How India Can Lead the Change?
The state of once pristine shorelines of our beaches littered with plastic waste is no longer shocking, but simply heartbreaking. Our oceans are choking under the weight of plastic pollution. Over 11 million metric tons of plastic waste enters the ocean every year, and could be triple the figure by 2040. The rivers Indus and Ganges carry the second and sixth highest amount of plastic respectively to the ocean. However, there’s a crucial window of opportunity to reverse the damage – by intercepting ocean-bound plastic before it reaches the sea.
As one of the world’s largest plastic producers and consumers, India has a unique responsibility as well as the potential to lead the global fight against plastic pollution.
At Pamtec Enviro Systems Pvt Ltd, we are committed to being part of that change, offering innovative, practical, and scalable equipment to tackle the problem at its source.
India’s Role: A Challenge and an Opportunity
With over 7,500 km of coastline and some of the world’s most densely populated coastal cities, India is at the frontline of the ocean plastic crisis. Yet this challenge also offers India a chance to become a global leader in ocean-bound plastic recovery.
By investing in collection infrastructure, deploying waste retrieval technology, and strengthening enforcement around plastic disposal, India can reduce the volume of waste entering its rivers and coasts, and by extension, protect global marine ecosystems.
Pamtec’s Beach Cleaning Project in Vizag
Pamtec Enviro Systems partnered with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) under the Eco Vizag Campaign to deploy mechanized beach‑cleaning machines at key coastal stretches like RK Beach, Rushikonda, Bheemili amongst others.
- In August 2023, GVMC leased five BeachTech 2000AS machines
- Pamtec emphasizes mechanised methods capable of sieving sand up to 10 inches deep, collecting plastics, glass, cigarette‑butts and debris with efficiency across 100 m to 2 km widths in about 8 hours per machine per day
Pamtec’s beach‑cleaning initiative in Vizag is an impactful blend of mechanised technology, recycling-oriented effort, and employment for local workers, integrated into broader civic cleanup campaigns. The media coverage emphasized both Pamtec’s operational launch and the city’s remarkable volunteer milestones and the visual transformation of beaches has been widely lauded.
Why is Tackling this Crisis so Important?
Ocean-bound plastic waste typically originates from areas near coastlines, rivers, storm drains, and other waterways where mismanaged waste is swept by rain, wind, or runoff into the sea.
The consequences are severe:
- Marine life ingestion and entanglement
- Coral reef degradation
- Disruption of coastal economies and tourism
- Microplastics entering the human food chain
What makes this crisis particularly urgent is that most ocean plastic originates on land. From poorly managed waste in urban environments, rivers, and beaches. We need to stop it before it gets there.
Retrieving ocean-bound plastics offers benefits far beyond clean beaches:
- Environmental Impact – Helps preserve marine biodiversity
- Economic Costs – Protection of coastal economies reliant on fishing and tourism
- Human Health – Reduction of microplastic contamination in seafood
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Helps in generating circular economy opportunities through recycling
- Resource Depletion – Plastic pollution degrades valuable resources like beaches and coastal ecosystem
- Climate Control – Healthy oceans provide vital ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation, which are otherwise threatened by plastic pollution
With the right collection systems in place, plastics retrieved from roadsides, drains, and coasts can be segregated, recycled, and repurposed, turning waste into value.
Pamtec Enviro Systems Pvt Ltd Tackles Ocean-Bound Plastic at the Source
At Pamtec Enviro Systems Pvt Ltd, we offer a wide and cutting-edge range of municipal cleaning and waste collection equipment specifically designed to intercept plastic waste before it becomes marine pollution. Our machines are highly reliable, durable, and easy to use, making them the perfect choice for beach cleaning tasks of any scale.
Our Beach Cleaning Equipment Solutions Include:
1. BeachTech 2000S
Heavy-duty, tractor-pulled cleaner ideal for large beaches. Handles plastic waste, general debris, and oil contamination.
Performance & Capacity:
- Hopper: 2 m³
- Coverage: 24,400 m²/h
- High dumping height for direct unloading
Cleaning Tech:
- Patented raking + screening system
- Working depth: up to 30 cm
- Interchangeable screening belts
Key Features:
- Oil removal attachment
- Corrosion-resistant build
- Suitable for deep and surface-level cleaning
2. BeachTech 2000
Tractor-pulled cleaner for medium-to-large beaches. Removes plastics, cigarette butts, glass, and more.
Performance & Capacity:
- Hopper: 1.5 m³ | Payload: 1,000 kg
- Coverage: 22,200 m²/h
Cleaning Tech:
- Dual raking + screening system
- Working depth: up to 30 cm
- Optional screening belts
Key Features:
- Corrosion-resistant
- Optional oil removal
- Efficient on varied debris types
3. BeachTech 1000
Compact tractor-towed cleaner for smaller beaches and narrow areas.
Performance & Capacity:
- Hopper: 0.4 m³ | Dump height: 1.6 m
- Coverage: 7,500 m²/h
Cleaning Tech:
- Oscillating screen + loading paddles
- Conveyor system for thorough sifting
- Working depth: up to 15 cm
Key Features:
- Rear sand finisher for clean finish
- Easy towing and operation
- Great for tight or sensitive areas
4. BeachTech Sweepy Hydro
Walk-behind cleaner for small areas, resorts, and play zones.
Performance & Capacity:
- Width: 1,000 mm | Volume: 80 L
- Coverage: 4,200 m²/h
Cleaning Tech:
- Hydrostatic transmission
- Effective surface debris removal
Key Features:
- Compact, user-friendly design
- Ideal for precise, small-area cleaning
- Minimal environmental impact
In 2018, the beach clean-up and restoration project of Versova Beach, Mumbai, led to a collection of 20 million kilograms of waste. From organizers to volunteers, many people came together as a community to restore the beach to its old condition.
A Call to Action for Urban Planners and Municipalities
We don’t need to wait for global mandates or climate summits to act. With support from municipal bodies, private enterprises, NGOs, and citizens, we can create a national ocean plastic interception strategy.
Here’s how we can lead:
- Implement city-wide mechanical waste collection systems
- Implement city-wide mechanical waste collection systems
- Equip high-risk plastic zones with Pamtec’s cleaning machinery
- Promote awareness on proper waste disposal near coastal region
- Collaborate with recycling partners to close the loop
- Promote awareness on proper waste disposal near coastal region
- Invest in localized waste management facilities in coastal regions to improve collection and processing rates
Pamtec is ready to support this mission with field-tested, and sustainable waste management solutions.
Stop Plastic Before It Reaches the Ocean
One of the most urgent environmental issues of our time is Ocean Plastic Pollution. If we act now, at the source.
Pamtec’s plastic waste retrieval and cleaning equipment offers a proven way to stop ocean-bound plastics in their tracks. By preventing waste from entering waterways, we don’t just clean our cities, we protect our oceans, our wildlife, and our future.
Let’s make India a global model in marine protection.
Let’s intercept the tide, before it’s too late.
Get in touch with Pamtec Enviro Systems Pvt Ltd today to learn how our solutions can support your plastic pollution prevention goals.