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Plastic-Free Future: Empowering Communities For Change

IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) 2025
Ashutosh Chandgude, Achal Deore, Shweta Shinde, Shravani Kavle, Pallavi Pote

Summary

This community project aimed to reduce plastic waste through awareness, education, workshops, clean-up drives, and recycling programs engaging schools, businesses, and local residents. The initiative seeks to create a scalable model for long-term behavioral change toward a plastic-free environment.

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, posing significant threats to ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. The project "Plastic-Free Future: Empowering Communities for Change" aims to address this crisis by fostering community-driven solutions to reduce plastic waste. This initiative focuses on awareness, education, and active participation in sustainable alternatives to plastic use. By engaging local communities, schools, and businesses, the project promotes eco-friendly practices, policy advocacy, and waste management strategies. Through workshops, clean-up drives, and innovative recycling programs, it empowers individuals to take collective action toward a plastic-free environment. The ultimate goal is to create a scalable and replicable model that inspires long-term behavioral change, contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.

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