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Maharashtra Launches Maha R-PET Initiative Across 13 Locations
Maharashtra has started a program called Maha R-PET to tackle plastic pollution.
It began in Thane and is operating at 13 locations.
The program is supported by government bodies, a company, and non-governmental organizations.
The state says it did not directly spend money on the initiative.
Environment Minister Pankaja Munde asked people to recycle plastic bottles and use less plastic.
She said everyone has a role in protecting nature.
Officials want the program to reach more parts of Maharashtra.
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages said the effort follows its earlier work in Mumbai.
The campaign aims to encourage cleaner and more sustainable habits.
Maharashtra became the first Indian state to launch the Maha R-PET initiative across 13 locations.
The program was launched in Thane by the state government, MPCB, TMC, and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages.
The initiative is being implemented with NGO support and without direct financial expenditure by the state government.
Environment Minister Pankaja Munde urged citizens to dedicate “one bottle for the environment” and reduce plastic dependence.
Officials said the campaign will expand statewide and promote recycling, corporate responsibility, and sustainable practices.
- Who
- The Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Thane Municipal Corporation, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, NGOs, and participating citizens, with Environment Minister Pankaja Munde addressing the launch.
- What
- The Maha R-PET plastic recycling and management initiative was launched across 13 locations.
- Where
- The inauguration took place at the Taj Vivanta hotel in Thane, Maharashtra.
- When
- The state-level launch was held after Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages’ initial steps in Mumbai in February 2026.
- Why
- The initiative aims to reduce plastic pollution, support ecological balance, address climate concerns, and encourage sustainable practices.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Maha R-PET
- Launch scale
- 13 locations across Maharashtra
- State status
- Maharashtra was described as India’s first state to launch the initiative
- Launch city
- Thane
- Implementing partners
- Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Thane Municipal Corporation, and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
- Funding model
- Implemented with NGO support without direct financial expenditure by the state government
- Planned expansion
- Officials said the campaign will expand across the state
Quotes
Rahul Rekhavat
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages representative
“While the environment department continues to raise awareness through digital media and campaigns, rights and duties remain two sides of the same coin. Simply cleaning the mirror is not enough; we must clear the stain itself. By dedicating 'One Bottle for the Environment,' every citizen must actively participate in this movement to ensure its success.”
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“Following our initial steps in Mumbai in February 2026, this structured initiative aims to bring grassroots plastic management directly to communities. We remain deeply committed to aligning with the 'LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) framework to achieve carbon neutrality by 2047.”
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