Tata Power's Anokha Dhaaga smart circularity programme achieves milestone in plastic waste conversion

MUMBAI: Tata Power's Anokha Dhaaga Smart Circularity programme has successfully converted 5,000 kgs of single-use plastic waste into recycled fabric products. The initiative, operated by women across six centres, has generated over Rs 20 lakh in fair-trade earnings while addressing plastic pollution concerns through community engagement.The initiative supports Tata Power's #SustainableisAttainable vision. Additionally, the programme incorporated denim collection efforts, providing new utility to previously worn clothing items.This programme corresponds with World Environment Day 2025's theme—"End Plastic Pollution." The initiative supports the #BeatPlasticPollution campaign by demonstrating how environmental innovation and community participation can effectively address plastic waste issues while creating positive social and environmental outcomes, an official said on Wednesday.

World Environment Day 2025 advocates for reconsidering plastic usage, based on scientific research regarding its environmental impact, promoting the principles of refusing, reducing, reusing, recycling, and rethinking plastic consumption.“The initiative commenced with plastic collection activities across Tata Power's Trombay facility, residential areas, and various Tata Group and Tata Power offices in Mumbai.

Through active participation from employees and their families, substantial plastic waste was prevented from reaching landfills,” the official said. Working alongside ReCircle, a waste management social enterprise, and their Safai Saathis, the collected plastic was processed into RPET fabric. The women of Anokha Dhaaga received training to create sustainable products from this recycled material, resulting in numerous finished items, including clothing and bags, the official added.