Based on the Mission City Chakra School Policy Model This page provides a project overview free of cost. Organizations interested in implementing the project can request a detailed implementation roadmap or a roadmap with communication and awareness toolkit. Project Overview Problem Addressed Schools generate significant quantities of plastic waste every day. Three common sources are: […]
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How One Family Business Has Been Preventing Waste for Over Seven Decades If someone asked where Pune’s circular economy began, one might instinctively think of recent sustainability startups or sharing platforms. The answer, however, may lie in a modest shop on Bajirao Road. For over seventy years, Sansar has quietly demonstrated one of the most
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Kalmadi Kannada Medium Pune | Sustainability Case Study | Pune Sustainability Map Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School demonstrates how sustainability begins with thoughtful decisions. From self-funded mid-day meals and steel plates to food waste reduction, composting, textbook reuse and student responsibility, the school offers a practical model that other schools can adopt. Mission City Chakra
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Mission City Chakra School Program Implementer: Mission City Chakra (MCC), Centre for Sustainable Development, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Mission City Chakra is an initiative of the Centre for Sustainable Development, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, working towards waste prevention and circular economy solutions for cities. The school segment of MCC works
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Bottle-Shaped Collection Bins for PET Bottle Recycling Implementer: Various citizen groups, corporate organizations, municipal bodies, educational institutions, and CSR initiatives have experimented with bottle-shaped collection bins to encourage PET bottle recycling. These bins have appeared in public spaces, parks, schools, offices, commercial areas, and transportation hubs. Problem PET bottles are recyclable. However, many bottles are either
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The Steel Bottle Ambassador Initiative Implementer: Mangesh Gaikwad Mangesh Gaikwad is the owner of Neon Beauty and Hair Studio. Inspired by discussions on plastic waste reduction and Mission City Chakra’s work on reducing plastic bottle usage, he decided to make changes both within his business and in his personal life. Problem Many people continue to use
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Reverse Vending Machines for PET Bottle Collection Implementer: Various organizations including: Indian Railways Airport authorities Municipal Corporations Private organizations Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) have been installed at several locations across India as an attempt to improve PET bottle collection and recycling. Problem Millions of PET bottles are consumed every year. Although PET is recyclable, a
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Tellus Foundation: Plastic Bottle Free Classroom Initiative Implementer: Lokesh BapatFounder, Tellus Foundation Tellus was established in 2001. The word “Tellus” is the Latin word for Earth. Since its inception, the organization has undertaken various initiatives related to environmental conservation and sustainable living. Problem Plastic bottles are widely used by school children for carrying drinking
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The Rickshaw Driver Steel Bottle Trend Implementer Individual Rickshaw Drivers Across Pune This is not a project implemented by a single organization. It is an emerging citizen-led behaviour change trend observed among auto-rickshaw drivers in Pune. Problem Rickshaw drivers spend long hours on the road, often working for 10–12 hours a day. To
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Documented Facts In 2018, Pune Railway Division announced plans to install a plastic bottle crushing machine at Pune Railway Station. The machine was expected to be procured through IRCTC and was intended to address the growing problem of plastic bottle litter on station premises and railway tracks. Railway officials noted that similar machines had already
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