Welcome to Nepra Group of Companies

Left to Right: Ravi Patel, Sandeep Patel and Dhrumin Patel

Founders, NEPRA
- Mr Sandeep Patel

- Mr Dhrumin Patel

- Mr Ravi Patel

Mr Sandeep Patel, the founder of NEPRA, is a social entrepreneur who has over a decade of experience in the waste management and recycling sector. He realised that the Indian Dry Waste management Sector was complex with several stakeholders, a large share being that of the informal sector. Understanding the needs of the sector he developed an inclusive business model which helped bring all the stakeholders onto one platform. Maintaining the core focus on People, Process and Infrastructure, he aligned the organisation to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the United Nations, COP26 targets and various mandates around waste management which gave a strong push to NEPRAs business model.

In 2002, he came back to India after completing his MBA from Leeds Beckett University in Leeds, England. Being an entrepreneur at heart he ventured onto his entrepreneurial journey, leading him to dry- waste management which harboured his interest. In 2006 he started exploring by travelling extensively to learn more about the sector. Along with his partner Mr Ravi Patel he dissected every aspect of the sector. Organising the largely unorganised sector, bringing in diverse stakeholders under one roof, building partnerships and creating an ethical-transparent platform were few of the many challenges. But these challenges were met. In 2012, these two individuals were joined by a strong third- Mr Dhrumin Patel and, together they pioneered solving the challenges of the dry waste management sector by devising an inclusive, transparent and tech-driven model.

He never lost his entrepreneurial vigour despite having faced numerous challenges and kept moving forward. Along with his team today, he made NEPRA:

One of India’s leading waste management company
With five state-of-the-art material recovery facility
Over 600+ Metric tons of waste are being processed every day
A growing network of 1800+ waste pickers

Sandeep, being an entrepreneur at heart, did not want to stop his journey just yet. He was determined to be ‘contagious’. He spread his horizon across the sustainability sector. He invested in AHA Solar, Ishitva Robotics System, Fast Beetle, and Nimbus A.I, to name a few, where he guides them to deal with entrepreneurial dilemmas.

He truly is an entrepreneur with a cause who has an undying passion for excelling and creating an impact. A true ‘greenpreneur’.

One of India’s leading waste management company
With five state-of-the-art material recovery facility

Nepra Resource Management Private Limited (NRMPL)

Nepra Resource Management Private Limited is India’s leading waste management company that aims to solve several social and environmental challenges. Founded in 2006, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it is operating PAN India with 5 Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and an operating capacity of 560 Metric Tonnes Per Day (MTPD). NEPRA strives toward achieving its motto of “Zero Waste to Landfill” and “Closing the Loop”, creating a circular economy. NEPRA’s model is inclusive and creates a socio-economic and environmental impact. NEPRA is helping communities and organisations become sustainable, efficient and organised by implementing strategic environmental solutions.

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Nepra Environmental Solutions Private Limited (NESPL)

NEPRA, as a PRO, has been an active stakeholder of PWM Rules since its notification in 2016. We pioneered the EPR platform through the start of our first project in 2017 for one of the biggest brands followed with extension of our services of plastic waste collection and sustainable end of life disposal PAN India in sync with various stakeholders including several ULBs, Producers, Importer and Brand Owners (PIBOs), small aggregators, recyclers and cement plants, start-ups, NGOs and most importantly the Bottom of Economic Pyramid (BOEPs)/Waste Pickers. At present, we are associated with 150+ PIBOs, handholding them to execute their EPR liability PAN India.

Since its inception, we have travelled extensively, as a PRO, to conduct training programs for various government officials as well as Plastic Manufacturing Associations etc. We have also been a part of various forums as speakers and voice on plastic waste management across the country. NEPRA also penned down its own draft guidelines for EPR Implementation, which were much appreciated in the industry.

We associate with PIBOs from the initial stage of EPR Action plan preparation. A detailed study of plastic packaging, its type etc. is carried out in order to identify the EPR liability targets. We support PIBOs throughout the process, helping them with compliance under the rules as and where required. This whole exercise has allowed us to understand the regulatory requirements and evolve our process to accommodate the same. Therefore, ‘EPR Connect- Towards Sustainable Future’ our initiative was launched with an aim to bring all stakeholders on a single platform to act on EPR under the PWM Rules. The initiative is technology-driven with software ‘EPR Connect Tool and Trac’ which adds to bring in more transparent and hassle-free EPR compliance. Added features like Audit by renowned big 4 third party and AI/OCR-based verification makes it unparalleled in the industry. NEPRA considers Awareness as a prominent tool to bring change and for the success of waste management related model. Therefore, we outreached 100+ schools and colleges across the country, 30+ ULBs etc. to sensitise them on Plastic Waste Management and its sustainable disposal. We are continuously expanding to scale up the quantities of Plastic waste managed under EPR. In that direction, we today are associated with multiple stakeholders including ULBs and Plastic Waste Processing Facilities (PWPF).

As a PRO, our ultimate goal is not only to meet compliance for PIBOs but to also ensure maximum recovery of plastic waste in the most sustainable, transparent and auditable way. We are constantly making efforts to create a plastic pollution free, clean and green India.

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Nepra Foundation

NEPRA is committed to the communities in which it operates. This has led to the creation of NEPRA Foundation to support the Bottom of the Economic Pyramid (BoEP) sections of society, and drive positive socio-economic and environmental impact through diverse community engagement initiatives and waste management activities.

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Recycle Rewards

Recycle Rewards is a tech & data centric approach to waste management. Recycle Rewards makes waste management easy and convenient. As the name suggests, it “Rewards” for “Recycling” incentivising people to segregate and manage waste right. As easy as it is to book a cab today, the Recycle rewards platform makes it easy to book “waste pick-up”. The team on accepting the booking reaches the location and lifts the waste. Maintaining transparency by measuring waste, clicking photos and maintaining all the records on the app, Recycle Rewards has built trust with its users.

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Founders, NEPRA - Mr Sandeep Patel - Mr Dhrumin Patel - Mr Ravi Patel

- Mr Sandeep Patel

- Mr Dhrumin Patel

- Mr Ravi Patel

Nepra Resource Management Private Limited (NRMPL)

Nepra Environmental Solutions Private Limited (NESPL)

Nepra Foundation

Recycle Rewards

Founders, NEPRA
- Mr Sandeep Patel

- Mr Dhrumin Patel

- Mr Ravi Patel