28-07-2025
Students donate cloth bags to street vendors
M
ysuru: NPS International Myuru donated cloth bags to street vendors and created awareness against the use of plastic covers as part of the 'Beat Plastic Pollution' initiative.
The awareness campaign by NPS International School is to promote environmental responsibility and community engagement.
Students of the school Science Club donated cloth bags to street vendors. This initiative was aimed at reducing the reliance on single-use plastic bags and supporting vendors in adopting eco-friendly practices. The campaign, spearheaded by the Mysore City Corporation - 'Beat Plastic Pollution', involved students collecting, painting, and donating reusable cloth bags to vendors across the city.
Over the past month, students organised collection drives, encouraging families to contribute spare cloth bags.
"Our students have shown remarkable enthusiasm and commitment to this cause," said school principal Akhila Dinesh. "By engaging in this initiative, they not only learn about environmental conservation but also understand the importance of supporting our local community," she said. The donated bags were distributed to street vendors in bustling areas such as 80 Feet Road, Vijayanagar 4th Stage. They distributed nearly 200 bags to the vendors and commuters, requesting them to reduce the usage of plastic bags and switch to cloth bags.
