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It is very interesting to note that Himalayan and NE states have led the fight against #plasticpollution. From #Sikkim to #Meghalaya, each NE state has take giant strides to eliminate #plasticwaste. Let& #39;s take a look at some interesting initiatives!
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Plastic roads to using plastic waste as fuel source...Northeast states have set several examples. #BeatPlasticPollution #Environment http://www.sentinelassam.com/amp/north-east-india-news/meghalaya-news/northeast-unites-against-plastic-usage-on-international-plastic-bag-free-day-486473">https://www.sentinelassam.com/amp/north...
Local leadership in Meghalaya have taken upon itself to produce cloth bags on a large scale with the help of local women and distribute it widely churches. It is helping them eliminate single use plastic carry bags. #PlasticBagFreeDay https://www.eastmojo.com/meghalaya/2020/06/06/meghalaya-switching-off-plastic-one-bag-at-a-time">https://www.eastmojo.com/meghalaya...
State of #Manipur has initiated efforts to make Nambul river plastic and garbage free. Citizens and govt are coming together to keep the river clean. It is one of the important river in the state. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/efforts-to-save-nambul-imphals-dying-river/article31981391.ece">https://www.thehindu.com/news/nati...
#ArunachalPradesh& #39;s assembly came forward with a ban on using single use plastics, showing a way forward to the state on tackling #plasticpollution. https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/arunachal-news/arunachal-pradesh-assembly-shows-the-way-to-free-state-from-plastic/">https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-eas...
Much before #SwachhBharat and other policies, #Sikkim went on to take number of steps against plastic pollution. Today, it is a model state on India regarding sustainable plastic waste management. https://thecsrjournal.in/international-plastic-bag-free-day-2020-alternatives-sikkim/">https://thecsrjournal.in/internati...
