Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, June 3: Mother Dairy, one of India’s largest dairy brands today launched the country’s first naturally degradable milk pouches for its cow milk variant.
The degradable pouches decompose naturally in soil without leaving behind microplastics.
While launching new degradable milk pouches, Meenesh Shah, chairman of Mother Dairy and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), described the launch as a step towards reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental responsibility.
“There will be no added cost for the consumer,” says Shah, assuring that the dairy company will not be increasing its prices for the degradable product.
Mother Dairy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has long been associated as the primary milk supply in Delhi-NCR.
The brand is a leading manufacturer and marketer of milk and dairy products, such as ghee, paneer and ice creams, among other products. With its latest launch, the cooperative giant aims to address the concern of plastic waste generation.
Talking about the initiative, Jayatheertha Chary, Managing Director of Mother Dairy said, “We have developed a naturally degradable milk pouch after over four years of research. The pouches will degrade completely within a few years when disposed of properly in soil conditions, a stark contrast to conventional LDPE (low-density polyethene) pouches that persist in the environment for centuries.”
The company claims to address the challenge of fugitive plastic.
The pouches will transform into bioavailable wax, which is then broken down by natural microbes present in the soil.
“Our plastic packaging is recyclable, and we continue to collect consumer waste packages to recycle them. This innovation will make it easier for consumers to practice sustainability with ease,” said Chary.
Mother Dairy’s latest initiative coincides with World Environment Day 2026, whose theme, “Inspired by Nature” focuses on climate action and working for a sustainable future.
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