International Plastic Bag free day at Naipunnya School of Management, Cherthala

• 03-07-2023

On July 3, 2023, the Nature Club at Naipunnya School of Management, Cherthala decided to observe International Plastic Bag Free Day within the campus. The aim of this observance was to raise awareness about the harmful impact of plastic bags on the environment and to promote sustainable alternatives among student community of the club. The significance of International Plastic Bag Free Day is to create a consciousness to take measures towards decrease the dependency on plastic bags and promoting other alternative solutions that are sustainable.

Nature club members observed this day by preparing newspaper carry bags to promote importance of this day among the student community. They actively prepared the newspaper carry bags for the local community. This event focused on making newspaper bags as part of efforts to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices. The event taught the participants how to repurpose old newspapers into reusable and environmentally friendly bags as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.

Around 13 club members participated in the preparing paper bags under the guidance of both the club coordinators. The club members also prepared a small awareness video on the International plastic bag free day and uploaded it in the Rithu YouTube channel.

By promoting the use of newspaper bags, the Nature Club effectively showcased an innovative way to repurpose materials that would otherwise contribute to landfill waste. The event serves as a testament to the club's dedication to raising environmental awareness and encouraging actionable steps toward a greener future.

Programme Expenditure

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