Thane Municipal Corporation Launches ‘Bottles For Change’ Initiative To Promote Plastic Recycling And Environmental Awareness In Schools

Thane, August 7, 2026: In a major push towards environmental sustainability and responsible waste management, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) Education Department, in collaboration with Bisleri International, officially launched the ‘Bottles for Change’ initiative on August 7, 2026. The programme was formally inaugurated by Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar during a ceremony held at the Late Narendra Ballal Auditorium.

The initiative aims to instil habits of plastic waste segregation, recycling, and environmental stewardship among school students across the city.

Key Highlights Of The Initiative

Fostering Early Responsibility

Speaking at the event, Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar emphasised that engaging students in waste segregation at an early age is vital for building a stronger, cleaner city. Students will be encouraged to collect and segregate various types of plastic waste—including PET bottles, food wrappers, plastic bags, shampoo bottles, and toys—for recycling.

Digital Tracking & Passbooks

Every participating school will be issued a specialised passbook to track the volume of plastic collected. A dedicated mobile application will maintain digital logs to ensure accurate monitoring of plastic sent for recycling from each school.

Student Recognition

Periodic evaluations will be conducted to assess student participation, with active contributors receiving awards and recognition for their environmental efforts.

Proactive Waste Reduction

TMC Additional Commissioner Prashant Rode highlighted that managing waste requires going beyond collection and processing. Educating citizens to minimise waste generation at the source is critical to combating long-term land and water pollution caused by non-biodegradable plastics.

Corporate Partnership

Dr Angelo George, CEO of Bisleri International, noted that Bisleri has been actively engaged with communities, schools, and civic bodies since 2019. He expressed confidence that partnering with TMC will further strengthen eco-friendly habits among the youth.

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Event Summary

The launch ceremony was attended by prominent civic officials, including Leader of the House Hanmant Jagdale, Additional Commissioner Prashant Rode, Deputy Commissioner Dr Mitali Sancheti, Education Officer Sheshrao Badhe, and representatives from Bisleri International, alongside school principals, teachers, and students.

The programme featured cultural performances by local municipal school students conveying messages on cleanliness, followed by an interactive workshop for teachers to help facilitate the programme across schools.

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