The Global RecyclingExpo and Summit, which spotlights recycling and circular economy transformation, is being held from June 4–6
Gandhinagar, June 04, 2026: GREENS 2026, a Global Recycling Expo and Summit at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, was virtually inaugurated on Thursday by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi.
GREENS 2026 is India’s premier dedicated national platform for recycling, circular economy and waste-to-resource transformation. The event is co-organised by SALT Alliances and the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). The three-day expo is being held from June 4 to 6, 2026, with iNDEXTb as the industry partner and Deloitte India as a knowledge partner, and with knowledge support from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB).
Shri Shekharbhai Patel, CREDAI National President and MD and CEO of Ganesh Housing, attended as the Guest of Honour.
GREENS 2026 brings together more than 100 industry leaders, over 70 speakers and exhibitors representing 14 sectors across three days, covering the full spectrum of India’s recycling and circular economy ecosystem. The event is also an official Side Event of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026.
During the keynote address, Shri Harsh Sanghavi said,” India generates at least 150 million metric tonnes of waste every year, and as we proceed to become a net-zero economy, platforms such as Greens 2026 are important for deliberation by experts and industry stakeholders for issues like recycling and waste management. These are not just environment-related issues but are directly linked with our country’s development and progress”.
Through its exhibition and plenary sessions, GREENS 2026 has brought together policymakers, industry stalwarts and sector leaders to deliberate on a range of critical subjects. These include solid waste management, plastic recycling, metal recycling, e-waste and battery recycling, rubber and ELT recycling, construction and demolition waste management, solar waste management, wastewater and ZLD, AI and technology in recycling, carbon markets and credits, ELV, waste-to-energy, and sustainable start-ups, among others.
Each session will focus on a range of pressing challenges and evolving regulatory developments that shape India’s development journey.
“India’s growth story can no longer be built on a linear model of consumption and disposal. The circular economy is no longer a niche conversation; it is rather central to the future of manufacturing and economic growth. With GREENS 2026, our aim is to create a collaborative platform that brings together industry, policymakers and innovators for a dialogue on recycling, waste management and circular economy solutions,” said Shri Ketan Prajapati, Director, SALT Alliances.
Confirmed speakers include Sandeep Patel (Chairman, NEPRA), Sanjay Mehta (President, MRAI), Sumit Issar (MD and CEO, Mahindra Accelo), Chetan Joshi (President, Global Affairs, Tyre and Rubber Recyclers Association of India), Mani Vajipey (Co-Founder and CEO, Banyan Nation), Anupam Jalote (GM, Rare Earth Projects and Strategic Partnerships, GMDC and CEO, ICEM), Nagaraja Prakasam (Author, Angel Investor, Mentor and Partner, Acumen Fund), and others.
During the opening remarks, Shri Sandeep Engineer, President, GCCI and Chairman and Managing Director, Astral Limited, said, “India’s industrial growth must now be aligned with sustainability, innovation and efficient resource utilisation. This is the only way forward. GREENS 2026 provides a much-needed platform for industry leaders and policymakers to collectively work towards that vision of bringing about a long-term, sustainable transformation.”
GREENS 2026 is a zero-waste-to-landfill and carbon-neutral event, holding itself to the same standard it asks of the industry it convenes. The expo floor features a dedicated Waste-to-Art installation zone, with large-scale sculptures built entirely from recovered industrial waste, making visible what the summit argues in its sessions: that waste is not a problem to be disposed of, but a resource to be designed with.
GREENS 2026 is the first edition of what is envisioned as India’s permanent annual platform for recycling and circular economy transformation.
