Suchitwa Mission to step up activities to reduce plastic use

The Suchitwa Mission in collaboration with local bodies will be stepping up its activities to reduce the use and availability of plastic carry bags, as part of the observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3, said a press release on Wednesday.

The State government has already banned several products, including single-use plastic bags, to pave the way for reducing plastic use.

Haritha Karma Sena

Currently, 37,894 Haritha Karma Sena members are working in various local self-government institutions to collect inorganic waste, including plastic waste, and scientifically dispose of it through the Clean Kerala Company.

Suchitwa Mission Executive Director U.V. Jose urged the public to participate in the activities to make the State plastic-free by properly classifying waste and handing it over to the Haritha Karma Sena members, reusing plastic products as much as possible, using alternatives like cloth bags for shopping, and participating in activities to remove plastic waste from public places, beaches, waterbodies, markets and office premises.