Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 8 September 2026

Bisleri International and SBI Partner for Responsible Plastic Waste Management Initiative

Exam-focused facts from the 8 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Bisleri International and State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Letter of Association to drive responsible plastic waste management across SBI branches and offices.
  • Bisleri will conduct training and awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on responsible plastic waste management.
  • The initiative includes collection of used plastic waste from SBI offices and sending it for recycling.
  • The partnership aims to support India's transition towards a circular economy and achieve net zero emissions by 2070.
  • SBI's Managing Director stated that the collaboration embeds sustainable practices into workplace culture.
  • Bisleri's CEO stated that the partnership encourages responsible segregation, collection and recycling of used plastic.
  • The partnership reinforces SBI's commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2055, its centenary year.