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Reduce Reuse Recycle to Beat Plastic Pollution

Reduce Reuse Recycle to Beat Plastic Pollution
Start Date :
Jun 03, 2025
Last Date :
Jul 03, 2025
18:30 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in collaboration with MyGov is organising this discussion to invite participants to share their journeys towards ...

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in collaboration with MyGov is organising this discussion to invite participants to share their journeys towards reducing plastic waste and contributions in reducing plastic pollution. Participants are encouraged to discuss their challenges, successful actions, and alternatives they have adopted in their daily lives to beat plastic pollution.

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IrfanKhan
IrfanKhan 9 months 2 weeks ago
Plastic has become a part of our daily lives, but its overuse and careless disposal are causing serious harm to our environment. One-time-use plastic items like water bottles, wrappers, straws, and bags take hundreds of years to decompose and often end up in oceans, harming marine life and polluting nature. To tackle this growing problem, we must adopt the powerful principle of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Reduce your plastic use by saying no to unnecessary plastic products. Carry your own cloth or jute bag, use metal or glass water bottles, and avoid products with heavy plastic packaging. Reuse plastic items wherever possible—containers, jars, and bags can be reused many times instead of being thrown away after a single use. Recycle plastics by properly sorting waste so they can be sent to recycling centers where they are turned into new items, reducing the need for fresh plastic production By following these steps, each one of us can contribute to reducing plastic pollution
Bhanu sumanth
Bhanu sumanth 9 months 2 weeks ago
plastic is main reason for cancer we must not use plastic boxes for lunchs and for drinking water through plastic bottle is also very dangerous it gives u many side effects we also despose lots of plastic waste in water bodies which was very harmful for marine life govt should have very strict policy with the usage of plastic and also we can generate energy by recycle this plastic waste
Lokesh Thakur
Lokesh Thakur 9 months 2 weeks ago
reducing the use of plastic is very important for the environment. use your hemp or jute made bags and say no to single use plastic bags. Make laws or Act. for companies to use recyclable or degradable material for packaging. any type of single use plastic should be banned with heavy fines on people selling or making them. And Startups with idea of recycling the single use plastic which is already is a big problem with better subsidy plans and more help from local to center governments. Help people in understanding the Importance of using their own bags made up of cloth that is either easy to degrade or reuse. People need to be Educated about littering. And should always carry Dustbins in Cars so the Littering won't be done on Roads. and Make the Society Aware of littering outside and also make dumping with the Help of Panchayat and Municipal to provide easy and sufficient way of Getting rid of the Litter.
LEENA WALAWALKAR
LEENA WALAWALKAR 9 months 2 weeks ago
‘Say No To Plastic’ ‘Plastic’ the most unwanted thing on our Earth gradually eating the Earth and slowly leaving human and Earth towards the end. Stopping the use of plastic is increasing challenge for human but it is very important for human not only to take the challenge but also make it a success for his own survival. Otherwise his death is confirm. We must start our journey towards reducing plastic waste right from today onwards by using and innovating the alternatives for it. Instead of plastic plates and glasses we can use glass and steel for drinking and eating eatables. We can store water in steel or aluminium or mud pots. Instead of plastic we can use paper, metal, cloth and many more things already there in nature. When we take decision not to use plastic we get many ideas which can be implemented it is the only step to start it and we have to start it right from now.
Vaishnavi
Vaishnavi 9 months 2 weeks ago
Beating plastic pollution isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a lifestyle change. 🌍 I started my journey by replacing single-use plastics with cloth bags, metal straws, and reusable bottles. Initially, it was challenging to change habits and find sustainable alternatives, but with small consistent steps, it became second nature. I also encourage my family and community to adopt eco-friendly choices through awareness drives and clean-up campaigns. Every small action counts—and together, we can turn the tide against plastic pollution.
Ankur
Ankur 9 months 2 weeks ago
use biodegradable material like cotton bags and going to market say no for polythene and carry own jute bag,cloth bag and already use plastic in environment use for reuse like to make shoe shaul etc "remove plastic clean earth "
CHANDA NAGARAJU
CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 2 weeks ago
Steel Containers and Drinking Straws: Consider replacing your plastic lunch container with steel ones too. Steel can be recycled without losing quality
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