Green Business Podcast

Dr. Medha Tadpatrikar from Rudra environment : Converting plastic waste into oil

October 20, 2021 bharti krishnan Episode 16
Green Business Podcast
Dr. Medha Tadpatrikar from Rudra environment : Converting plastic waste into oil
Show Notes

Dr. Medha Tadpatrikar, co founder of Rudra environment (https://rudraenvsolution.com/).

Rudra offers a unique solution to tackle non-recyclable plastic waste such as chips wrappers, chocolate covers etc by converting it back to oil, which is used as a fuel in many industries. 

Medha and her co-founder Shirish learnt plastic recycling from the grounds up, by heating  plastics in the pressure cooker in their kitchen.  It took them seven years to commercialize their innovation. We talk about

1.       Plastic to oil technology- risks and advantages

2.       Managing costs and staying profitable

3.       Raising capital

4.       Pursuing your dreams