Mumbai : GreenSole Foundation, in collaboration with Jai Hind College, successfully hosted Sustenance 2025 – Annual Sustainability Event, a landmark initiative that brought together leaders, policymakers, students, and changemakers to discuss actionable pathways towards a sustainable and equitable world. The event celebrated innovation, collaboration, and community, positioning sustainability not just as a goal but as a shared responsibility.

Founded by athletes Shriyans Bhandari and Ramesh Dhami in 2016, GreenSole Foundation upcycles discarded footwear and apparel into shoes, bags, and mats for underprivileged children. To date, the organization has donated over 8,00,000 pairs of refurbished footwear across India, established skill centers empowering women and unskilled laborers, and continues to build global partnerships with corporates and NGOs.

Speaking on the occasion, Shriyans Bhandari, Co-Founder, GreenSole Foundation, shared,

“Sustenance 2025 is not just an event, it’s a movement. It represents the collective spirit of India’s youth, corporates, and communities coming together to co-create a sustainable tomorrow. Our mission has always been simple to walk the talk for a more equitable and circular future.”

The event commenced with an inspiring keynote address by Chief Guest Shri. Suresh Prabhu, former Senior Parliamentarian and Policy Strategist, who spoke on “Sustainability & Philanthropy: Building an Equitable Future.” His keynote underscored India’s leadership role in global sustainability efforts and the power of education and youth-driven innovation in shaping the nation’s green agenda.

The first panel,moderated by Shriyans Bhandari (Co-Founder, GreenSole Foundation), featured thought leaders from diverse sectors:
Ms. Pallove Raj, Head ESG and CSR, eClerx Services Limited
Mr. Bipin Joshi, Co-Founder, Jhappi
Mr. Ranganath Totha, CEO & Founder, Fueladream
Mrs. Varsha Gupte, Associate General Manager, Worley India Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Siddhartha Medhi, Sales Leader & B2B Marketing Specialist, Henkel Adhesive Pvt. Ltd.
Mrs. Meena Bhasin, Social Worker

The second panel, “Philanthropy, Policy & Global Partnerships – Driving Collective Change”, moderated by Aditya Shah (Actor and Co-Founder, Troika Entertainment; Founder, Snowball; Founding Partner, Qian Insurance Broking), included:
Mr. Pawan Muttepawar, Sustainability Manager, Govardhan Eco Village, ISKCON (Pursuing PhD, IIT Bombay)
Mr. Utkarsh Garg, Campaigns Coordinator, Celebrity and Public Relations, PETA India
Mr. Yusuf Kabir, WASH Climate Environment & Disaster Risk Reduction, UNICEF India
Dr. Rakhi Sharma, Director, AICTE Courses; Convener, Incubation Centre, E-Cell & Skill Hub (under RUSA), Jai Hind College; Mentor, Start-up India

A key highlight of Sustenance 2025 was the launch of GreenSole’s new sustainability initiative eco-friendly bins made from recycled MLP (Multilayer Plastic) waste, using 50 kg of plastic per unit. Designed with functionality and longevity in mind, each bin offers a 6-month warranty on screw fittings and a lifetime warranty on waterproofing, with dimensions of 36″ x 24″ x 20″. This initiative underscores GreenSole’s commitment to circular design and waste reduction.

The event also saw the screening of the GreenSole documentary, showcasing the foundation’s journey, and a donation drive for students from Zilla Parishad Shala, Kumbhar Shiv, facilitated by Mr. Mohan Patil, Ambassador of GreenSole Foundation.

Furthering its impact agenda, GreenSole announced the launch of new skill centers across India in Daringbadi (Odisha), Pole (Maharashtra), Faridabad (Haryana), and Kolar (Karnataka) to create sustainable livelihoods and empower local communities through circular economy education and production.

Sustenance 2025 concluded with networking sessions and a cultural performance by Jai Hind College students, celebrating the power of youth-led change. The collaboration between GreenSole Foundation and Jai Hind College stands as a testament to the belief that sustainable progress is achieved through shared purpose, innovation, and empathy.