Residents from several housing societies in Wadgaon Sheri on Sunday took to the streets to raise awareness against the use of thin and single-use plastic carry bags
We hope this is not a one-day campaign but the beginning of sustained action against single-use plastic,” she said. Tejaswini Dey, a participant, was heartened by the turnout. “When residents come together for an issue that affects our everyday lives, the message becomes much stronger.
The campaigners said they hoped to build on Sunday’s event through awareness walks and campaigns aimed at creating cleaner and more sustainable neighbourhoods.
“We intend to submit this letter, signed by as many people as possible, to the corporators and forwarded to the commissioner.
There should be strict action against those responsible,” said resident Sunit Rehlan. Rajan Vishwanathan, representing residents from Nyati Meadows, said their representation to PMC would give the campaign purpose. We can then mail the letter as well,” he said.
“Plastic that cannot be recycled is very harmful and most of it is banned by the government. However, such plastic is still being illegally manufactured and used.