Grasim Industries Ltd. proudly unveils EcoSodium, a recovered Sodium Sulphate (SS) from Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) production process. This recovery helps in reducing the environmental footprint through limiting the discharge in waste water.

Sodium Sulphate, a pivotal inorganic chemical with extensive applications, is traditionally sourced from mining or synthetic means. Grasim is in sync with global best practices in sodium sulphate recovery by continuously improving its processes.

"With EcoSodium, we are not only delivering on sustainability but also redefining industry standards," says Mr. ManMohan Singh, Chief Marketing Officer at Grasim Industries Ltd.

With full traceability of raw materials and conforming to REACH, ZDHC MRSL, EcoSodium ensures responsible sourcing and manufacturing practices. Moreover, recovery of sodium sulphate during fibre manufacturing process reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) and salinity in treated wastewater, further promoting sustainability.

According to Mr. Surya Valluri, Chief Sustainability Officer at Grasim Industries Ltd., "EcoSodium exemplifies our commitment to embracing sustainable practices and solutions."

EcoSodium’s production process, management systems, traceability of all raw materials, and supply chain management were all assessed by UK based BluWin Ltd. Detailed case studies are available on Birla EcoSodium website for reference, click here to access the case studies.

Spanning various industries including textiles, detergents, glass manufacturing, zinc smelting, pulp and paper, and leather chemicals, EcoSodium emerges as a versatile solution, aligning with the vision of sustainable development.

About Grasim Industries Ltd.

Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, ranks amongst the top publicly listed companies in India. Incorporated in 1947, it started as a textiles manufacturer. Today, it is a leading global player in Viscose Staple Fibre and a prominent producer of Chlor Alkali, Advanced Material, Linen Yarn and Fabrics in the country.

Through its subsidiaries, UltraTech Cement, Aditya Birla Capital and Aditya Birla Renewables, it is also India’s prominent cement producer, leading diversified financial services player and clean energy solutions player. At Grasim, there is an endeavour to create sustainable value for its 43000+ employees, 247,000+ shareholders, society, and customers.