The objective of organising this seminar was to understand the concerns of the end user vis-a-vis environment and develop strategies to be undertaken by the industry in co-operation with the regulatory bodies. The seminar broadly covered the following areas: Importance of Plastics to "User Industry",Plastics and Waste Management and Environmental Policy. A presentation was made by Dr.Bhatt on Plastics and Waste Management with a focus on General Plastic Waste Management.The presentation was well attended and well appreciated by all the members. The seminar provided a unique opportunity for the representatives of the industry from different sectors,entire plastic industry,concerned government departments and institutions to assemble and interact on a single platform.