Save The Planet

A youngster's effort to reduce plastic waste in his neighbourhood; results overwhelming

I read this article on eastandard a couple of days ago. Interesting! How the efforts of the citizens of a plastic-infested neighbourhood turned it into a cleaner and greener area. What it really took was the initiative of one man.

Kayole Environment Management Association was started in 1999 to curb dumping. They picked up plastic waste on the streets and recycled them to many useful articles of daily use. KEMA today employs about 400 people to promote awareness of recycling and clean environment.

Its amazing how one guy makes such an impact! What we probably need is one such guy in every street of all the cities around the world.

On second thoughts, maybe thats just expecting too much too soon. However, maybe we can all make a small difference in our own small way. Like this company which offers alternatives to plastic bags. At least they help reduce plastic waste, dont they? You can find us at www.kopeinitiatives.com/bags

Most of us know what to do, but we rarely 'do' it. Maybe its time we learned a lesson from the residents of Kayole.