Mira Bhayandar, November 28, 2025: Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., under its ‘Bottles for Change’ sustainability initiative, has partnered with the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) to inaugurate the city’s first Plastic Recovery Centre and Sustainability Inspiration Centre, aimed at strengthening plastic waste management and promoting responsible disposal practices.
The Plastic Recovery Centre is a Material Recovery Facility equipped with machinery such as a conveyor belt and baling unit provided by Bisleri. The centre will support systematic collection, segregation and processing of plastic waste generated from hotels, restaurants, corporates, institutions and housing societies, contributing to the city’s goal of reducing plastic sent to landfills.
Alongside the waste recovery facility, a first-of-its-kind Plastic Recycling Museum, called the Sustainability Inspiration Centre, has been opened to raise public awareness. Built using recycled materials, the museum features interactive exhibits, including “Binny the Bird,” an installation made from 2,000 recycled plastic bottles. As part of the initiative, 70 public benches crafted from recycled bottle caps will also be installed across the city.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Angelo George, CEO, 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 significant milestone in strengthening community participation and advancing circular economy at the city level. With the Plastic Recovery facility & the Sustainability Inspiration Centre, along with public benches made from recycled caps, we aim to pave responsible pathways for plastic usage and disposal. Together, we are working toward a future where every citizen becomes an active partner in achieving a cleaner, greener Mira Bhayandar.”
Shri Radhabinod Sharma, IAS, Municipal Commissioner & Administrator, MBMC, added, “Effective plastic waste management is a key focus area for the Municipal Corporation. The Plastic Recovery & Sustainability Inspiration Centre supports our efforts to build a more organized and responsible system for the city. The centre, along with the Recycling Museum, will help improve awareness about segregation and recycling among citizens, especially students. We value this partnership with Bisleri International, as it strengthens our ongoing initiatives and helps Mira Bhayandar move toward a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment.”
The inauguration was attended by officials from Bisleri International and MBMC, including K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International; Dr. Sachin Bangar, Deputy Municipal Commissioner; Dr. Sambhaji Panpatte, Additional Commissioner; and Assistant Municipal Commissioners Yogesh Gunijan and Priyanka Bhosale.
The collaboration aims to build a stronger circular economy framework in Mira Bhayandar by combining infrastructure development, public engagement and educational efforts to encourage responsible plastic management.
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