Sustainable Startups India: Plastic & Sand Recycling Tech, Mentorship & Growth Strategies | Part 1 episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 25 MIN

Sustainable Startups India: Plastic & Sand Recycling Tech, Mentorship & Growth Strategies | Part 1

from The Sustainability Side · host The Sustainability Side

90% of startups fail. But those with the right mentorship have a 70% survival rate." Welcome to Part 1 of a special conversation on The Sustainability Side. We are joined by Mr. Manish Kothari, Director & CEO of Rhino Machines, for a deep dive into what it really takes to build a sustainable legacy in India.In this opening episode, we set the stage for a masterclass in entrepreneurship. Mr. Manish shares his philosophy on moving beyond the "I, Me, Myself" mindset to build ecosystems that actually survive. We discuss the difference between a founder's dream and the ground reality of running a business for over 33 years.This is just the beginning. Over the course of this series, we will explore everything from the mentorship gap to the revolutionary Silica Plastic Block (SPB) technology that is solving the sand and plastic waste crisis.The Sustainability Side Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhWmotYUxBzMB8NNlKjQeT9WD0QEKR82X&si=fPsQTGHX3q0jYRnxConnect with Mr. Manish Kothari:Foundry Solutions: www.rhinomachines.net SPB Recycling Info: www.meemansaspb.com LinkedIn: Manish Kothari Instagram: @rhino.manish | @circleup.meemansa #TheSustainabilitySide #Part1 #ManishKothari #RhinoMachines #SustainableStartups #Entrepreneurship #GrowthMindset #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GreenTech #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Innovation #WasteToWealth #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #ClimateAction

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 16, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Sustainable Startups India: Plastic & Sand Recycling Tech, Mentorship & Growth Strategies | Part 1

0:00 25:07

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Sustainability Side?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this The Sustainability Side episode published?

This episode was published on December 16, 2025.

Can I download this The Sustainability Side episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!