BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 20th June 2025: Raising serious concerns over environmental degradation caused by rising plastic pollution, the Women’s College NSS Unit in collaboration with Tripura State Pollution Control Board yesterday called upon the people of Tripura to pledge against the use of single-use plastic carry bags and opt for eco-friendly alternatives such as jute or paper bags.
In an appeal addressed to the citizens, the unit highlighted the alarming environmental and health impacts of plastic waste, particularly single-use plastics that do not decompose and contribute heavily to soil infertility and marine life destruction.
“Due to rapid population growth and irresponsible human behavior, the environment is being increasingly polluted. The use of single-use plastic packets is especially troubling. These materials do not degrade naturally and are destroying the fertility of our soil, affecting agricultural productivity and posing a serious threat to our goal of food self-sufficiency,” the College’s NSS Programme Officer Rama Bhattacharya informed.
The unit also emphasized the dangers plastic poses to wildlife, noting that “thousands of seabirds and marine mammals die annually due to plastic ingestion, leading to the gradual breakdown of ecological balance.”
Highlighting human health hazards, the NSS Unit warned that “toxic smoke from burning plastic packets causes skin diseases and birth defects, especially among pregnant women exposed to the emissions.”
To combat this growing menace, the Women’s College NSS Unit urged the public to consciously shift to sustainable alternatives and reduce their dependency on plastic products. “Let us take an oath together—to avoid plastic carry bags entirely and promote the use of eco-friendly bags. Through this awareness initiative, we aim to build a conscious, responsible citizenry.”
The initiative is part of a broader campaign to protect the environment and support the rural economy by encouraging the use of jute products, ultimately aiming to preserve the earth for future generations.
“Only by making these changes can we ensure a habitable, thriving planet for the children of tomorrow,” the message concluded.
