TDB Supports Eco-Friendly Pallet Manufacturing Project Using Waste Wood & Plastic

In a significant step toward promoting sustainable manufacturing and circular economy principles, the Technology Development Board (TDB)—a statutory body functioning under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India—has inked a critical loan agreement with M/s Egee Pallet Pvt. Ltd. (EGPPL), headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. The collaboration aims to facilitate the commercial rollout of an innovative project titled “Business Proposal for Manufacturing of Packaging Accessories for Bulk Transportation and Storage by Using Wood & Plastic Waste.”

A Circular Economy Approach to Logistics

The core objective of the EGPPL initiative is to manufacture environmentally responsible, reusable packaging accessories such as pallets, crates, and boxes. These products will be developed under the brand EGEE Pallet, using a unique blend of wood and plastic waste as raw material. By focusing on waste reutilization, the project contributes not only to reducing landfill pressure but also to strengthening India's green logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

This initiative reflects an emerging industrial trend that merges functionality with sustainability, reducing reliance on virgin plastic and timber while meeting the growing demand for robust packaging in bulk transport and warehousing.

Scalable Industrial Solutions

EGEE Pallet’s designs emphasize standardization and automation compatibility, making them highly attractive to sectors with stringent packaging and transit requirements. Key target industries include:

• Pharmaceuticals – ensuring hygienic, compliant transport solutions for medical goods.

• Breweries – offering durable and reusable logistics support for heavy containers.

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) – improving warehouse operations through stackable, RFID-enabled pallet systems.

These solutions are engineered to comply with international shipping standards, thus enhancing the global competitiveness of Indian exporters while reducing their carbon footprint.

Institutional Backing and Commitment

The formal agreement was signed in the presence of senior officials from TDB and company promoters. This endorsement provides EGPPL with financial and strategic momentum to accelerate its pilot-to-scale journey. The Technology Development Board’s support further highlights the Government of India’s commitment to climate-conscious entrepreneurship and indigenous innovation.

Commenting on the partnership, Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, remarked:

“TDB remains committed to enabling Indian industries in developing eco-conscious manufacturing models. This partnership with Egee Pallet Pvt. Ltd. signifies our support to scalable, waste-utilisation solutions aligned with national sustainability and logistics goals.”

Industry Optimism and Vision

Expressing appreciation for the collaboration, the promoters of M/s Egee Pallet Pvt. Ltd. said:

“TDB’s backing is a strong validation of our belief in sustainable innovation. With this support, we are confident of creating packaging solutions that are not only cost-effective and durable but also environment-friendly and globally competitive.”

As India pushes forward on its net-zero targets and embraces innovative pathways to reduce waste and emissions, projects like EGPPL’s mark a forward-looking blend of policy, technology, and enterprise. This TDB-EGPPL partnership may well become a model case for waste valorisation and green logistics transformation in the years to come.