05-06-2025
Seminar on combatingplastic waste
Lucknow: A seminar on 'combating plastic waste' was organised by the regional centre for urban and environmental studies (RCUES) on
World Environment Day
on Thursday.
The event brought together officials from various Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for a series of sessions focused on addressing challenge of plastic pollution.
The keynote address was by Alka Singh, joint director, RCUES, Lucknow.
Rachana Kumar, principal scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Lucknow, highlighted innovative scientific approaches to managing plastic waste.
Radhika Mishra, chief innovation officer and co-founder of Sparkliv, stressed on the transformative role of behavioural change and community engagement in reducing plastic dependence. Himanshu Chandra, assistant director, RCUES, showcased best practices implemented by ULBs.
