KABEER CHOPRA, FOUNDER
In the summer of 2023, Kabeer noticed two problems during his job at Giant Eagle: massive plastic consumption and underutilized recycling facilities. Few customers returned plastic bags or brought reusable ones. Even his environmentally-conscious family wasn't taking glass to the Borough's recycling center. That's when he came up with the idea for Green Bridge 412. He believes most people want to make environmentally responsible choices but either don't know the proper recycling steps or lack time to complete them. Green Bridge 412 bridges the gap between good intentions and effective environmental action.
Kabeer is currently a freshman at Tulane University and hopes to continue to work on his environmental passions. Kabeer plays basketball, enjoys watching football, TV shows, and video games with friends.
Mahika CHOPRA, Membership AND SOCIAL MEDIA coordinator
With her brother off to college, Mahika is helping keep Green Bridge 412 running smoothly through member communication, pickup coordination and social media outreach. Mahika is a junior at Shady Side Academy and the founder of Stories on a Plate, a community initiative that brings people together through food and the stories behind it, while raising money for local organizations fighting food insecurity.
Outside of these two community initiatives, Mahika is part of SSA’s cheerleading team and enjoys writing poetry, traveling and exploring new cultures.
Brendan huang, operations and business development manager
Brendan is a junior at Shady Side Academy with an interest in business and finance. He understands that community organizations need to keep growing and evolving to stay strong, and is focused on expanding Green Bridge 412’s reach through small businesses, community partnerships and new members.
Brendan is also a member of SSA’s varsity tennis team and enjoys playing video games, traveling and spending time with friends.
OUR SUPPORT TEAM
Green Bridge 412 operates thanks to our dedicated team of five volunteers passionate about sustainable living. Our diverse crew includes retirees, college students, and people with cognitive disabilities, all united by a common goal: to reduce waste and make a meaningful environmental impact in our community.
