Bengaluru, July 18 -- In a move towards sustainability, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is preparing to phase out traditional plastic milk packets for its flagship brand, Nandini, and replace them with eco-friendly alternatives, The Times of India reported.

The new packaging is crafted from plant-derived materials like corn starch and sugarcane, offering a drastically shorter decomposition time. While regular plastic takes centuries to break down, these biodegradable sachets disintegrate within just 90 days - and can even be composted into organic fertiliser, the report stated.

This green initiative comes on the heels of a successful trial run by Bangalore Milk Union Limited (Bamul), a KMF division, which first tested the packaging ...