*Over 29,000 Plastic Bottles Recycled: MCC Celebrates International Plastic Bag Free Day*
*Chandigarh, July 3:-* In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh marked the successful culmination of its month-long “Plastic Mukt Chandigarh” campaign, which was launched on June 5, 2025, coinciding with World Environment Day.
During the event, MC Joint Commissioner, Swachhta Brand Ambassador Sh. Praveen Duggal, Chandigarh Beopar Mandal President Sh. Sanjeev Chadda and representatives from the Market Welfare Association were also present.
As a key highlight of the celebration, MCC conducted a public awareness drive to educate citizens about the Biocrux Machine — a cutting-edge automated solution for recycling plastic bottles. A live demonstration was held at the recently installed unit near Neelam Theater, Sector 17, encouraging people to contribute towards responsible plastic disposal.
To further promote community participation, the Joint Commissioner felicitated two exemplary residents — Ms. Manju and Mr. Bajrangi — for depositing used plastic bottles and earning 500 Green Points through the Biocrux system. Both were honored with T-shirts made from recycled plastic fabric and certificates of appreciation.
While speaking about the initiative, MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS said that in collaboration with Kandhari Beverages Private Limited, MCC had earlier installed 11 Biocrux Plastic Baling Machines across the city. Since their inception 1.5 years ago, these machines have collectively recycled 29,031 plastic bottles, amounting to approximately 580.62 kilograms of plastic waste.
The Municipal Corporation reiterated its commitment to a cleaner, plastic-free Chandigarh and encouraged residents to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.
“Let us all pledge to reduce, reuse, and recycle — for a cleaner, greener Chandigarh,” said the Commissioner.
