'International Plastic Bag Free Day' observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Kak/Tbl, July 03 2021:
As it is done elsewhere in the world, Lilong Haoreibi College Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Students Union jointly observed the 'International Plastic Bag Free Day' today by using banana leaves in packaging food items.
The Students Union packed the food items in banana leaves and distributed them to the 59 inmates of the Covid Care Centre opened at the College Hostel by maintaining social distance and wearing face masks.
The students also spread awareness to the inmates with the slogan "No to plastic bags and yes to the natural containers".
Later, IQAC also organised a zoom webinar on the international plastic bag free day.
It was participated by Forest Range Officer, N Munal Meitei, as the resource person.
The webinar was hosted by the Principal of the College, Dr Raheijuddin.
Sheikh.
Likewise, Forest Division staff of Kakching, Pallel, Waikhong and Wangoo Lamkhai jointly observed 'International Plastic Bag free Day' by carrying out - cleanliness drive and spreading awareness at Kakching Lamkhai, Pallel Bazar Thonglchong, Kakching Bazar and Waikhong Bazar today.