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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
PepsiCo India and The Social Lab Scale Sustainable Waste Solutions Across Four Cities with 'Tidy Trails'
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 6: PepsiCo India, in collaboration with The Social Lab (TSL), has announced the expansion of its flagship plastic circularity initiative, Tidy Trails--a community-driven program focused on responsible plastic waste management through collection, segregation, and recycling to drive long-term environmental impact. The initiative has now been launched in New Delhi's Chandni Chowk and Pune's FC College Road, with further expansion in Agra and Guwahati, building on the success of earlier editions in these cities. This strategic rollout reinforces PepsiCo India's commitment to fostering cleaner, more sustainable urban environments. Guided by its Partnership of Progress philosophy, Tidy Trails brings together local administrations, market associations, shopkeepers, and consumers to drive meaningful behaviour change around plastic waste segregation and recycling--creating a collaborative model for circularity at the community level. As part of the initiative, a special mobile van will be deployed to collect post-consumer plastic waste from local establishments. The effort aims to encourage citizens to maintain cleaner surroundings and foster a culture of tidiness--setting positive examples and inspiring other communities to adopt responsible waste practices. At the heart of the Tidy Trails initiative is a powerful idea: transforming plastic waste into purpose. Collected plastic is repurposed into functional items such as benches and chairs, which are installed in public spaces like parks, community centres, and marketplaces. These installations not only enhance the utility and aesthetics of these areas but also serve as daily reminders of the value of sustainable living. Through on-ground campaigns, informative signage, and interactive community engagement, Tidy Trails is driving visible and lasting behavioral change--ensuring that plastic waste is not discarded, but reimagined into something meaningful for the community. Speaking on the expansion, Ms. Yashika Singh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Sustainability Head, PepsiCo India and South Asia, said, "The launch of Tidy Trails in Delhi and Pune, along with its expansion in Agra and Guwahati, underscores our commitment to scaling sustainable, community-led solutions for post-consumer plastic waste management. Guided by our Partnership of Progress philosophy, we believe meaningful change is only possible through collective action. The success of Tidy Trails in Agra and Guwahati--driven by strong community engagement and support from local administrations--has laid a solid foundation for this next phase. We're proud to collaborate with partners like The Social Lab and local municipalities to deliver real, on-ground impact." Mr. Sahil Arora, Chief Executive Officer, The Social Lab (TSL), said, "We are proud to partner with PepsiCo India for this noble initiative. At TSL, we are committed to protecting the environment and supporting circular economy efforts through programs like Tidy Trails. Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges today, but when reused and recycled, it can offer valuable solutions. Through this initiative, we aim to bring together communities, businesses, and policymakers to encourage the responsible use, recycling, and reuse of plastic." Since its inception, the Tidy Trails initiative has collected over 68,000 kg of plastic waste, driven by active participation from local shopkeepers and communities. The program currently facilitates the daily collection of approximately 274 kg in Agra and 386 kg in Guwahati--demonstrating consistent, grassroots-level impact. With a reach of over 1.9 lakh people, the initiative continues to drive behavioral change around responsible plastic waste management through sustained community engagement and awareness efforts. As Tidy Trails expands its footprint, it stands as a compelling example of how collective action--across local communities, municipal bodies, and socially responsible businesses--can accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's®, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Fashion Value Chain
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
PepsiCo India and The Social Lab Scale Sustainable Waste Solutions Across Four Cities with ‘Tidy Trails'
Tidy Trails, a community-driven initiative, focuses on responsible plastic waste management through collection, segregation, and recycling Tidy Trails launched in New Delhi and Pune and extended in Agra and Guwahati PepsiCo India, in collaboration with The Social Lab (TSL), has announced the expansion of its flagship plastic circularity initiative, Tidy Trails-a community-driven program focused on responsible plastic waste management through collection, segregation, and recycling to drive long-term environmental impact. PepsiCo India's Special Mobile Van to collect post-consumer plastic waste from local establishments The initiative has now been launched in New Delhi's Chandni Chowk and Pune's FC College Road, with further expansion in Agra and Guwahati, building on the success of earlier editions in these cities. This strategic rollout reinforces PepsiCo India's commitment to fostering cleaner, more sustainable urban environments. Guided by its Partnership of Progress philosophy, Tidy Trails brings together local administrations, market associations, shopkeepers, and consumers to drive meaningful behaviour change around plastic waste segregation and recycling-creating a collaborative model for circularity at the community level. As part of the initiative, a special mobile van will be deployed to collect post-consumer plastic waste from local establishments. The effort aims to encourage citizens to maintain cleaner surroundings and foster a culture of tidiness-setting positive examples and inspiring other communities to adopt responsible waste practices. At the heart of the Tidy Trails initiative is a powerful idea: transforming plastic waste into purpose. Collected plastic is repurposed into functional items such as benches and chairs, which are installed in public spaces like parks, community centres, and marketplaces. These installations not only enhance the utility and aesthetics of these areas but also serve as daily reminders of the value of sustainable living. Through on-ground campaigns, informative signage, and interactive community engagement, Tidy Trails is driving visible and lasting behavioral change-ensuring that plastic waste is not discarded, but reimagined into something meaningful for the community. Speaking on the expansion, Ms. Yashika Singh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Sustainability Head, PepsiCo India and South Asia, said, 'The launch of Tidy Trails in Delhi and Pune, along with its expansion in Agra and Guwahati, underscores our commitment to scaling sustainable, community-led solutions for post-consumer plastic waste management. Guided by our Partnership of Progress philosophy, we believe meaningful change is only possible through collective action. The success of Tidy Trails in Agra and Guwahati-driven by strong community engagement and support from local administrations-has laid a solid foundation for this next phase. We're proud to collaborate with partners like The Social Lab and local municipalities to deliver real, on-ground impact.' Mr. Sahil Arora, Chief Executive Officer, The Social Lab (TSL), said, 'We are proud to partner with PepsiCo India for this noble initiative. At TSL, we are committed to protecting the environment and supporting circular economy efforts through programs like Tidy Trails. Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges today, but when reused and recycled, it can offer valuable solutions. Through this initiative, we aim to bring together communities, businesses, and policymakers to encourage the responsible use, recycling, and reuse of plastic.' Since its inception, the Tidy Trails initiative has collected over 68,000 kg of plastic waste, driven by active participation from local shopkeepers and communities. The program currently facilitates the daily collection of approximately 274 kg in Agra and 386 kg in Guwahati-demonstrating consistent, grassroots-level impact. With a reach of over 1.9 lakh people, the initiative continues to drive behavioral change around responsible plastic waste management through sustained community engagement and awareness efforts. As Tidy Trails expands its footprint, it stands as a compelling example of how collective action-across local communities, municipal bodies, and socially responsible businesses-can accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. About PepsiCo India PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
West Australian
28-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Titanium Sands retains Sri Lankan tenements for mining licence push
Titanium Sands Limited (TSL) has locked in its Mannar Island heavy mineral sands project for a final push towards production, after the Sri Lankan government extended its four key exploration licences. The retention paves the way for the company to complete its ongoing environmental studies and brings it closer to securing the all-important industrial mining licence (IML) for its high-grade mineral sands deposit. The four approved licences encompass the project's high-grade zones, which TSL's 2023 scoping study projects will gross stage one revenue of nearly $2 billion and a net present value of $545 million. The licence retentions also come after the government issued terms of reference (ToR) earlier this year outlining the requirements for TSL's upcoming environmental impact assessment process. The company says the approvals will enable it to finalise its studies to address the terms of reference requirements, a critical final step before TSL obtains its mining licences. TSL says it is targeting a mid-year environmental impact assessment submission, which will position it to apply for the mining licence and unlock the project's potential to produce up to 150,000 tonnes of heavy minerals annually, with a pre-production capital expenditure of just $122M. The company is prioritising stakeholder engagement. Government departments and local community consultation were all factors in the project's retention. It says the project's rehab and sustainability initiatives are expected to create up to 600 direct in-country jobs and support a further 1200 jobs through community-owned agricultural projects, fostering long-term economic growth in the Mannar region. The Mannar Island project hosts a high-grade resource of 318Mt grading at 4.17 per cent total heavy minerals, including an 82Mt high-grade zone running at 6.03 per cent heavy minerals. With a low capital intensity and robust financial projections, the project is poised to become a globally significant ilmenite producer, contributing to Sri Lanka's economy and supporting the need for new titanium mineral supplies as global mineral sands projects deplete. TSL says it remains committed to a low-impact, environmentally responsible operation, with community engagement at its core. With the environmental impact assessment process underway and government backing strengthening, TSL looks poised to quickly lock in its mining licence application, which represents a pivotal milestone in its journey to join the global ranks of mineral sands producers. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying 'the Department's action was unreasonable, not reasonably explained, based on factors Congress had not intended the Department to consider.' If followed, the ruling restores hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts the department canceled because it said the programs promoted divisive ideologies in schools. The lawsuit was brought on by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the National Center for Teacher Residencies, and the Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. 'We are thrilled that the court has ruled in favor of preserving funding for TQP, SEED, and TSL grants, which have a transformative impact on our nation's education system,' AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy said. 'I commend the unwavering dedication that led to this decision and remain hopeful that institutions, nonprofits, and partners across America can continue to strengthen our educator workforce, and address critical shortages while ensuring that every child in our nation has access to exceptional educators and a high-quality educational experience,' Holcomb-McMcCoy added. Rubin said the pause of the grants could have an 'effect on the public: fewer teachers for students in high-need neighborhoods, early childhood education, and special education programs.' The ruling comes after a judge in a separate ruling on the teacher preparation grants, in a case brought by eight Democratic state attorneys general, temporarily ruled for the grants to be restored. The Department of Education appealed the ruling in that case and will likely do the same for the latest ruling. The Hill has reached out to the department for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
18-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying 'the Department's action was unreasonable, not reasonably explained, based on factors Congress had not intended the Department to consider.' If followed, the ruling restores hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts the department canceled because it said the programs promoted divisive ideologies in schools. The lawsuit was brought on by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the National Center for Teacher Residencies, and the Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. 'We are thrilled that the court has ruled in favor of preserving funding for TQP, SEED, and TSL grants, which have a transformative impact on our nation's education system,' said AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy. 'I commend the unwavering dedication that led to this decision and remain hopeful that institutions, nonprofits, and partners across America can continue to strengthen our educator workforce, and address critical shortages while ensuring that every child in our nation has access to exceptional educators and a high-quality educational experience,' Holcomb-McMcCoy added. Rubin said the pause of the grants could have an 'effect on the public: fewer teachers for students in high-need neighborhoods, early childhood education, and special education programs.' The ruling comes after a judge in a separate ruling on the teacher preparation grants, in a case brought by eight Democratic state attorneys general, temporarily ruled for the grants to be restored. The Department of Education appealed the ruling in that case and will likely do the same for the latest ruling.
