Biodegradable Starch Bags Manufacturing Unit
This project profile outlines the establishment of a manufacturing unit for biodegradable starch bags, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petrochemical-based plastics. The unit utilizes corn and starch to produce compostable bags that decompose naturally, addressing rising environmental concerns.
- 6 jobs
- 20 KW power
- ₹43.72L project cost
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 33 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1 |
| Working Capital | 9.72 |
| Total | 43.72 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 4.37 |
| Term Loan | 30.6 |
| Working Capital Loan | 8.75 |
| Total | 43.72 |
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Raw materials & machinery
- Raw Material CornBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw material for starch extraction
- Raw Material StarchBuy on Amazon ↗
Primary biopolymer input
- Machinery Plant & MachineryBuy on Amazon ↗
Production equipment for bag manufacturing
Manufacturing process
- Mixing of starch and other raw materials in appropriate proportions.
- Extrusion of the blended material to form film rolls.
- Printing and cutting of the film rolls into desired bag sizes and shapes.
- Sealing and packaging of the final biodegradable bags for distribution.
Market
Biodegradable bags have a growing market due to increasing regulatory restrictions on conventional single-use plastics and rising consumer awareness of environmental sustainability.