DFRL, a part of DRDO, has unveiled eco-friendly biodegradable water bottles to combat plastic pollution

In a significant stride toward environmental sustainability and tackling the issue of plastic pollution, the Defence Food Research Laboratory (DRFL)-a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled eco-friendly biodegradable water bottles.

These sustainable water bottles are crafted from poly lactic acid (PLA) based material. They not only address the problem of plastic waste but also contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

The bottles were launched during the national conference on Millets for Military Ration and Specific Nutritional Requirements recently.

The PLA water bottles meet SIO 17088-2021 T. 2022 Standards, ensuring compostability, and are suitable for beverage contract applications. Cap and label are compostable, DFRL said in a press release.

Features:

Strength similar to that of PET bottles
Can hold upto 250 ML potable water
Manufacturing process utilizes injection blow molding techniques for quality and consistency