In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Yashraj Bhardwaj, Co-Founder and CSO of Plannex Recycling, who reflects on India’s rapidly evolving waste management ecosystem and the urgent need to move beyond fragmented, manual recycling systems toward scalable, technology-led circular solutions. Drawing from his experience building Plannex, Bhardwaj highlights how inefficiencies in reverse logistics and lack of transparency have historically limited India’s recycling potential—and why operational excellence is just as critical as sustainability intent.
He goes on to discuss how Plannex Recycling is addressing these challenges through its proprietary waste ERP platform, AI-powered sorting, and GPS-tracked collection systems, enabling precision, compliance, and measurable impact across multiple waste streams. The conversation also explores the growing role of EPR mandates, the shift toward integrated waste management models, and Plannex’s roadmap for expanding its collection network, recycling capacity, and global footprint—while staying anchored to its vision of a zero-waste, circular economy.