Kendriya Vidyalaya and Tetra Pak Create a Replicable Model Eco-conscious Classroom
PM
Shri Kendriya
Vidyalaya
Malleswaram,
in
collaboration
with
Tetra
Pak,
has
unveiled
a
pioneering
initiative
to
establish
a
model
sustainable
classroom,
demonstrating
the
potential
of
recycling
in
everyday
life.
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Tetra
Pak
and
PM
Shri
KV
Malleswaram
partner
to
create
an
eco-conscious
classroom
As
part
of
this
initiative,
PM
Shri
Kendriya
Vidyalaya
Malleswaram
has
created
a
newly
refurbished
classroom
featuring
25
sets
of
desks,
cupboards,
blackboards,
and
other
essential
furniture,
all
crafted
from
recycled
beverage
cartons,
like
the
ones
made
using
Tetra
Pak’s
packaging
material.
This
project
exemplifies
how
sustainable
practices
can
be
seamlessly
integrated
into
education
while
promoting
environmental
responsibility.
Shri
Anil
Kumar,
Principal,
PM
Shri
Kendriya
Vidyalaya,
Malleswaram,
shared
the
school’s
excitement, “This
partnership
with
Tetra
Pak
has
positioned
our
school
as
a
model
for
environmental
consciousness.
The
overwhelmingly
positive
response,
including
interest
from
other
Kendriya
Vidyalayas,
underscores
the
importance
of
integrating
sustainability
into
learning
spaces.
This
initiative
is
more
than
just
a
classroom
transformation—it’s
shaping
responsible,
environmentally
conscious
citizens
of
tomorrow.”
Cassio
Simoes,
Managing
Director,
Tetra
Pak
South
Asia,
highlighted
the
broader
impact, “At
Tetra
Pak,
we
believe
that
true
environmental
sustainability
is
about
creating
a
tangible,
lasting
impact
on
communities
and
future
generations.
This
initiative
is
an
example
of
our
commitment
to
advancing
environmental
responsibility
while
empowering
young
minds.
We
had
committed
to
donate
1000
recycled
products
to
the
community
in
a
year,
and
we
are
delighted
that
PM
SHRI
Kendriya
Vidyalaya
Malleswaram
is
one
of
them.”
The
model
school
project
was
implemented
with
the
support
of
AARC
(Action
Alliance
for
Recycling
beverage
Cartons)-
an
industry
alliance
that
represents
the
voice
of
the
beverage
cartons
industry,
and
RUR
Greenlife
–
a
Mumbai-based
social
enterprise
working
in
the
area
of
environmental
education.
As
part
of
the
inauguration,
a
two-hour
workshop
on
sustainability
and
carton
recycling
was
conducted
by
RUR
Greenlife
to
educate
the
students
about
the
importance
of
recycling
and
responsible
waste
management.
Tetra
Pak
cartons
are
paper-based,
recyclable,
and
increasingly
being
recycled
through
a
robust
ecosystem
nurtured
by
Tetra
Pak
over
the
last
20
years,
working
closely
with
various
stakeholders
such
as
urban
local
governments,
NGOs,
brand
owners,
academia,
and
consumers. The
used
beverage
cartons
are
collected
and
recycled
into
various
materials
like
paper,
waterproof
poly-aluminium,
or
panel
boards
which
are
then
turned
into
useful
items
like
classroom
furniture
for
disadvantaged
schools,
roofing
sheets,
notebooks,
seats
&
backrests
for
commercial
vehicles
and
more.
Today,
Tetra
Pak’s
collection
network
covers
26
States
&
Union
Territories.
This
network
is
actively
supported
by
30
collection
partners,
15
Indian
Army
contingents,
and
8
recyclers
across
the
country.
About
PM
Shri
Kendriya
Vidyalaya,
Malleswaram,
Bengaluru
Kendriya
Vidyalaya,
Malleswaram
founded
on
4th
July,
1965,
from
a
modest
and
quiet
beginning
has
spiraled
up
and
its
position
is
iconic
in
Kendriya
Vidyalaya
Sangathan.
Committed
to
total
quality
in
Education,
PM
SHRI
KV
Malleswaram
has
a
strength
of
1580
students
and
63
dedicated
staff
in
first
shift,
840
students
and
36
staff
in
second
shift
with
all
infrastructural
facilities.
The
school
under
Kendriya
Vidyalaya
Sangathan
aims
for
excellence
in
the
field
of
education
promoting
national
integration
and
a
sense
of
”Indianness”
among
the
children
while
ensuring
their
total
personality
development
and
academic
excellence.
About
Tetra
Pak
Tetra
Pak
is
a
global
leader
in
food
processing
and
packaging
solutions,
ensuring
safe
and
nutritious
food
reaches
millions
in
over
160
countries.
With
a
strong
commitment
to
sustainability,
the
company
continually
innovates
to
protect
food,
people,
and
the
planet
through
impactful
community
programs
and
advanced
recycling
initiatives.
With
over
24,000
employees
worldwide,
Tetra
Pak
remains
dedicated
to
making
food
safe
and
available,
everywhere,
while
upholding
its
promise
to
protect
what’s
good:
food,
people,
and
the
planet.
More
information
about
Tetra
Pak
is
available
at
www.tetrapak.com.