Do you ever think that how much plastic has become part of our lives?
This plastic is everywhere, from land to oceans and in the air to the foods we eat.
This Earth Day 2024, the focus is to create awareness about the hazards of plastic with the official theme, ‘Planet vs Plastics’. The aim is to create awareness regarding the side effects of plastic and to minimize the production of plastic by 60 percent in 2040. That is for the better living all on this planet and hope for a plastic-free and healthy future.
On Earth Day 2024, different walks, seminars, and activities are being conducted worldwide to make this planet a better place. Like other countries, there are many events and activities being held in Pakistan also.
One of the activities was attended by the author, that was held at ‘Neela Wahn – Kalar Kahar’ organized by the Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department, Punjab. Content creators from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore were gathered at Neela Wahn, did trekking and engaged in cleaning and other activities at this beautiful tourist spot.
This is an irony that we see so much litter, mostly plastic, left by tourists at these natural destinations. If you are visiting any tourist site, make sure you collect all the junk and bring it back with you.
Also, this Earth Day let’s pledge to reduce the plastic in our lives and invest in more sustainable and reusable products. Remember, the actions of each one of us matter to make this earth better.