<p>Mumbai: Packaged drinking water giant Bisleri has partnered with Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur - the largest national park in Maharashtra, to combat the menace of plastic trash. </p><p>Plastic waste management in the forest reserve is a crucial step toward preserving biodiversity while promoting a circular economy. </p><p>Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd, under its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has joined hands with Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to promote sustainable conservation through responsible plastic waste management and community engagement within the ecologically sensitive area. </p> .<p>The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) spans a total area of 1,727 sq km and lies approximately 150 km from Nagpur. </p><p>The TATR is divided into 12 distinct forest ranges and is renowned for its rich biodiversity, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.</p><p>As part of the collaboration, the Bottles for Change project has been introduced in the reserve. The project includes plastic waste management initiatives that will serve as touchpoints for the large number of visitors that the Reserve draws annually. </p> .<p>Display boards have been installed along the forest roads to educate visitors on responsible plastic disposal. Green benches upcycled from used PET bottles caps under Bisleri’s ‘Bench of Dreams’ and plastic collection bins have also been placed to promote source segregation and ensure proper channelization of plastic waste for recycling.</p><p>Anand Reddy, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Core) said: "Protecting wildlife is protecting our future. Wildlife conservation plays a vital role in achieving the SDGs, as safeguarding biodiversity ensures a sustainable planet, thriving ecosystems, and a future where nature and humanity coexist in harmony.”</p> .<p>K Ganesh, Director, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, reiterated the brand’s commitment to sustainability. </p><p>“Our partnership with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a testament to Bisleri’s commitment to sustainability. Plastic waste management in the Reserve is a crucial step toward preserving biodiversity while promoting a circular economy. We sincerely appreciate the dedication of the Maharashtra Forest Department, whose efforts have made this milestone possible.”</p>
<p>Mumbai: Packaged drinking water giant Bisleri has partnered with Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur - the largest national park in Maharashtra, to combat the menace of plastic trash. </p><p>Plastic waste management in the forest reserve is a crucial step toward preserving biodiversity while promoting a circular economy. </p><p>Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd, under its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has joined hands with Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to promote sustainable conservation through responsible plastic waste management and community engagement within the ecologically sensitive area. </p> .<p>The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) spans a total area of 1,727 sq km and lies approximately 150 km from Nagpur. </p><p>The TATR is divided into 12 distinct forest ranges and is renowned for its rich biodiversity, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.</p><p>As part of the collaboration, the Bottles for Change project has been introduced in the reserve. The project includes plastic waste management initiatives that will serve as touchpoints for the large number of visitors that the Reserve draws annually. </p> .<p>Display boards have been installed along the forest roads to educate visitors on responsible plastic disposal. Green benches upcycled from used PET bottles caps under Bisleri’s ‘Bench of Dreams’ and plastic collection bins have also been placed to promote source segregation and ensure proper channelization of plastic waste for recycling.</p><p>Anand Reddy, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Core) said: "Protecting wildlife is protecting our future. Wildlife conservation plays a vital role in achieving the SDGs, as safeguarding biodiversity ensures a sustainable planet, thriving ecosystems, and a future where nature and humanity coexist in harmony.”</p> .<p>K Ganesh, Director, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, reiterated the brand’s commitment to sustainability. </p><p>“Our partnership with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a testament to Bisleri’s commitment to sustainability. Plastic waste management in the Reserve is a crucial step toward preserving biodiversity while promoting a circular economy. We sincerely appreciate the dedication of the Maharashtra Forest Department, whose efforts have made this milestone possible.”</p>