Waste Transformation Through CSR Projects in India - Earth5R

Enriched Corporate · Found: 2026-03-11 10:59

Overview of CSR-funded waste transformation projects in India covering plastic waste management, recycling, and community engagement. Companies like HUL and Coca-Cola Foundation partner on plastic waste initiatives.

Source: https://earth5r.org/csr-waste-transformation-projects-india

Funding Details

Deadline

Rolling basis — CSR project partnership model, no fixed call deadlines (Rolling)

Contact

community@earth5r.org | Website: https://earth5r.org | LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube: @earth5r

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:52

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Corporate applicant must be subject to Section 135 of India's Companies Act 2013 (net worth ≥ INR 500 crore, or turnover ≥ INR 1,000 crore, or net profit ≥ INR 5 crore)
• Implementing partner is Earth5R; corporate partner provides CSR budget and branding alignment

Project Scope

• Project must address waste transformation, plastic recovery, recycling, or circular economy in Indian urban/rural contexts
• Projects must be compatible with ESG reporting frameworks and UN SDG alignment (especially SDG 11, 12, 13)

Required Documents

• ESG-compliant impact reports generated for regulatory and stakeholder reporting

Constraints

• Use of Earth5R App for geotagged data collection and real-time monitoring is required
• Focus geography is India; international case studies cited are for benchmarking only

Historical Context

Page published January 25, 2025. Earth5R has been operational in India for multiple years and has collected over 2,500 tons of plastic in Mumbai and Delhi. Over 500 women trained in Dharavi upcycling programs, producing 20,000+ upcycled products annually. Earth5R is recognized by UNESCO (Green Citizens program). No specific information on previous funding rounds or annual program cycles.

Why it was added

India plastic waste/CSR/circular economy funding

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