Event Overview
Bisleri International, in partnership with Meerut Cantonment, PACT and H2OMovement, organized a two‑day sustainability outreach programme in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, commencing on 30 September 2026 and concluding on 1 October 2026.
Participants and Inauguration
The inauguration was attended by Major General Sumit Rana (Meerut Cantonment), Mr K Ganesh, Director – Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, and Dr Sanjaanaa Jon, Founder of PACT and H2OMovement. Their remarks highlighted collective action for circular economy, water conservation and responsible waste management.
Key Activities
- Unveiling of recycled‑plastic benches and post‑consumer plastic collection bins to demonstrate circular‑economy products.
- Interactive sessions with school students covering water management, source segregation, four‑bin segregation and recycling practices.
- Demonstrations for army personnel and their families on household‑level waste segregation, including door‑to‑door awareness and street‑theatre.
- A community clean‑up drive followed by placement of the collection bins and benches at the cantonment area.
Quotes
Mr K Ganesh stated that “Building a circular economy requires collective action by businesses, institutions and communities… Through Bottles for Change, we are focused on making responsible plastic management a part of everyday behaviour.” Major General Sumit Rana emphasized that “Lasting change in waste management largely depends on informed and responsible participation.” Dr Sanjaanaa Jon added that youth are “the changemakers of today” and that the initiative aims to mobilise millions around water protection.
Objectives
The programme aimed to strengthen awareness and community participation in responsible plastic and water management, promote circular‑economy practices, and inspire a culture of everyday sustainability extending from Meerut to the broader Indian context.