Hyderabad: Residents of Manikonda area and the Sarpanch have implemented initiatives to reduce plastic pollution. A committee titled ‘I am anti-plastic’ has been formed, including members of the public, representatives from schools, communities, NGOs and shops.
Madulika Choudary, one of the committee members said, “Around 5,000 cloth bags were distributed to the residents.Whoever carries these bags will get a discount in shops. The discount will be 5 per cent of the total costs.”
An idea of rewarding the shops and schools in the area who keep their premises of 500 m clean was also implemented. She added that on June 20, the winners will be awarded an amount around Rs 2,5000.
Focus meetings will also be conducted with school principals in Manikonda to make sure they keep their premises clean. She added they are also planning to deal with solid waste management.
