Plastic Recycling

•Plastic is one of the most versatile material invented by humans. So many things in our
life have become easy & convenient because of the use of plastics. Not only this, it has
an outstanding ability to be recycled. Contrary to this, there are myths around plastic
being bad and causing negative impact on the environment by getting into rivers, oceans
and landfills. However, in reality, plastic is not a problem.

•The problem is of irresponsible human behavior in disposing the plastic. If disposed

sensibly, it can actually do well to the environment. If recycled, plastic can be made to
form recycled polyester which in turn is made to produce a number of things like shoes,
T-shirts, bags, etc. thereby causing less strain on natural resources.

•Being the leader in the mineral water category in the country, we make conscious effort
towards correct disposal and recycling of plastic bottles. In fact, we believe in going
beyond the realms of our brand and accept plastic from all brands in the market.
•‘Bottles for Change’, an initiative by Bisleri
International Pvt. Ltd., focuses to create
awareness amongst all citizens about waste
segregation, recycling of plastic bottles and
best practices towards cleaner environment.
• As a part of the program, we conduct plastic
recycling awareness and collection drives in
schools, colleges, corporate offices, malls,
festive & social gatherings, events, etc.
•Bisleri has partnered with 3 Non-
Governmental Organisations in Mumbai -
Parisar Bhagini Vikas Sangh, Sampurna Earth
and Garbage Concern Welfare Society.
•The plastic collected is crushed, sold to
recyclers and then converted into flakes. These
flakes are then used to create non-edible
products such as cloth fabric, Hand bags,
Window blinds and other useful products.
 What does Bottles for Change do?

We create an The program helps All plastics We aim at providing

opportunity for waste pickers to collected are waste pickers a
waste pickers to collect large amount sorted at the hygienic working
collect used but of clean plastics at a condition,
time, fetching them segregation respectable life and
clean plastics
with good income. center and sent support for
through various
channels for recycling. educating their
children through our
NGO partner.
What Can you do?
The society can contribute too by adopting some
simple good habits

Clean
Plastic Bottles or
containers after use

Crush them before

disposing

Dispose them
separately from
Wet Waste
 Impact of Bottles for Change
• Successfully collected and recycled 3035 tones of
plastic since past 3 years.
• Working towards the welfare of over 1500
underprivileged women and their families.
• Since inception we reached out to 3,00,000
students and their families
• Collected 1 lack bottles and provided livelihood
opportunities to the tribal community of Sanjay
Gandhi National Park through an up cycling
initiative.