Municipal Corporation dedicated to eradicate the scourge of plastic
MCC’s single use plastic free ‘Apni Mandi’ campaign gains momentum*
Chandigarh, July 5:- To promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the local market places, MCC has launched “Plastic Mukt Apni Mandi” campaign from Apni mandi, in sector 15 here today. Sh. Saurabh Joshi, area councilor and Master Arryan Madhu Chitkara, brand ambassador, Swachh Bharat Mission, Chandigarh accompanied by Sh. Gurinder Singh Sodhi, Joint Commissioner, MCC formally launched the campaign in the apni mandi.
Following the directions of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC permanent compostable bag stalls have been set up at the Apni Mandi entry point at sector 15. The brand ambassador and others created awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic items and to promote sustainable practices at the Apni Mandi.
To encourage the use of compostable bags and make them easily accessible to vendors and citizens alike, the MCC has also made available the compostable carry bags at reasonable rates by setting up stalls at Apni Mandis on a permanent basis. The aim is to encourage the use of compostable bags and make them easily accessible to vendors and citizens alike.
The area councilor, brand ambassador and other officials alongwith vendors and citizens also pledged for avoiding single use plastic items specially plastic bags while coming to purchase vegetables and fruits at Apni Mandis and market areas.
Earlier, the MCC has launched the SUP free Apni Mandi campaign at apni mandi, sector 45. Compostable bags have also been distributed and made vendors and citizens aware of the harmful effects of single-use plastic (SUP).
While sharing about the campaign, the Commissioner said that the MCC is committed to keeping the city single-use plastic-free, and the SUP free Apni Mandi campaign is a step in the right direction. She urged everyone to support this initiative and make a positive impact on the environment. The campaign is crucial towards creating a cleaner and greener environment for the city, and the MCC hopes to inspire other cities to adopt similar initiatives, she said.
The campaign has gained momentum in the city, with more vendors and citizens adopting sustainable practices and alternatives to SUP. MCC aims to make a significant impact on the environment and promote a greener future for the city.
Municipal Corporation has decided to make compostable bags available at each apni mandi and also intensify challaning so that the use of SUP is eliminated
