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Faith goes green: Paper bottles to replace plastic at temple towns, festivals

India's religious hubs are phasing out single-use plastic water bottles for recyclable, paper-based alternatives, starting with Mumbai's Siddhivinayak and Kashi Vishwanath Mandirs. This initiative by Temple Connect and Blueprint Water aims to combat plastic waste generated by millions of devotees, with plans for reusable bottles and local production units.

7 Apr 2026 3:05 pm