On the occasion of World Environment Day, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that the day is being celebrated worldwide under the theme "End Plastic Pollution." He emphasised the need for collective action to protect the environment from plastic pollution and appealed to the public to minimise plastic use and adopt a clean environment.
The CM said that the Sindh government has launched a plastic cleanup campaign across the province and is ensuring strict enforcement of plastic laws.
The Sindh government is promoting the use of eco-friendly cloth and paper bags. A complete ban on plastic shopping bags will be imposed from June 15.
3,000 cloth bags
Like the rest of the world, World Environment Day was celebrated across Sindh with fervour and renewed commitment to ecological preservation.
DG Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) Waqar Hussain Phulpoto started the day by planting a sapling, symbolising the province's dedication to sustainable and environment-friendly initiatives.
Speaking to the media, he announced that 3,000 cloth bags have been distributed at major shopping malls to encourage the public to shift away from harmful plastic shopping bags.
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