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Apeejay School, Faridabad, promotes sustainable living
Students champion recycling and sustainable practices through an eco-awareness drive during World Interact Week
Emphasising the importance of environmental conservation and responsible waste management, the Interact Club of Apeejay School, Sector 15, Faridabad, organised a plastic recycling awareness drive as part of the World Interact Week celebrations. Titled Give Plastic a Second Life: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, the initiative aimed to sensitise students towards the growing problem of plastic pollution and encourage them to adopt eco-friendly habits in their everyday lives.
The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who actively contributed by bringing used plastic materials from their homes. These included polythene bags, plastic packets, wrappers, tiffins, and bottles. Through this collective effort, students were encouraged to understand that plastic waste, when segregated and recycled appropriately, can be transformed into useful products instead of adding to environmental pollution.
The activity also provided students with an opportunity to learn about the importance of recycling as a key component of sustainable waste management. They were sensitised to the harmful effects of indiscriminate plastic disposal and the long-term consequences of plastic pollution on the environment.
The initiative highlighted how simple, conscious choices, such as reducing the use of single-use plastics, reusing everyday materials, and ensuring proper waste segregation, can contribute significantly towards protecting the planet.
Students were also encouraged to explore sustainable alternatives to plastic and become responsible contributors to environmental conservation. The drive reinforced the idea that safeguarding the environment is a shared responsibility and that meaningful change begins with small actions at the individual level.
The initiative proved to be an informative and impactful learning experience, fostering environmental awareness and a sense of civic responsibility among students. It also reflected the true spirit of the Interact motto, Create Lasting Impact, by inspiring young learners to take meaningful steps towards a cleaner, healthier, and greener future.
Through such initiatives, the school continues to encourage students to become environmentally conscious citizens who understand the value of sustainability and actively contribute to positive change in society.
