In Delhi, Bisleri organised an awareness session and painting competition at EDM Mall in Kaushambi. Another painting competition was held at Rose Udaan Home for Girls, an organisation managed by Salam Balak Trust in Dilshad Garden. Together, these activities engaged more than 320 participants and encouraged discussions on environmental responsibility and plastic waste management.
Punjab witnessed one of the largest initiatives under the programme. In Ludhiana, a large-scale plogging drive was organised in collaboration with the Deputy Commissioner's Office and more than 30 government and institutional partners. The campaign attracted over 1,500 citizens who participated in collecting and segregating plastic waste from public spaces.
In Chandigarh, a two-day plastic collection drive was conducted in partnership with the Market Welfare Association of Sector 19D, bringing together 100 residents. The city also hosted an awareness-focused painting competition in collaboration with Yuva Stambh at Babu Dham Colony, where 50 young participants explored the environmental impact of plastic waste through creative expression.
In Uttar Pradesh, Bisleri established an exhibition stall at the State-Level Workshop on Environment organised by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Uttar Pradesh, at Indira Gandhi Pratisthan in Lucknow. The stall highlighted the significance of recycling through displays of products manufactured from various categories of recycled plastics. Educational comic books and resource kits were distributed to visitors, while an interactive waste segregation game reinforced the importance of proper waste management practices. The workshop was attended by approximately 800 officials and policymakers.
Further strengthening environmental conservation efforts in the state, a cleanup drive was conducted at the ecologically sensitive Ekana Wetland in partnership with the Gomti Task Force. An additional awareness session was organised at Kudiya Ghat in collaboration with Lion Securities, focusing on environmental preservation and responsible waste disposal.
In Gujarat, plantation drives, cleanup campaigns, and awareness sessions were conducted at five locations, including Indroda Nature Park in collaboration with the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation, the Sabarmati Riverfront with Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited, Pansar Village with Kiran Fitness Centre, the Rapid Action Force Camp Cantonment, and Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan. These initiatives engaged more than 525 participants, including students, defence personnel, and members of local communities. A Letter of Association was also signed with Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, strengthening Bisleri's institutional partnerships within the state.
In Rajasthan, Gram Bharti Samiti partnered with Bottles for Change to organise a Best Out of Waste plant pot-making competition on June 4, followed by a Run for a Change programme in Jaipur on June 5. Together, the events mobilised 140 participants and promoted sustainable practices among community members.
Commenting on the occasion, K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability and Corporate Affairs at Bisleri International, stated that World Environment Day serves as a powerful opportunity to drive environmental action. He said the initiatives, ranging from plogging drives in Ludhiana to plantation campaigns in Gujarat and awareness programmes at Ekana Wetland, reflect the company's belief that meaningful environmental change begins at the grassroots level. He also expressed gratitude to government agencies, institutions, non-governmental organisations, and citizens who supported the initiatives.
According to the company, these activities form part of the ongoing Bottles for Change programme, which has reached more than 10 million people across the country and continues to promote awareness regarding plastic segregation, recycling, and responsible waste management.
With over five decades of operations, Bisleri International remains one of India's largest premium beverage companies. The company operates 128 plants and maintains an extensive distribution network comprising more than 6,000 distributors and 7,500 distribution trucks across India and the United Arab Emirates. Alongside its packaged drinking water portfolio, the company offers products including Vedica Himalayan Spring Water, Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri Pop, and Bisleri Soda.
The World Environment Day initiatives underscore Bisleri International's broader sustainability agenda under its Sustainability 2.0 framework and Bisleri Greener Promise programme. Through continued efforts in recycling, water conservation, and environmental stewardship, the company aims to strengthen community participation and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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