2026-05-06
New Study by Premier Government Institution Advancing Technical Education and Innovation Across the Plastics Value Chain Confirms PLA Microplastics Breaks Down Safely in Indian Soil
A new scientific study conducted by a premier academic institution under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, dedicated to higher and technical education across the plastics value chain operating through a network of centres across the country to support the evolving needs of the polymer and allied industries has revealed that Polylactic Acid (PLA), a compostable polymer, can degrade into safe natural substancesin Indian soil conditions without leaving harmful microplastics behind supporting a circular lifestyle unlike conventional fossil based plastics
2026-02-23
Balrampur Chini Mills Signs MoU with Lucknow Cantonment Board
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited’s (BCML) PLA vertical, Balrampur Bioyug, has secured its first official institutional order from the Lucknow Cantonment Board (LCB), marking a significant milestone for India’s emerging bio-based materials ecosystem. The order includes compostable garbage bags (in two sizes), 300 ml PLA bottles, 3D-printed PLA compostable pens, and PLA folders — all manufactured from renewable, bio-based Polylactic Acid (PLA), a 100% compostable material with a low carbon footprint that leaves no microplastics behind.
2025-09-26
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd Champions Sustainability at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir
In a pioneering step towards integrating sustainability with tradition, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) is set to distribute eco-friendly PLA-based prasad boxes and water bottles at Shree Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, during Dussehra on October 2, 2025
2025-09-14
‘Bioyug on Wheels’ rolls into Kochi to spotlight PLA Innovation at KPLEX Expo 2025
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (BCML) continues to drive its impactful nationwide outreach initiative, ‘Bioyug on Wheels’, with its latest stop in Kochi, Kerala, during the prestigious KPLEX Expo 2025 – International Plastics Exhibition & Conference, held from September 11th to 14th.
2025-02-22
Uttar Pradesh CM Shri Yogi Adityanath ji Lays Foundation for India’s First PLA Biopolymer Plant by Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) marked a memorable milestone with the foundation stone laying ceremony of India’s first Polylactic Acid (PLA) biopolymer manufacturing facility at Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh today, in the gracious presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji. This pioneering initiative positions Uttar Pradesh as the epicentre of India’s biopolymer revolution, reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable industrial growth.
2024-10-04
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited Applauds India’s First Comprehensive Bioplastic Policy
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML), one of India’s leading integrated sugar producers, warmly welcomes the Uttar Pradesh Government’s approval of the country’s first comprehensive bioplastic policy. Revolutionizing sustainability, this initiative tackles plastic pollution head-on, promoting eco-friendly alternatives and propelling India towards the target of Net Zero by 2070.
2024-02-19
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited is set to venture into Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) manufacturing with a new fully integrated facility.
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, one of the largest integrated sugar mill complexes in India, announces forward integration, as well as business diversification, with its upcoming PLA (Polylactic Acid) manufacturing venture. The new PLA venture is well- aligned with the sustainability goals envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, in order to combat climate change.