Eliminating PET Bottles in Dine-In Restaurants: A Data-Driven Policy Blueprint Toward Sustainability

Author(s)	Ms. Jeena John, Ms. Ishwari Navnath Gaikwad, Ms. Vismaya Umesh Bhamare, Mr. Avnish Umesh Bhamare, Mr. Varad Deepak Bhoj
Country	India
Abstract	Plastic pollution in India continues to grow rapidly, particularly due to the widespread use of PET bottles in the food and beverage industry. This research examines data collected from 51 dine-in restaurants across three Indian cities—Nashik, Pune, and Hyderabad—to understand the scale of PET bottle usage primarily for aerated drinks that could be avoided without impacting convenience. The study argues for eliminating plastic bottles in dine-in settings where mobility is not a necessity and reusable alternatives like glass bottles are feasible. By combining primary field data with national-level estimates and market trends, the study projects the environmental benefits of this targeted reduction strategy and provides policy recommendations that support India’s sustainable development goals.
Keywords	Plastic Waste Reduction, Waste Management India, PET Bottle Elimination, Plastic Waste Management
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On	2025-07-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.7034
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9t2xb

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