Sattva Group and Knowledge Realty Trust Launch Karnataka Zero Waste Initiative on Earth Day 2026 — 3-Year Coastal Plastic Waste Programme with rePurpose Global
Sattva Group, Knowledge Realty Trust Launch Coastal Waste Recovery on Earth Day 2026
On Earth Day 2026, Sattva Group partnered with Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT REIT) and rePurpose Global to launch the Karnataka Zero Waste Initiative. The multi-year program aims to establish structured, community-led waste management systems across Karnataka's 320-kilometer coastline, where plastic currently accounts for 60 percent of coastal litter.
Scale and Targets
The three-year project seeks to recover and responsibly process approximately 4.5 million kilograms of waste. By integrating 50 coastal villages and connecting over 80,000 households to formal waste management systems, the initiative aims to intercept waste at the source before it leaks into marine ecosystems.
The program is designed to support 200 waste workers by providing stable livelihoods, skill development, and safer working conditions. By the end of 2026, the initiative aims to recover over 10 lakh kilograms of dry waste including 4 lakh kilograms of plastic, improve livelihoods for 60 waste workers, and run awareness and capacity-building programmes across at least 15 villages in Dakshina Kannada.
Implementation and Partnerships
The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with rePurpose Global, a leading packaging sustainability and compliance platform, and the Centre for Applied Research and People's Engagement (CARPE), the designated non-profit recipient of programme funds.
rePurpose Global is responsible for designing and deploying waste recovery systems aligned with global standards, while CARPE contributes expertise in solid waste management, environmental restoration and data-driven programme execution. On 23 May, Shivam Agarwal, Vice President, Strategy, Sattva Group, and Aditya Siroya, Co-Founder and Advisor, rePurpose Global, led a full-day field visit across Someshwara Beach, Pachanady and Kadeshwalya, and the Bantwal Material Recovery Facility.
ESG and Coastal Risk Mitigation
The initiative addresses environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks within the real estate sector. Knowledge Realty Trust, as a responsible REIT, recognizes that environmental stewardship extends beyond asset boundaries, and coastal waste is a material ESG risk with implications for climate resilience and long-term asset value.
At Sattva Group and Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT REIT), growth is approached with the understanding that it must remain aligned with the environment and communities. As organizations engaged in building and managing high quality, sustainable environments for modern India, there is a clear recognition that environmental health and community wellbeing are fundamental to meaningful progress. The Karnataka Zero Waste Initiative extends this approach by enabling systems that improve ecological outcomes while strengthening local livelihoods.
About Sattva Group
Headquartered in Bengaluru, Sattva Group brings over three decades of pioneering excellence in real estate and presence across eight Indian cities and is one of India's leading real estate powerhouses. The group has delivered 80 million sq. ft. of premium developments, with another 100 million sq. ft. in various stages of planning and development. The Group has achieved a historic milestone by listing India's largest Commercial REIT, Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) as co-sponsor with long term partner Blackstone, encompassing 46 million sq. ft of Grade A office assets across six cities and establishing itself as India's most geographically diversified REIT.
Focus on Community Participation
A strong focus on awareness and everyday behavior change is central to the programme, encouraging communities to adopt more sustainable habits and take greater ownership at the local level. The numbers from the initiative's first months tell a clear story: over 1.5 lakh kilograms of dry waste recovered, more than 50,000 kilograms of low-value plastic ethically processed, 20 waste workers now supported, and active engagement with 30+ village gram panchayats with critical backing from the Dakshina Kannada Zila Panchayat and Mangala Resource Management.