Nandini Milk Now Uses India's First Eco-Friendly Milk Packets Launched by BAMUL in Bengaluru

Karnataka's Nandini Milk has become the first in India to introduce biodegradable milk packets made from corn starch. BAMUL or Bangalore Milk Union Limited stated this initiative under the Karnataka Milk Federation to combat plastic pollution coming from the dairy industry.

The pilot program was started on the World Environment Day 2025 at the Kanakapura Mega Dairy, near Bengaluru. Currently, BAMUL is distributing around two lakh biodegradable milk and curd covers daily, with sizes ranging from 200 ml to one litre. These covers are being used in Hunasanahalli village and surrounding areas, where early feedback indicates no leakage, no quality compromise, and high consumer satisfaction.

What Makes These Packets Special?

The newly launched biodegradable nandini milk sachets look and feel just like traditional plastic, but they are made from plant-based, corn-derived materials. The conventional polythene milk packets can take over 500 years to decompose but these eco-friendly milk packets break down naturally in just six months which is very eco friendly. The best part is that the material can be converted into organic fertilizer, supporting local agricultural ecosystems.

Plastic Waste Crisis In Bengaluru

Before this initiative, Nandini Milk was using approximately 20 to 25 lakh plastic packets daily, which was contributing to Bengaluru's mounting urban plastic waste problem. This new biodegradable milk packaging is expected to drastically reduce landfill problems and will also help clean up the city's environment.

Following the success of the pilot, BAMUL is now planning to expand biodegradable milk packaging across all Nandini milk operations in Karnataka. If implemented statewide, this could set a powerful precedent for sustainable dairy practices in India and potentially reduce thousands of tons of plastic waste annually.

This is the first time a milk federation in India has taken the step toward biodegradable milk packaging at scale. This decision has attracted national attention and could serve as a blueprint for other dairy cooperatives and private milk producers. Experts see this as a scalable and replicable model to address India's plastic dependency in the dairy sector.