PLASTIC CLEANING DRIVES

Objective

To create model plastic-free campuses and lakes by actively removing plastic waste and promoting responsible waste management practices among students and the community.

Explanation

Regular plastic cleaning drives are conducted in schools, colleges, public places, and lakes to build collective responsibility towards cleanliness and environmental protection.

Volunteers collect discarded plastic waste, segregate it at source, and channel it for recycling or eco-brick making, ensuring that plastic does not enter soil or water bodies.

Benefits

• Improves public health and environmental aesthetics
• Reduces water pollution and protects aquatic life
• Encourages teamwork, leadership, and civic responsibility
• Creates awareness about plastic segregation and recycling
• Helps transform campuses and lakes into plastic-free model zones

Implementation

• Organize “Clean Campus – Green Campus” drives in schools and colleges
• Conduct “Clean Lakes – Pure Water” campaigns regularly
• Carry out cleaning activities on a monthly basis
• Segregate collected waste into recyclable and non-recyclable plastic
• Send usable plastic for recycling or eco-brick preparation
• Partner with Rotary Clubs, NSS, NCC units, and local volunteers for wider impact

Outcome

These drives help instill environmental discipline, reduce plastic accumulation in sensitive ecosystems, and inspire long-term behavior change towards a plastic-free lifestyle.