Project 2: Cheela Mela: Upcycle for a Sustainable Future

Project Objective:

To address textile waste, promote sustainability, and empower both the community and corporate volunteers.

Activities:

• Textile Waste Collection: The initiative focused on collecting old clothes from the volunteers.
• Upcycling: The collected clothes were transformed into reusable bags by skilled tailors from the Saahas organization.
• Awareness Raising: The project aimed to raise awareness about the environmental impact of fashion and encourage eco-friendly practices.
• Volunteer Engagement: 20 Mavenir volunteers actively participated in the project, learning new skills and contributing to the upcycling process.

Impact:

• Reduced Textile Waste: Cheela Mela successfully diverted a significant amount of textile waste from landfills.
• Promoted Sustainability: The initiative fostered a sense of environmental responsibility and encouraged sustainable practices.
• Empowered Volunteers and Community: The project empowered volunteers and the Saahas tailors, showcasing their skills and creating opportunities for collaboration.
• Raised Awareness: Distributing the upcycled bags to local street vendors helped raise awareness about the initiative and its environmental benefits.

Conclusion:

Mavenir Systems Inc.'s involvement in these two projects demonstrates their commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. Through their efforts, Mavenir has made a positive impact on the environment and inspired others to take action for a more sustainable future.