This activity is organised by Sweden Alumni Network India and is open to all.
Day 1: Segregate Plastic Items 31-10-22
Did you know? When compared to incinerating plastic waste, recycling plastic saves up to 2x as much energy.
Segregating plastic items is first step towards proper management of plastic waste. Separate bins should be
installed in the household for plastic items. Recycling of plastic waste can also help is reducing production of
new plastic. #plasticfreeweek #gogreen #sustainabilitygoals
Day 2: Plastic Free Food Storage 01-11-22
Did you know? The decomposition of 1 plastic container takes 50 – 80 years.
Use reusable storage boxes or tiffin boxes to store food. Single use plastics are extremely harmful to the planet. Invest in good quality food grade safe reusable food storage boxes. #plasticfreeweek #gogreen
#sustainabilitygoals
Day 3: Choose Plastic-Free Day-Care Products 02-11-22
Did you know? The process of recycling and reusing plastic waste creates over 6x as many jobs as incineration and landfills. Switch to natural day-care products like wooden combs, bamboo toothbrushes, etc. Use reef-safe sunscreen, without micro plastics. Look for plastic-free face wash, day cream, make up, deodorants, etc. #plasticfreeweek
#gogreen #sustainabilitygoals
Day 4: Plogging 03-11-22
Did you know? The average time that a plastic bag is used is 12 minutes.
Collect plastic waste while jogging. Plogging together with others helps in a creating a feeling of community
also. Collecting and recycling plastic waste is also a positive step towards plastic reducing waste.
#plasticfreeweek #gogreen #sustainabilitygoals
Day 5: Upcycling & Recycling Plastic 04-11-22
Did you know? It consumes 66% of less energy to produce new plastic from materials instead of raw materials. Upcycling or recycling plastic items for gifts or projects and increase the value of the product instead of it reaching landfill. The reused or up cycled products also increase the life of the plastic. #plasticfreeweek #gogreen
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