Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) is the apex national association representing India’s recycling and circular materials industry.
Established in 2011, as a section 25, not for profit Company under the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956 (now classified under section 8 of the companies Act, 2013), as the Metal Recycling Association of India, MRAI initially focused only on the metals recycling sector. Over the years, its scope expanded beyond metals to represent a wider range of recyclable materials and stakeholders across India’s recycling ecosystem.
MRAI represents stakeholders across a broad range of material recycling and resource recovery sectors, including:
The Association works to promote recycling, resource efficiency, responsible material recovery and the development of a circular economy across these sectors.
“ To champion a green economy, sustainability and circularity. ”
MRAI is committed to advancing sustainability through:
MRAI engages with Government Ministries, departments, regulatory authorities and policy institutions on matters concerning the recycling and circular economy sectors. Its engagement includes institutions such as:
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Mines
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
NITI Aayog
Ministry of MSME
CPCB
DGFT
BIS
MRAI provides industry inputs, ground-level data and stakeholder feedback for policy discussions and consultations. Its areas of engagement have included:
MRAI has also participated in key policy and standards-related initiatives covering areas such as:
MRAI is also actively involved in the formation of BIS Standards on Ferrous, Copper and Aluminium Scrap and Plastics.
MRAI represents the interests and perspectives of Indian recyclers through:
MRAI works with academic, research and technical institutions to promote knowledge exchange, applied research, innovation and capacity building across the recycling and circular economy ecosystem. Its engagement includes collaborations with the following institutions:
MRAI also collaborates with other specialised institutions, bringing together academic expertise, industry experience and policy perspectives to address challenges in material recovery, recycling technologies, resource efficiency and sustainable manufacturing.
MRAI maintains relationships with international recycling and industry organisations, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, international cooperation and business engagement.
Its international network includes organisations such as the:
MRAI organises national and international platforms that bring together recyclers, manufacturers, policymakers, technology providers, traders and other stakeholders.
IMRC 2026
IMRC is MRAI’s flagship recycling conference and exposition, held annually in India, providing a platform for discussions on material recycling, resource recovery, technology, policy, sustainability and global industry developments. The IMRC 2026 brought together more than 3,000 delegates from 50+ countries, with discussions spanning multiple recycling and material sectors.
IBS is MRAI's international business and networking platform, held annually abroad, bringing together participants from across global recycling markets for discussions on industry issues, partnerships, investment opportunities and international business engagement.
MRAI also contributes to the development of Circular Economy Parks, working as a knowledge partner with various State Governments and stakeholders in developing recycling and circular economy infrastructure.
Material Recycling, MRAI's official magazine, serves as a knowledge and information platform for India's recycling and circular economy industry.
The magazine features
It provides a platform for industry stakeholders, policymakers, experts and businesses to share perspectives and developments shaping the recycling sector in India and globally.
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