performance.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 10th October 2025
Objectives
(Participate in National Hackathon 2025 on Eco Alternatives to Single Use Plastics India)
In line with the theme for World Environment Day (WED), 2025 – Ending Plastic Pollution Globally, this hackathon has been launched with the following objectives:
- To provide a platform to showcase the efforts which are being taken across the country to develop eco-alternatives to SUP items.
- To select the best available solutions, which can be adopted as alternatives to the SUP items.
4.0 Eligible Participants
The following entities will be eligible to participate in the hackathon to showcase already developed and scalable solutions that align with the objectives of the hackathon to address plastic waste challenges.
- Start-ups registered under various Government Schemes.
- Science, Research & Educational Institutions
- Industrial Entities
How to apply?
(Participate in National Hackathon 2025 on Eco Alternatives to Single Use Plastics India)
Applicants can register through the registration form prepared for the purpose. Link to the registration form can be accessed by i) scanning the QR code in the poster, ii) Registration link provided on the CPCB Hackathon webpage, and iii)
Following Registration Form Link :
Problem statement will be published on the CPCB Hackathon Webpage on 14th July, 2025.
- Participants can submit their developed solutions either individually or as a team, addressing one or more themes of the Hackathon, latest by 10th October, 2025.
- The solution shall be submitted as per the format provided in Annexure I via Email to pp.hackathon.cpcb@gmail.com.
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