Training on paper bag making conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 22 2023:
All Manipur Candle Makers' Association on Sunday organised a one-day awareness programme on 'replacing plastic bags with paper bags' alongside a training programme on paper bag making at its Chingmeirong office premises.
In a release, Association secretary Karam Ashnikanta informed that Dr Bina attended the programme as trainer and (elaborated to the participants about ways to replace plastic bags with paper bags and its advantages.
Various designs of paper bags were also made during the programme, the secretary added.
Informing that the Association will continue to organise such training programmes at different locations, the secretary urged interested organisations and individuals to contact it.
Highlighting the harmful effects of single use plastic and the non-availability of its alternatives despite ban imposed on its usage, the secretary informed that several Manipuri Ponies have died after consuming plastics that are littered everywhere while also appealing to the public to opt for paper bags as an alternative to plastic bags.