Use eco-friendly bags

The move of the government and other organisations to promote environment friendly bags is really commendable, but the news reports suggest that the supply of such environment friendly bags is still a distant dream. The authorities concerned should increase the supply of such bags. Governments should provide a subsidy to firms which have started producing environment friendly bags. Many nations have already curtailed the growing menace of plastic by increasing tax on plastic goods. In India too, the government should implement taxes on plastic goods. The people should realise their responsibility and while going out for shopping, they should use bags which are made of jute and other fabric which is biodegradable. By promoting the use of such  bags, we can save environment. In simple words, we need to stop using the plastic material.

Jaspreet Singh, Journalism student, Patiala

Stop using plastic carry bags

Plastic has become a bane for the City Beautiful. It has been damaging the beauty of Chandigarh. It is high time to ponder over this issue and take major steps. First of all, it is the duty of  citizens to take initiatives. We all need to change our mindset and our daily lifestyle. I feel we should use more of cotton and jute bags, to recycle more and more of plastic. There is a great need to curb the usage of poly bags. Children should be taught to avoid plastic bags. Before the government, it is our responsibility to save our environment.

Khushman

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