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Elima is building a circular economy ecosystem in India by focusing on the recovery of e-waste and other materials. The startup aims to shift from conventional mining to utilizing materials already above ground, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure investment to support this transition.

Elima's facilities, located in Telangana, utilize technology to ensure high recovery yields and quality, while also creating jobs. Andhra Pradesh plans to generate Rs4,000-5,000 crore from the circular economy by 2030.

Key opportunities include electronics refurbishment and material recovery, with urban mining seen as a strategic opportunity to enhance supply-chain resilience. Elima's efforts aim to integrate circular initiatives into industrial processes, aligning with India's manufacturing goals.