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Project Report On

“ REDUCTION OF PLASTIC USAGE IN ALMOND HOUSE ”

At

ALMOND HOUDE PRIVATE LIMITED

16-31- 490, 491, 492, /P-1, Phase VI, KPHB, Kukatpally, Hyderabad-500 072.

Submitted by

C.N.V. CHANDANARCHITA

PG/H/20001

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING

Plot No. LUX- 3, Industrial Estate, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500018.

 DECLARATION

I undersigned hereby declare that the project entitled “ REDUCTION OF PLASTIC USAGE IN ALMOND
HOUSE” at ALMOND HOUSE PRIVATE LIMITED is an original work developed and submitted by me.
It is my original work and the conclusions drawn therein are based on the material collected by
myself. The empirical findings in this project are not copied from any report and are true and best of
my knowledge.

Signature Date:

C.N.V. CHANDANARCHITA Place: Hyderabad

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is great pleasure to present this industrial training report done at ALMOND HOUSE PVT. LTD,
Hyderabad’s one of the famous Sweet Store. This training provided me with the best opportunity to
put my knowledge into practical use.

I take this opportunity to thank Ms L Bhaghya Sree (HR Manager) & Mr Anand Sinha (Marketing
Head) who gave me an opportunity to undergo training in this esteemed unit. And I thank Mr.
Anand Sinha (Marketing Head) with all my heart for providing me with his constant encouragement
and inspiring guidance throughout my training period. It was a privilege to work in the Packaging
Department in Almond House.

I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to Mr Nataraj (Joint Director, IIP HYDERABAD) &
Mr Madan (Deputy Director, IIP Hyderabad) for their support and motivation. Their continued
interest has been a source of strength to me.

I perceive this opportunity as a big milestone in my career development. I will strive to use gained
skills and knowledge in the best possible way, and I will continue to work on their improvement, in
order to attain desired career objectives. Hope to continue cooperation with all of you in the future.

Signature Date:
C.N.V.CHANDANARCHITA Place: HYDERABAD
 ABSTRACT

The entire packaging industry heavily depends on plastic containers or containers with some plastic
content, besides paperboard and other materials. Food storage and beverages nowadays rely mainly
on plastic food storage containers. Plastics are widely used for packaging materials because they are
flow-able and mouldable (under certain conditions), to make sheets, shapes, and structures they are
generally chemically inert, though not necessarily impermeable they are cost-effective in meeting
market needs they are lightweight they provide choices in respect of transparency, color, heat
sealing, heat resistance, and barrier properties.

All the food products are packed in plastic containers for transparency of the product and its eye-
appealing nature. Plastic containers not only provide visibility of product but also protect from
spoilage and contamination, also they are easy to carry and can be easily found in multiple shapes
and sizes.

Almond House sweets are known for their responsible indulgence and vegan sweets and ice creams.
Also specializes in making less sugar, transfat-free, eggless, gluten-free, and 100% vegetarian. Now
it’s working on reducing the number of plastics used to help the environment also by going plastic
free as much as possible. Replacing plastics with a material that has the maximum properties as
plastics provide to the product is a challenge taken up by Almond House.

Only a few are easily convertible from plastic containers to relevant material containers as other
conditions like cost and other things stop from replacing plastics as plastic is the cheapest material.
Plastic glass with lid is what we could successfully implement during my induction period.
 PLASTICS IN PACKAGING

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO PLASTICS

The first plastics were derived from natural raw materials and, subsequently, in the first half of the
twentieth century, from coal, oil and natural gas. Polyethylene, the most widely used plastic today,
was invented in 1933 and was used in packaging from the late 1940s onwards in the form of squeeze
bottles, crates for fish (replacing wooden boxes) and film and extrusion coatings on paper-board for
milk cartons. In Europe, nearly 40% of all plastics are used in the packaging sector, and packaging is
the largest sector of plastics usage (Plastics Europe). About 50% of Europe’s food is packed in plastic
packaging (British Plastics Federation (BPF)). Plastics have properties of strength and toughness. For
example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film has a mechanical strength similar to that of iron, but
under load the PET film will stretch considerably more than iron before breaking.

Specific plastics can meet the needs of a wide temperature range, from deep frozen food processing
(−40◦C) and storage (−20◦C) to the high temperatures of retort sterilisation (121◦C), and reheating of
packaged food products by microwave (100◦C) and radiant heat (200◦C). Thermosetting plastics, such
as phenol formaldehyde and urea formaldehyde, are used for threaded closures in cosmetics,
toiletries and pharmaceutical packaging but are not used to any great extent for food packaging.

Plastics are used in the packaging of food because they offer a wide range of appearance and
performance properties that are derived from the inherent features of the individual plastic material
and how it is processed and used. Some plastics may absorb some food Gases, such as oxygen, carbon
dioxide and nitrogen together with water vapour and organic solvents, permeate through plastics.
The rate of permeation depends on the following:

● type of plastic

● thickness and surface area

● method of processing

● concentration or partial pressure of the permeate molecule

● Storage temperature

Plastics are chosen for specific technical applications taking the specific needs, in packing, distribution
and storage, and use of the product into consideration, as well as for marketing reasons, which can
include considerations of environmental perception.

Use of plastics in packaging:

Plastics are used as containers, container components and flexible packaging. In usage, by weight,
they are the second most widely used type of packaging and first in terms of value with over 50% of
all goods being packaged in plastic. Examples are as follows:

● rigid plastic containers, such as bottles, jars, pots, tubs and trays

● flexible plastic films in the form of bags, sachets, pouches and heat-sealable flexible lidding
materials

● plastics combined with paperboard in liquid packaging cartons

● expanded or foamed plastic for uses where some form of insulation, rigidity and the ability to
withstand compression is required

● plastic lids and caps and the wadding used in such closures

● diaphragms on plastic and glass jars to provide product protection and tamper evidence.

TYPES OF PLASTIC RESINS AND THEIR PROPERTIES

Plastic is often a more efficient material to choose than alternatives. That’s because plastics are
incredibly energy efficient to manufacture and because they are lighter than alternative materials.
Just two pounds of plastic can deliver 10 gallons—of a beverage. You’d need three pounds of
aluminum, eight pounds of steel, or over 40 pounds of glass to bring home the same amount.

There are different types of plastic resins used in making different kinds of plastic packaging products
or components. The following are the types of plastics used in food-packaging:

● polyethylene (PE)

● polypropylene (PP)

● polyesters (PET, PEN, PC) (Note: PET is referred to as PETE in some markets)

● ionomers

● ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)

● polyamides (PA)

● polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

● polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC)

● polystyrene (PS)

● styrene butadiene (SB)

● acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

● ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH)

● polymethyl pentene (TPX)

● high nitrile polymers (HNP)

● fluoropolymers (PCTFE/PTFE)

● cellulose-based materials
 ● polyvinyl acetate (PVA)

Many plastics are better known by their trade names and abbreviations. In the European packaging
market, PE constitutes the highest proportion of consumption, with over 50% of the market by
weight, and four others, PP, PET, PS (including expanded polystyrene or EPS) and PVC, comprise the
bulk of the remaining market (source: BPF). The percentages may vary in other markets, but the
ranking is similar. The other plastics listed meet particular niche needs, such as improved barrier, heat
seal ability, adhesion, and strength or heat resistance.

The factors that control polymerisation are temperature, pressure, reaction time, concentration,
chemical nature of the monomer(s), and of major significance, the catalyst(s). A catalyst controls the
rate and type of reaction but is not, itself, changed permanently. The introduction of metallocene
(cyclopentadiene) catalysts has resulted in the production of high-performance plastics and has had a
major impact on the properties of PE, PP and other plastics, such as PS. In some cases, the resulting
polymers are virtually new polymers with new applications, e.g. breathable PE film for fresh produce
packing, and sealant layers in laminates and co-extrusions.

The descriptions and properties of various plastic resins used in plastic packaging are as follows:

1.2.1 LDPE (LOW DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE):

The chain branching in homo polymer LDPE gives this polymer a number of desirable characteristics
such as clarity, flexibility, heat seal ability, and ease of processing. The actual values of these
properties depend on the balance between the molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, and
branching. LDPE is also versatile with respect to processing mode, and is adaptable to blown film, cast
film, extrusion coating, injection molding, and blow molding. Film is the single largest form of LDPE
produced. In the U.S., more than half of total LDPE production is made into films with thickness less
than 300 microns (12 mils). For the same reason, while it is a good water vapor barrier, it is inferior to
HDPE. Similarly, it is an even poorer gas barrier than HDPE. A summary of the properties of LDPE is
presented in Table:

1.2.2 HDPE (HIGH DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE):

High density PE is a milky-white, non-polar, linear thermoplastic. Its density ranges from 0.940 to
0.965 g/cm3, and it has a melting temperature of about 128 to 138°C. It is one of the most versatile
polymers, and is the second most commonly used plastic in the packaging industry. Typical
applications include: ƒ

● Containers for milk, detergent, bleach, juice, shampoo, water, and industrial chemical drums
made by extrusion blow molding; ƒ

● Buckets, thin walled dairy containers, and closures made by injection molding;

● Cosmetic containers, pharmaceutical bottles, and deodorant containers made by injection

blow molding; and
 ● Blown and cast films utilized in flexible packaging applications such as cereal, cracker and
snack food packaging, wraps for delicatessen products, and grocery sacks.

1.2.3 LLDPE (LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE)

As mentioned above, linear polyethylene can be produced as a homopolymer, resulting in high

density polyethylene, HDPE, or as a copolymer having as comonomer alkenes such as butene, hexene,
and octene. ƒ Butene H2C = CH CH2 CH3 ƒ Hexene H2C = CH(CH2)3 CH3 ƒ Octene H2C = CH(CH2)5 CH3
The presence of a comonomer in the polymerization process, when a stereo-specific catalyst is used,
results in the production of a rather linear polymer with very short branch-like pendant groups. This
polymer is called linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) or ultra low density polyethylene (ULDPE),
depending on the density achieved by the addition of the comonomer. The larger the amount of
comonomer added, the lower is the density of the copolymer.

1.2.4 POLY PROPYLENE:

Polypropylene is commercially available as both PP homopolymer and PP random copolymer. The

latter is produced by the addition of a small amount of ethylene (2–5%) during the polymerization
process. Thermoplastic PP polymers are characterized by low density (0.89–0.92 g/cm3) and good
resistance to chemicals and to mechanical fatigue, including environmental stress cracking. There are
a wide variety of applications for PP, from automobile parts to packaging film and containers.
Manufacturers of PP continuously are offering PP grades with improved or modified properties.

PP Homopolymer

Depending on the type of catalyst and other polymerization conditions, the molecular structure of PP
homopolymer can consist of any of the three different types of stereochemical configurations for
vinyl polymers: isotactic, syndiotactic, and atactic. Isotactic PP (iso-PP), the most common commercial
form of PP, is synthesized using Ziegler-Natta catalysts under controlled conditions of temperature
and pressure. For example, its higher stiffness and ease of orientation makes PP homopolymer
suitable for stretch applications, while its higher heat resistance allows containers made of this
material to be sterilizable in an autoclave.
RANDOM COPOLYMER POLYPROPYLENE:

Random copolymer PP typically contains 1.5 to 7% ethylene, by weight, as a comonomer. The

polymer structure is similar to that of isotactic PP with the addition of random insertion of ethylene
groups. The addition of ethylene, placed randomly in the backbone, prevents the high crystallinity
obtained with isotactic PP. Lower crystallinity results in improved clarity and flexibility, and a lower
melting point (152°C with 7% ethylene). The density is also slightly lower, 0.89–0.90 g/cm3. This
polymer has better toughness and low temperature impact strength than homopolymer PP. Random
copolymers show good chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohols, and to low-boiling
hydrocarbons, but are not suitable for packaging aromatic hydrocarbons.

1.2.5 PET(POLY ETHYLENE TERYPHTHALATE):

It is produced from para-xylene and ethylene. The p-xylene is converted into either dimethyl
terephthalate or terephthalic acid, and the ethylene into ethylene glycol. These monomers are then
polymerized by a condensation process, producing water as the byproduct molecule if terephthalic
acid is used, and methanol if dimethyl terephthalate is used. Properties of PET are summarized in
Table 4.14. The largest single application of PET is in soft drink bottles, but the use of PET in nonsoft-
drink “custom” bottles has increased rapidly in the last few years, and continues to grow.

PVC (POLY VINYL CHLORIDE):

80% of commercial PVC in packaging is produced by addition polymerization using a suspension

method; other polymerization methods include emulsion and solution. The predominant
configuration of the monomer in the chain is a head-to-tail alignment. The polymer produced has a
slight degree of syndiotacticity, just enough to permit a very small degree of crystallinity. PVC has
strong attractions between neighboring molecules, because of the polarity of the C–Cl bond, and in its
normal state is stiff and rigid at room temperature.

The melting temperature, about 212°C, and decomposition temperature of PVC are very close
together, rendering unmodified PVC very difficult to process. Decomposition produces HCl, which is
highly corrosive, especially in the presence of water. To reduce problems associated with
decomposition, stabilizers are added to PVC; octyl tins are most often used in rigid PVC for food and
pharmaceutical packaging. The first indications that PVC is decomposing occur at temperatures as low
as 100°C (212°F).

PVdC (POLY VINYLIDINE CHLORIDE):

Vinylidene chloride homopolymer and copolymers were first produced as Saran, a registered
trademark of Dow Chemical. The polymers are based on vinylidene chloride (VDC) and comonomers
such as vinyl chloride (VC), acrylates (methyl acrylate), and vinyl nitrile. PVDC homopolymer has a
melting point of 388 to 401°C, but it decomposes at 205°C, producing HCl in a manner similar to PVC.
These conditions make PVDC homo-polymer impossible to melt-process. By adding comonomers, the
melting point is decreased to about 140 to 175°C, making melt processing feasible. Oxygen
permeability values range from 7.9 to 2700 cm3 mm/m2 day atm. The modification of the structure
required to decrease crystallinity and improve process ability also somewhat increases the
permeability of the material.

POLYSTYRENE (PS):

Polystyrene (PS) is an addition polymer of styrene. The PS used in packaging is atactic, so cannot
crystallize, and therefore is an amorphous polymer. The bulkiness of the benzene ring substituent
results in considerable resistance to rotation of the chain, so PS is a highly stiff, brittle material. It has
a density of 1.05 g/cm3, and Tg of 74 to 105°C. Its lack of crystallinity makes it highly transparent. It is
not suitable for use at high temperatures, as it experiences liquid flow at about 100°C (212°F). The
brittleness of PS can be reduced by biaxial orientation of the polystyrene sheet or film. Polystyrene is,
in general, a low cost polymer and a relatively poor barrier to water vapor and gases. Its chemical
reactivity is greater than that of PE and PP.

PS is available in the following grades:

● Crystal polystyrene is used when clarity is required. Products made with crystal PS are brittle
and amorphous.

● High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is an opaque material that has added butadiene rubber,
partially as a blend and partially as a graft copolymer, to improve impact resistance.

EVOH (ETHYL VINYL ALCOHOL):

Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) is produced by a controlled hydrolysis of ethylene vinyl acetate
copolymer. The hydrolytic process transforms the vinyl acetate group to vinyl alcohol, in a manner
analogous to production of polyvinyl alcohol. The highly polar OH groups increase the intermolecular
forces, while the ethylene groups maintain molecular mobility. Since, as discussed above, the OH
group is isomorphous with H, the polymer can achieve a high percent of crystallinity, even though
ethylene and vinyl alcohol units are randomly distributed in the chain.
The desiccant absorbs moisture that penetrates the polyolefin during retorting, preserving the
dryness, and hence the oxygen barrier, of the EVOH. EVOH properties are summarized in Table

EVOH can be extruded in films, blow molded, or injection molded. It can also be processed by
coextrusion or lamination, in combination with PE, PP, PET, nylons, and other resins. Applications in
packaging include flexible structures and rigid containers, as shown in Table. Typical applications are
ketchup and barbecue sauce bottles; jelly, preserves,vegetable juice, and mayonnaise containers; and
meat packages. Nonfood applications include packaging of solvents and chemicals.

COMMON APPLICATIONS:

Applications of LDPE/LLDPE are: squeeze bottles, toys, carrier bags, high frequency insulation,
chemical tank linings, heavy duty sacks, general packaging, gas and water pipes.

Applications of HDPE are : chemical drums, jerry cans, carboys, toys, picnic ware, household and
kitchenware, cable insulation, carrier bags, food wrapping material. Low cost, high rigidity and ease of
blow moulding has made the material a natural choice in gardening furnishings.

Applications of PP: Summing up, polypropylene is a more sustainable plastic than its peers, comes
with plenty of structural, chemical, and physical advantages, it costs very little to produce, and we use
it every day in almost every aspect of our life. In fact, it would be hard to live without it.

PP in Flexible and Rigid Packaging

Polypropylene comes with many packaging applications you may not even know about. In its flexible
form, polypropylene tends to replace cellophane, metals and paper due to its superior properties and
lower price. As film and flexible packaging, you will find polypropylene film in three main sectors:

● Food and Confectioneries

● Tobacco
 ● Clothing

Applications of PET: Polyethylene Tere-phthalate is used in several packaging applications as

mentioned below:

● Because Polyethylene Tere-phthalate is an excellent water and moisture barrier material,

plastic bottles made from PET are widely used for mineral water and carbonated soft drinks

● Its high mechanical strength, makes Polyethylene Tere-phthalate films ideal for use in tape
applications

● Non-oriented PET sheet can be thermoformed to make packaging trays and blisters.

Applications of PVC: PVC plastic, or polyvinyl chloride, is a rigid plastic designed to withstand harsh
impacts and extreme temperatures. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC, or vinyl) is used in a variety of
applications in the building and construction, health care, electronics, automobile and other sectors,
in products ranging from piping and siding, blood bags and tubing, to wire and cable insulation,
windshield system components and more.

Applications of PVDC: PVDC can be easily extruded and laminated. It is also microwavable and
printable using common ink systems. The most common type is biaxial oriented PVDC film. It has low
stretch and provides excellent bond strength and low water absorption. It also has good cling
properties, making it ideal for food wrap applications. Polyvinylidene chloride film is an attractive see-
through packaging film.

Applications of PS: Polystyrene is a versatile plastic used to make a wide variety of consumer products.
As a hard, solid plastic, it is often used in products that require clarity, such as food packaging and
laboratory ware. When combined with various colorants, additives or other plastics, polystyrene is
used to make appliances, electronics, automobile parts, toys, gardening pots and equipment and
more.

Applications of EVOH: Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers (EVOH) are a family of thermoplastic
polymers with application in many industrial sectors including packaging, especially, in food
packaging. The main characteristic of EVOH copolymers for packaging applications is their outstanding
barrier to gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.) and organic vapours (food aroma). EVOH is applied in
multilayer structures for bags, trays, cups, bottles, squeezable tubes, or jars to protect oxygen-
sensitive products. However, the hydrophilic nature of EVOH must be taken in consideration in
package design to minimize water uptake and polymer swelling during thermal treatment processes
such as retorting.
 Almond House and Its Brands

Almond House Sweets

Bisticks Badam Dry Fruit Biscuits

Amande Baklava, Confectionery [ Cakes, Pao bread, Bread, Chocolates ]

Khara Savouries and Snacks [ Chegodi, Mixture, Spiced Nuts, etc. ]

Indulge Milkshakes, Falooda and Lassi

Gappe Vappe Chat

 ALMOND HOUSE

Introduction

Almond House was Started by Mr Nagarjuna Muppala in the year 1989 in Himayat Nagar,

Hyderabad. It is taken over by his son Mr Chaitanya Muppala now CEO and MD in the year

2013. Almond House is famous for its indulgence in sweets and other products. They have

started with 1 and a half stores to 9 full-fledged outlets across the city and four at

the Hyderabad International Airport. Almond House has a trademark i.e., ‘Responsible

indulgence’ which goes on all the packaging as “We advocate responsible indulgence. Please

enjoy our product as a part of a balanced diet and in moderation”. Almond House is the only

ISO and HACCP-certified manufacturer in the AP and TS.

MISSION

To be a global leader in spreading joy by creating pure and innovative experiences when

indulging in food.
VALUES

We believe that a positive and significant impact can only be made after years of learning and

perfecting the trade.

By using the best quality ingredients in the market, and top-notch hygiene measures, we look

to earn the trust of our customers and delight them with unique palatable experiences.

SUSTAINABILITY

We have hugely relied on the usage of sustainable energy while working towards eliminating

plastic, across all verticals of production. We also ensure that all elements that deteriorate

the environment directly or indirectly are minimized within the business, and focus on

increasing sustainable business practices.

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY

As we expand our business, we also create job opportunities for people within and outside

the community. Our goal is to empower people with a stable income and a chance to nurture

their careers, further fortifying the trust placed in us.

ABOUT AH

Journeying over 30 years, they have developed a unique style in shaping wholesome and

decadent experiences. With a wide range of mithai and savouries made from richly picked

ingredients and with a keen eye for craftsmanship, specialize as the Tastemakers of Festivity

and Celebration.

KEY MILESTONES

THE JOURNEY THAT BROUGHT US HERE

The art of creating refined flavours and crafting delicate textures is one that needs perfection

over decades. At Almond House, we pursue this perfection every day to bring you the familiar

feeling of festivities and traditions through our offerings. Let's take a short trip back in

memory lane to explore our journey of over 30 years.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN IN 1989

Almond House launched its first store in Himayat Nagar after extensive research on products

and customer expectations

NEW PRODUCTS AND AVENUES 2002

• Launch of our first proprietary product, Bisticks®

• Launch of our second flagship store in Banjara Hills

EXPLORING MARKETS 2012

Launch of our Jubilee Hills store

TO FAR AND BEYOND 2015

Launch of the rest of the four stores at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA)

ONE OF THE FIRST EXPERIENTIAL KITCHENS IN INDIA 2017

Kitchen with global standards of manufacturing and consolidated Launch of our Kukatpally

store
TWIN-CITY PRESENCE 2019

Launch of our Secunderabad outlet at S.D. Road

Store Visits

My journey in Almond House started on 3/01/2022. My work was to visit a few branches and

collect data on products available in that particular store with their packaging type and

material.

My daily visits to different branches were to observe and note the products and packaging

types (Such as primary pack, secondary and tertiary pack). Each branch has some unique

products from other branches depending upon the customer preferences.

Collected and made a detailed report on products name, packaging type, packaging material

etc., from branches

1. Gachibowli

2. Himayat Nagar

3. Jubilee Hills

4. Begumpet and KPHB store

After the store visits, all the details were put on an excel sheet and they were categorized

into products packed more in plastics including the outer packing.

The products included Indulge ice cream, Gappe vappe chat, Sweets, One-day sweets like

Gulab jamun, Rasmalai, etc.

Figure 1 Indulge Ice cream ceramic cup Figure 2 Indulge Milkshake - Plastic cup with lid

Individual product packaging type and alternative type is arranged as below table :
Figure 1 Estimated values for understanding

Each product and its pack type with few pictures and an alternative pack type was prepared and

presented.

Few products of Almond House:

Figure 1 Coated Almonds with pack type and Sleeve

Figure 2 Gajak Rolls

Figure 3 Dunkers [Chocolate flavor] Figure 4 Dunkers [Almond]

Figure 5 Ariselu Figure 6 Chocolate Chip Cookies

Figure 7 Whole Wheat Jaggery Cake with Walnuts

Figure 8 Pav Bread

 Figure 9 Sandwich Bread

Figure 10 Bisticks Figure 11 KHARA - Dal Mot

RESEARCH/FINDINGS ON PLASTIC BAN
“A paper clipping from Eenadu newspaper on the plastics ban from July 1”
Plastic Ban: A nationwide plastic ban will be imposed from July 1. What are the things..!

Ministry of Environment and Forests issues notification

New Delhi: A nationwide ban on single-use plastic items will come into effect from July 1, the
government has said. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has issued a notice in this regard. In
particular, the manufacture, import, storage, supply, sale and use of single-use plastic items of
smaller volumes will be strictly prohibited. A fresh statement has been issued stating what items are
on the prohibited list in this regard.

These are the plastic items on the prohibited list.

* Earbuds (Earbuds with Plastic Sticks)

* Plastic sticks (plastic sticks for balloons) used for balloons

* Plastic flags

* Candy Sticks - Plastic sticks used for peppermints (Candy Sticks)

* Ice-cream sticks (Ice-cream Sticks)

* Plastic plates and cups along with plastic glasses, forks, knives, spoons and straws.

* Thin plastic used for packing hot materials and sweet boxes

* Invitations

* Cigarette Packets

* Plastic or PVC banners within 100 microns (Plastic or PVC Banners)

* Stirrers are sticks used to mix liquids.

New Delhi: The Environment Ministry on Wednesday announced that the ban on single-use plastic is
being implemented in response to prime minister Narendra Modi's call. Petrochemical companies
have also issued orders not to supply plastic raw materials to industries manufacturing goods. It also
directed the local bodies to issue licenses on the condition that no commercial establishment should
use single-use plastic within their jurisdiction and cancel the licenses of those who use it or sell
prohibited plastic items if someone uses them or sells prohibited plastic items. The Ministry of
Environment and Forests has said that control rooms will be set up at the central and state levels for
effective implementation of the plastic ban.

The Plastics used in Almond House which are to be replaced are:

• Milkshake glasses with lid

• Ariselu
• Pheni
• Cookies
• Dunkers
• Coated Almonds
• Plastic tub with lid
• Shrink wrap and
• Stretch wrap

Replacement of Plastic glass with lid

Vendor management [ Different vendors and different samples ]

Getting samples from vendors for trials

Cost comparisons

Test the samples

Feedback and go-to reasons

Get approvals [ From the marketing, sales, and procurement team ]

Implement in the store

All Samples from vendors and their cost comparisons are listed below as follows and submitted for

approvals from the marketing and procurement to implement. The finalized glasses are placed for

trial and test.

Trials/ Tests
The glasses are filled with color water for the leak test and the volume of current and new glasses.

Each glass with current glass is compared with new glasses for the volume levels.

Received approval for the below glass for Buttermilk glasses for summer drinks

The approved glass :

The above glasses are approved and were implemented for the summer special drink ( Buttermilk )

at Almond House.

Description of glass

Type: Paper glass with HIPS lid and Paper straw

Shape: Cylindrical
Volume : 400ml

The project of replacing plastic glass with paper glass was a success.

BOM Bill Of Materials – Gappe Vappe [ The Chat Section including Indulge]

What is BOM ?

A bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive inventory of the raw materials, assemblies, subassemblies,

parts and components, as well as the quantities of each needed to manufacture a product. In a

nutshell, it is the complete list of all the items that are required to build a product.

BOMs also include the instructions for procuring and using the materials. A BOM is sometimes

referred to as a product structure, assembly component list or production recipe.

What are the advantages of using a BOM?

A BOM makes the manufacturing process accurate and efficient. It lays out a detailed plan that can be

easily followed.

A well-defined BOM helps companies with the following aspects of the production process:

● plan purchases of raw materials;

● track and plan material requirements;

● estimate material costs;

● manage inventory;

● stay alert to materials shortages, expediting charges and planned and unplanned downtime;

● control budget;

● stay on schedule;

● maintain records;

● reduce waste;

● identify the cause of a product failure;

 ● replace faulty components fast;

● find vulnerabilities in software components; and

● improve supply chain security.

Gappe Vappe chats needed a lot of work on the cost and also needed a new fusion added to them, in

order to create new products and give a price to them all the product data needs to be collected

including the price and quantity being served.

At Almond House the listing needs

● Products/ Name of the chat

● Ingredients

● Bulk quantity

● Per–plate quantity

● Price of per-plate

● Each ingredient quantity served per plate

● Types of sides/ Chutneys served

● Quantity of sides/chutney served per-plate

Visiting Almond House kitchens on various floors for

different product making and noting the measures of

the ingredients before and after cooking constantly for

a few days was a bit tough task and then visiting the

store for noting the measure of ingredients served per

plate was quite tough.

Each product name on the menu and the list of

ingredients in the excel sheet were made and

Figure 2 Gappe Vappe BOM listing

provided to those in charge of the “Marketing, sales and accounts team”.

Creating BOM is a quite challenging task as we need to speak each and every person involve in the

cooking section just to make sure we create accurate details and collected information is right and

can proceed for further process.

The BOM listing for the Gappe Vappe menu ends here!

Figure 3 Gappe Vappe Chat - AH

PROCESS AND PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT THROUGH - CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ANALYSIS

What is Customer Feedback Analysis?

Feedback analysis involves identifying the needs and frustrations of customers so that businesses can

improve customer satisfaction and reduce churn. It's often done automatically, enabling companies to

sort huge amounts of data from various channels in a timely and accurate way.
Customer feedback is information provided by customers about their experience with a product or

service. Its purpose is to reveal their level of satisfaction and help product, customer success, and

marketing teams understand where there is room for improvement.

There is a Book Called Feedback book/ Visitors book wherein customers write their genuine opinion

and feeling about the store, product, staff, etc.

I was given feedback books of 4 branches which were to be filled and studies for the negatives and

positives mentioned by the customers in every book. The four branches were :

1. KPHB

2. Jubilee Hills

3. Banjara Hills

4. Himayat Nagar
The customer feedback analysis was done and submitted.

Working on process and product development through CFA done.

ARTWORK

PACKAGING ARTWORK:

The process of mixing up elements of design, final technical data, regulatory and marketing

information into a final graphic file. This data would then be sent to the converters and printers.

It involves the integration of various business processes to evaluate the accuracy of the product

content and brand on the packaging.

There are several stages contained in The Graphic Packaging Lifecycle, and each one is essential in the

transformation of creative brand concepts into active production materials. These steps are situated

directly in the middle of the graphic process. The processes cross over from the “creative” process to

the “production” process.

After the crossover, there is the subsequent inclusion of all regulatory, technical and marketing data

such as the barcodes. The artwork is a fundamental element in all brand functions, and it includes;

Artwork Production, Design Adaptation, Workflow Management, Prototypes or Mock-Ups,

Retouching, E-Commerce/Copy Management, Print Tools, and POS/POP through to the overall

management of the brand.

One of the objectives of the Collaborative Artwork Solution is to provide the definition of a standard

process for the managing and packaging of artwork contents and also a regular flow of the messages.

The message flow simply has to do with the communication of artwork content in a typical format,

between the Brands and the Artwork Studios.

Since there’s a pressing need for the Manufacturers and Artwork Vendors to exchange valuable

information relating to the packaging of the product, there is a back-and-forth passage of the

information between both parties, as it is refined. The print vendors begin production as soon as both

sides have approved the final version.

With the aid of standards, an opportunity may arise to reduce the cost and time frame of the

production process, while also increasing the accuracy.

Packaging Artwork is a key factor in consumer communication. It is essential because seventy percent

of purchase decisions are now carried out at the store’s shelf.

The packaging might contain necessary information about the brand, and also include logos, graphics,

and textual information.

Worked on correcting the artworks of Khara at the last month of interning.

Figure 4 Khara Products -AH

 CONCLUSION

Almond House Journeying over 30 years, they have developed a unique style in shaping wholesome

and decadent experiences. With a wide range of mithai and savouries made from richly picked

ingredients and with a keen eye for craftsmanship, specialize as the Tastemakers of Festivity and

Celebration.

Responsible Indulgence is what ALMOND HOUSE believes in and also makes sure they follow it and

provide it constantly throughout their service. Available options at AH are 100% vegetarian, Eggless,

Vegan, Less sugar, Transfat free, and Gluten free. You can always find the special sweet of every

festival and not one festival is missed by Almond House. Its main priority is to serve products purely

made with hand-picked ingredients and hand-made with love and with safety and hygiene to its

customers.
REFERENCES
www.almondhouse.com

https://pib.gov.in/

https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/single-use-plastic-items-to-be-banned-in-the-country-july-1-
onward-569632.html

https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/india/ban-on-identified-single-use-plastic-items-from-1st-july-
2022/0700/122124909

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