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Beat Plastic Pollution: Instilyoung Minds with Sustainable Practices at the School Level
Summary
This study aimed to raise awareness about plastic pollution by mobilizing school children as community advocates for sustainable practices over a six-month campaign. The initiative also explored converting collected plastic waste into biodiesel as a practical solution.
This study aims to increase awareness about plastic menace and hazards. It will raise awareness in the local community about plastic waste collection points and also its conversion to biodiesel. School children will be spokesperson to spread the awareness for a period of six months and more. Theoretical Orientation: To encourage everyone to refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink their relationship with plastic, while also promoting systemic change. Methodology: To combat the pervasive issue of plastic pollution that affects every corner of the planet. NGO like Athak Foundation along with School Leaders and Students (Nursery to Grade 10) will play a pivotal role to reduce plastic pollution. Main Results: Masses will be aware about Plastic menace. There will be reduction in the amount of plastic use. Efforts will be made to ensure plastic is converted to usable fuel Conclusions: Beat Plastic Pollution, focusing on ending local plastic pollution through collective action, sustainable practices, and responsible conversion. This campaign highlights the widespread environmental and health impacts of plastic waste, from microplastics in the deepest oceans to human bodies, and encourages individuals, communities, NGOs and governments to find and implement solutions.
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