Zunheboto forest division observes ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’

DIMAPUR — With an aim to raise awareness about the harmful effects of plastic bags and to promote sustainable alternatives, the Zunheboto Forest division observed ‘International Plastic Bag Free Day’ on Thursday by organising an awareness programme at its office.

An update from the division stated that the staff led by divisional forest officer, Obed Bohovi Swu, along with a team from Youthnet visited the offices of the deputy commissioner (DC) and superintendent of police (SP) after the programme and highlighted the significance of the day. The team also encouraged the officers and staff to use sustainable bags (reusable bags- cloth, jute, paper etc) for daily use instead of ‘single use plastic bags.’

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During the programme, the deputy commissioner of Zunheboto, Dharam Raj, raised about harmful effect of plastics on one’s health. Stating that micro-plastics upon ingestion are harmful for the body, he stressed the need to reduce use of plastic products.

He further encouraged the department to create mass awareness about the harmful effect of plastics apart from environmental pollution.

The programme was followed by poster and sticker campaign activities across the town to create awareness about the harmful effect of plastics in general.