Households and businesses in the Darjeeling District now have a structured way to recycle their used beverage cartons, thanks to a collaborative initiative between Tieedi Permaculture Foundation and Tetra Pak. This partnership not only ensures responsible recycling but also empowers informal waste workers by providing them with formal recognition, training, and healthcare support. Tieedi, an environmental organization committed to zero-waste solutions, has partnered with Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, to establish a decentralized collection and recycling system for used beverage cartons.
This initiative will facilitate the recovery of used cartons through an on-ground network of waste workers and community participation. Utsow Pradhan, Founder at Tieedi, added, “We are very excited about this collaboration with TetraPak India as it fosters the beginning of a synergy between bulk producers of material goods and local grassroots organisation to overcome the challenges of waste mismanagement in our hills.” Juhi Gupta, Sustainability Director, Tetra Pak South Asia, said, “This partnership is a great example of like-minded partners coming together to take a challenge and convert that into an opportunity to do the right thing.”
