Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): The Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) conducted an awareness programme as part of the single-use plastic-free campaign at Thahekhu village in Dimapur on Saturday.
The programme was attended by village council members and the business establishment community.
Akangmeren Imchen, Scientist B, NPCB, presented about the ill effects of plastics and how it impacts the environment. He stressed on the improper management of various wastes, especially plastic wastes which are carelessly dumped into the streams, nullahs and river bodies.
He urged the participants to refrain from using banned plastic items and be aware of their actions in conserving the environment, an update stated.
Limitsa S Sangtam, Scientist B, NPCB, spoke on the banned single-use plastic items and also demonstrated the alternative products that are to be used and which are available in the market.
He also spoke about the responsibilities of the village council in the management of waste to ensure segregation, collection, storage, transportation, plastic waste and channelisation of recyclable plastic waste fraction to recyclers having valid registration; ensuring that no damage is caused to the environment during this process and the adhere to the Solid Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2022. The responsibilities of the waste generators, retailers and street vendors were also presented.
The Board also handed over a certificate of participation on the campaign to the village council members. Resource materials like jute bags and pamphlets on alternative use to banned single-use plastic items in Nagamese and Sumi dialect were distributed.