Mangaluru: The rapid increase in the use of plastics has become the biggest threat to our planet and to human survival. Hence, the international theme for Earth Day 2018, observed globally on April 22, was declared as “End Plastic Pollution.”
APD Foundation joined hands with Antony Waste Handling Cell Pvt. Ltd. to observe 48th World Earth Day by cleaning up the beaches. Panambur beach was cleaned on April 21 and Kasaba Bengre on April 23. APD volunteers, Pourakarmikas and Antony Waste Handling Cell officials participated in the programme to raise awareness and beautify the beaches.
This year’s Earth Day is dedicated to providing information and influencing human attitude towards use of plastic. From poisoning and injuring marine life to disrupting human hormones, from littering our beaches and landscapes to clogging our waste streams and landfills-the plastic pollution has unavoidable and irreversible consequences. It reminds us of Jacques Cousteau’s words, “Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends have become global garbage cans.”
“Further action is necessary to keep our coastal city and the earth itself beautiful and safe for future generations. We are committed to continue the war against harmful impact of plastic through awareness and activism”, said Santosh Nair, Head of Operations, Antony Waste Handling Cell Pvt. Ltd.
