Bisleri-MBMC inaugurate Mumbai's plastic recovery centres

Bisleri International has partnered with the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) under its flagship sustainability initiative Bottles for Change to roll out a holistic plastic waste management programme across the city.

The initiative comprises a dedicated plastic recovery centre and a sustainability inspiration centre that doubles as a plastic recycling museum. Together, the facilities aim to raise awareness and sensitise citizens on responsible plastic disposal, while enabling an efficient system for the collection and recycling of plastic waste from hotels, restaurants, corporates, institutions, and housing societies.

The plastic recovery centre is a state-of-the-art material recovery facility designed to strengthen the city’s recycling infrastructure. Equipped with a conveyor belt, baling machine, and other essential machinery supplied by Bisleri, the centre will streamline the collection, segregation, and processing of plastic waste for recycling. This marks a significant step toward the shared vision of achieving zero plastic to landfill and building a cleaner, greener Mira Bhayandar.

The newly developed plastic recycling museum, known as the sustainability inspiration centre, is the first of its kind in the region. Built entirely from recycled materials, it offers an experiential learning environment for children and citizens. Its main attraction is Binny the Bird, a striking installation created using 2,000 recycled plastic bottles. The museum features interactive exhibits that showcase the journey of plastic from waste to valuable products. Additionally, 70 public benches built entirely from recycled bottle caps will be installed across the city as lasting symbols of community-driven recycling and responsible environmental practices.

Angelo George, chief executive officer of Bisleri International, said, “At Bisleri, our commitment to sustainability is about creating systems that inspire action. Our collaboration with the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation is a milestone in strengthening community participation and advancing the circular economy at the city level. With the plastic recovery facility and the sustainability inspiration centre, along with public benches made from recycled caps, we aim to create responsible pathways for plastic usage and disposal. Together, we are working toward a future where every citizen becomes an active partner in building a cleaner, greener Mira Bhayandar.”

Radhabinod Sharma, municipal commissioner and administrator, MBMC, added, “Effective plastic waste management is a key focus area for the Municipal Corporation. The plastic recovery and sustainability inspiration centre strengthens our efforts to build an organised and responsible waste management system. The centre, along with the recycling museum, will help enhance awareness about segregation and recycling among citizens, particularly students. Our partnership with Bisleri International supports ongoing initiatives and moves Mira Bhayandar toward a more sustainable urban environment.”

The event was also attended by K Ganesh, director of sustainability and corporate affairs at Bisleri International, along with senior officials including deputy municipal commissioner Sachin Bangar, additional commissioner Sambhaji Panpatte, and assistant municipal commissioners Yogesh Gunijan and Priyanka Bhosale.

Together, these efforts represent a pioneering step toward a robust circular economy model that inspires, educates, and empowers citizens to manage waste effectively.