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LAHORE: The College of Earth and Environmental Sciences (CEES), University of Punjab, in collaboration with d2W-Pakistan have launched a massive awareness campaign ‘say no to plastic pollution’ here on Monday as a plastic pollution and subsequent environmental damage is a major threat to Pakistan.

Plastic can persist in the environment for several hundred years leading to serious environmental hazards and health problems in humans as well as in animals. The objective is to create awareness in community against plastic pollution and eco-friendly solutions.

The launching ceremony was attended by Punjab Environment protection Minister Begum Zakia Shah Nawaz, students, researchers and representatives of corporate oxo-biodegradable users who have taken the step to make environment clean and green by using d2w oxo-biodegradable technology.

The d2w oxo-biodegradable additive is added to conventional plastics during manufacturing and converts non-degradable plastics into eco-friendly biodegradable plastics. d2w, a leading brand of oxo-biodegradable plastic technology recognized in more than 98 countries, has led efforts to create awareness among public and private sectors about health and environmental issues posed by conventional plastics.

Addressing the seminar, the speakers said the campaign was aimed at creating awareness about the plastic pollution among the students and community and addressing the problems and solutions of the issue. They said plastic pollution and subsequent environmental damages were major challenges to Pakistan. They said that plastic could persist in the environment for several hundred years. Later, an awareness walk was organized in which participants were carrying anti-plastic pollution slogans.