To celebrate the World Environment Day 2025, India’s prominent textile player, Sanathan Textiles launched the ‘Plastic-to-Plant’ Exchange Drive. Held in collaboration with Sila across Mumbai and Silvassa, this two-day drive successfully engaged the community in the circular economy and fostered positive climate action at the local level.
The drive invited members of the public, dubbed ‘green champions,’ to donate a minimum of 200 grams of plastic waste in exchange for a plant sapling. Recording an overwhelming participation, this initiative resulted in the distribution of 2,500 saplings and the creation of 2,500 micro green zones in homes, offices, and communities. It helped successfully divert 500 kg of plastic from landfills, contributing to measurable climate action. The distributed plants are projected to absorb an estimated 625-750 g of CO₂ per day, totaling approximately 228–274 kg annually, creating a lasting carbon offset with local impact.
Recognizing the initiative’s positive impact, Sanathan Textiles was invited by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to conduct a special session for 80 BMC officials. During this session, Sanathan shared insights on its circular initiative, distributed plants, and encouraged pledges to reduce plastic use.
According to Sammir D Dattani, Executive Director, Sanathan Textiles, this initiative aligns perfectly with the World Environment Day 2025 theme – Our Land. Our Future. It reflects the company’s belief that sustainability is not just about internal transformation but also about inspiring community participation. By merging ESG priorities with collective citizen action, Sanathan Textiles aims to foster a sense of environmental responsibility that is accessible, impactful, and scalable.
Anaji Mane from the BMC adds, Sanathan Textiles’ initiative is a brilliant example of circularity in action, aligning with Mumbai’s climate goals while empowering our staff to adopt more sustainable practices both professionally and personally. With climate challenges intensifying each year, partnerships like these are vital.
This initiative highlights Sanathan Textiles’ dual approach: driving environmental progress through sustainable production and engaging the community through meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) actions. The company also manufactures Sanathan Reviro, a product that uses 90 per cent less water, 60 per cent less energy, and emits 26 per cent fewer greenhouse gases.
With over two decades of experience, Sanathan Textiles is a leading yarn manufacturer in India, specializing in polyester filament yarns, cotton yarns, and yarns for technical textiles. Its extensive product portfolio serves diverse industries, including apparel, home textiles, automotive, and defense. The company boasts over 3,200 yarn products, nearly 50,000 SKUs, more than 7,000 customers, over 400 distributors across India, and exports to approximately 27 countries.
