HYDERABAD: Environmentally conscious citizens came together to support the ban on plastic by taking out an awareness walk called ‘Swecha - freedom from polythene’ around KBR park on Sunday morning. The event was an initiative by 365 Events in collaboration with Allipuram Foundation and BRIO Factors. The walk brought together more than 200 people, mostly friends and family of the organisers. Said Jahnvi Reddy, owner of 365 Events, whose initiative it was, “The point of this awareness was to tell people to not to depend on the government to do something that can be done by ourselves. Plastic ban should start from home.”The walk brought out the mayor, Greater Municipal Corporation and vice chairperson of All India Council of Mayors, Banda Karthika Chandra Reddy, president of the Loksatta Party and MLA from Kukatpally constituency, Dr. Jayaprakash Narayana, actors Kamal Kamaraju and Nishanthi Evani among others in support of the ban. Prior to the walk, the assembeled enthusiasts discussed measures to combat polythene. Said Reddy, “The most common solution agreed upon was to refuse plastic bags. Shops would automatically shift to alternatives like paper or cloth bags.” Perhaps one of the youngest member at the walk was this 10 year old school child who suggested that besides avoiding using plastic bags, we should all plant a tree. The mayor also stressed on the importance of educating the public on the hazards of using plastic bags. The event which promoted through word of mouth and the social website, Facebook, plans on a sequel soon.
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