At Mission City Chakra, we believe that big environmental change begins with simple, everyday actions at home. One of the most powerful of these steps is something every family can do today:
switching from plastic tiffins to steel tiffins for children.
To turn this intention into a meaningful commitment, we’ve introduced the Family Steel Tiffin Pledge — a promise that parents and children take together to choose health, safety, and sustainability.
Read this story together with children to understand the serious issue but in a fun way: माझ्या आजोबांचा डबा
Why a Family Pledge? Because Commitments Become Stronger When Made Together
Plastic tiffins may seem harmless, but research is increasingly linking them to:
microplastic exposure
hormone-disrupting chemicals
long-term health risks in children
Steel tiffins, on the other hand, are safe, durable, and fully circular — they last for years and never leach toxins.
This pledge is not just a switch in materials; it is a family commitment to protect the child’s health and reduce waste at the source.
How the Family Steel Tiffin Pledge Works
We encourage every family to take three simple steps:
1. Choose Your Commitment Date
Any date — but a definite date.
This makes the promise real, personal, and time-bound.
2. Sign the Family Pledge Together
Parents and children sign the pledge as a team, agreeing that from the chosen date onwards, they will use only steel tiffins.
3. Paste the Pledge on Your Main Door
This small act does three powerful things:
It reminds the family daily of their commitment
It sparks curiosity and conversation among neighbors
It spreads awareness naturally, without any campaign costs
A single door can inspire an entire lane.
Understanding the Types of Tiffins: Good → Better → Best
To make informed choices, we share a simple visual guide showing three categories:
Plastic Tiffin – Avoid
Plastic + Steel Hybrid Tiffin – Better, but not ideal
Fully Stainless Steel Tiffin – The best and safest choice
Our goal: help families smoothly transition to 100% steel.
Why This Matters
When hundreds of families across Pune take this pledge, the impact is extraordinary:
Healthier children
Less plastic in homes and schools
A shift toward a zero-waste, circular city
A culture where citizens lead the change
A pledge on one door becomes change on one street, then one community, then an entire city.
A Small Pledge, A Powerful Movement
The Family Steel Tiffin Pledge shows that every household is a policy maker.
When families act together, they form the foundation of a truly Zero-Waste Pune — and a Zero-Waste India.
If your school or community would like to adopt the pledge program, we’re here to support you.
(Write Click on the image, do ‘save image as’ to download it)
