As part of FLO Pune Chapter’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, our Green Tech & Circular Economy Vertical Co-Lead, Kalpana Pednekar, has been spearheading a community-driven hillside cleaning initiative since May. Every Sunday, for two dedicated hours, Kalpana, along with volunteers from the local community, has been consistently cleaning Pune’s foothills.
This sustained effort has become a powerful example of how collective action can create meaningful environmental change. The waste collected is carefully segregated into plastic bottles, wrappers, and other categories to ensure responsible disposal and recycling. On average, nearly 500 kg of waste is collected every Sunday, with the support of the Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative, which facilitates waste collection and responsible processing.
This ongoing initiative promotes responsible waste management, community participation, and environmental awareness while encouraging citizens to take ownership of their surroundings. FICCI FLO Pune Chapter is proud to recognize Kalpana Pednekar’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. Her consistent efforts since May truly reflect the ethos of our Green Tech & Circular Economy Vertical—that small acts, carried out consistently, can create a cleaner, greener Pune for generations to come.