Managing 300,000+ MT of Waste Annually, Plannex Calls for an AI-Led Circular Economy at GREENS 2026  

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, June 2026: As India accelerates its transition towards a circular economy, industry leaders are increasingly recognizing that infrastructure alone will not be enough to address the country's growing waste and resource management challenges. Having already enabled the recycling of over 300,000 metric tons of waste annually, diverted 97% of processed waste from landfills, and supported 150+ enterprises and 10+ municipalities across India, Plannex believes the next phase of the country's circular economy will be defined by artificial intelligence, digital traceability, and data-driven resource recovery systems capable of transforming waste into measurable economic value. 
This vision will take center stage at the Global Recycling Expo & Summit (GREENS) 2026, where Plannex is participating as a Presenting Sponsor and Exhibitor. The event brings together policymakers, recyclers, manufacturers, sustainability leaders, technology innovators, and investors to discuss the future of recycling, waste management, and circular economy development in India. 
India generates millions of tons of waste annually across industries, households, electronics, batteries, and packaging sectors. At the same time, businesses are facing increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals, comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, and improve environmental reporting. Yet much of the ecosystem continues to operate through fragmented systems with limited visibility into material flows and resource recovery outcomes. 
Plannex believes that AI-powered platforms can bridge this gap by enabling organizations to track waste streams, improve material traceability, optimize recovery rates, strengthen compliance processes, and unlock value from resources that would otherwise be lost. 
Beyond environmental outcomes, the company's circular economy initiatives have positively impacted more than 2 million lives while facilitating the transfer of over 5 lakh metric tons of EPR credits. These achievements highlight the growing role of technology platforms in helping businesses meet regulatory requirements while generating measurable sustainability outcomes.  
"India's circular economy cannot scale on manual systems alone. As waste streams become more complex and sustainability expectations continue to rise, organizations need intelligent infrastructure that enables visibility, traceability, and informed decision-making. AI has the potential to fundamentally change how businesses view waste, shifting it from a compliance challenge to a strategic resource opportunity," said Plannex Team. 
A key focus area at GREENS 2026 will be the growing importance of urban mining and resource recovery. With increasing demand for critical minerals driven by electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing, recovering valuable materials from e-waste and end-of-life products is emerging as a strategic priority for India. 
As part of the summit, Plannex will participate in a panel discussion on "Critical Minerals from Waste: Building India's Urban Mining Value Chain," exploring how technology, policy frameworks, and industry collaboration can help create a more resilient and self-sustaining resource ecosystem. 
Beyond compliance and recycling, Plannex advocates a broader shift towards resource intelligence, where businesses can use data and AI to understand the lifecycle of materials, improve recovery efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support long-term circularity goals. 
Through its participation at GREENS 2026, the company aims to engage with industry stakeholders on how technology can strengthen India's circular economy ambitions and help create a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable waste management ecosystem. 
As industries increasingly move towards circular business models, Plannex believes that the future will belong to organizations that are able to combine sustainability with intelligence, using technology not only to manage waste but also to unlock its value. 
 
 
About Plannex 
Plannex is an AI-powered circular economy platform focused on transforming how organizations manage waste, resources, and sustainability compliance. By leveraging artificial intelligence, data intelligence, and digital traceability, Plannex enables businesses to optimize waste management, improve resource recovery, strengthen compliance, and accelerate their sustainability goals. The company is building the digital infrastructure needed to support a more transparent, efficient, and resource-conscious circular economy.