LAHORE (PEN) : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has advocated for the observance of every day as Zero Waste Day, emphasizing the responsible use of essential items and the significance of waste management.
In a message shared on Zero Waste Day, the CM underscored the importance of transitioning to environment-friendly alternatives instead of one-time use plastics.
She pledged to implement a comprehensive waste management plan in major cities and to introduce an effective and sustainable cleanliness project for villages, marking the first of its kind.
The CM reaffirmed her commitment to achieving pristine cleanliness in every city, village, and street across Punjab.
Highlighting the multitude of environmental challenges faced by the planet, the CM emphasized the necessity for an industrial economy that embraces effective and responsible resource usage, thereby minimizing waste.
This year’s theme for the International Day of Zero Waste is “Let’s all work together to build a world where waste is minimized, resources are valued, and our planet thrives!”
