Every year, on June 5, World Environment Day is observed. This year, the United Nations’ theme for the day was “Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care.” Several organisations in the city conducted various events to emphasise the importance of the environment.
The SBIOA Educational Trust conducted an awareness rally with students from S.B.O.A. School and Junior College, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Madambakkam, Sivanthi Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Ramapuram, St. Raphel’s Girls Hr. Sec. School, Santhome, Sree Shanthi Anand Vidyalaya, Thirumudivakkam, Billroth College of Nursing, Maduravoyal and staff of Standard Chartered Bank.
Seesha (Samiti for Education Environment Social and Health Action) also conducted an awareness rally on Marina Beach. At the Sevalaya Charitable Trust, the students planted saplings in and around the school, and also had a rally in Kasuva village.
Free saplings were given to residents in a programme organised by K K Nagar Exnora Innovators Club and 11th Sector Civic Exnora. Over 100 people participated in an awareness walk conducted by People Awareness Association from Chromepet to Pallavaram Peria Eri. To encourage people to stop using plastic, the NGO Pasumai Thayagam conducted an awareness programme.
Encouraging homeowners to maintain green spaces, segregate garbage and reduce carbon footprint, real estate developer Casa Grande Pvt Ltd launched “Casa Grande Green Drive”. Ola cabs has launched a campaign for people to plant saplings through their app using the coupon code ‘GOGREEN’ and recharge for Rs. 100 per sapling.
At the Vivanta by Taj – Connemara, regular customers who choose to stay at one of their five environmentally friendly ‘Earth Rooms’ will get an additional 15 per cent Taj Inner Circle points.
Paperman has launched the Chennai Recycle League, where people can support various NGOs by recycling their paper, glass, plastic, metal and electronic waste. Visitwww .chennairecycleleague.com.
