India: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 13 June 2011 for the disposal of plastic waste between the Department of Environment, Government of Goa, and ACC's Wadi Cement plant. The MoU was signed by Michael D' Souza and M Sai Ramesh from ACC in the presence of Minister for Environment Aleixo Sequeira.
The MoU envisages establishing a collection and segregation mechanism for plastic waste from non-biodegradable solid waste for disposal through co-processing at the plant. It will be valid for a term of three years from the date of execution with an option of renewal by mutual consent on agreed terms and conditions. ACC will provide the services free of cost to the Department of Environment and to the state government.