By Abhay Ray 
Introduction
A Kolkata-based startup is engaged in reducing the use of plastic. This startup has set an example by replacing 70 lakh plastic containers. Now the turnover of this company has reached ₹2.5 crore. In 2020, Saagnik Mukherjee and his wife Madhumita started a food delivery business from home. Their aim was to deliver good and tasty food to people from their kitchen. But, Saagnik did not like the way of packing the food. He was having trouble using plastic containers. He knew that plastic is harmful to the environment. This concern showed him a new path. This path turned into a big and responsible business. Saagnik Mukherjee, who once ran a home-kitchen food service, is now the owner of Pepcom India. This company works in green packaging. Let us know about Saagnik Mukherjee’s journey to success here.
Steps taken from A to other venture
Saagnik Mukherjee and his wife Madhumita started a food delivery business from their home in 2020. Their focus was on serving delicious home-cooked food. But, Saagnik felt uncomfortable using plastic containers to pack food. Being an automobile engineer, he knew how harmful plastic is to the environment. This concern prompted him to look for alternatives to plastic. He discovered a company in Ghaziabad that made strong paper containers. He felt that this could be a better alternative to plastic. With this inspiration, he closed his food business and started a trading company called ‘Eco Care’. In this, he used to sell paper-based food packaging products. However, this venture closed in 2022.
The foundation of the company was laid with a friend
After the closure of ‘Eco Care’, Saagnik Mukherjee along with his friend and fellow automobile engineer Sanjoy Banerjee co-founded Pepcom India Pvt Ltd in 2022. Both had similar concerns about plastic waste. They decided to set up a unit to make recyclable paper bowls. He invested ₹1.5 crore in this new business. Of this, ₹50 lakh came from his own pocket. The rest was received through a bank loan under the ‘Stand-Up India’ scheme. On April 8, 2022, he laid the foundation of his sustainable food packaging company in Madhyamgram, 7 km from Kolkata airport, where he makes eco-friendly and plastic-free food contain
Well-known brands among customers
Pepcom India now produces 3.5 million biodegradable containers every month, made from recycled and compostable paper. The company has already replaced nearly 7 million plastic containers – equivalent to about 300 tonnes of plastic. Sagnik Mukherjee’s company’s containers are leak-proof, non-toxic and food safe. They can also be branded as per the customer’s choice. Using FDA-approved paperboard from ITC, their containers are designed for both hot and cold items. The company serves over 100 customers in 15 cities through 20-25 distributors. These include popular brands like Wow Momo, Biryani by Kilo and Travel Food Services.
Production of 50 thousand containers every day
Currently, Pepcom offers containers in nine different sizes. Their capacity ranges from 200ml to 1250ml. The 8000 sq. ft. factory uses three machines to produce 50,000 containers daily. In the future, Sagnik Mukherjee’s company plans to launch more products like large bowls, burger boxes and roll boxes. The partnership of Sagnik Mukherjee and Sanjoy Banerjee is an excellent example of how shared passion and environmental awareness can lead to a profitable and sustainable business. Their story shows that achieving business success is a simple and easy way to grow your business.
Conclusion
Saagnik Mukherjee’s journey from running a small home-based food delivery service to leading a successful green packaging company, Pepcom India, is a powerful example of how passion and environmental responsibility can drive impactful entrepreneurship. By replacing over 70 lakh plastic containers with biodegradable alternatives, the startup has made a significant contribution to reducing plastic waste in India. With a turnover of ₹2.5 crore and a growing clientele that includes major food brands, Pepcom India is proving that sustainable business practices can also be profitable. Their commitment to innovation and eco-friendly solutions inspires others to rethink packaging choices and adopt greener habits. The partnership of Saagnik and Sanjoy demonstrates that shared vision and dedication can create a business that benefits both people and the planet.
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