Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the province’s steady progress toward eliminating plastic, highlighting that eco-friendly cloth and paper bags are increasingly replacing plastic bags. In her message on International Plastic Bag Free Day, she noted that while plastic bags offer brief convenience, they inflict lasting damage by persisting in the environment for centuries.
She highlighted, “Humans are damaging their land, rivers, air, crops and health with plastic pollution. Plastic bags can cause loss of soil fertility, clog drainage systems and exterminate aquatic life. The usage of plastic can cause cancer and other fatal diseases as well.”
She outlined, “A culture of implementing environmental laws is being strictly enforced in the markets and factories to eliminate the trend of usage of plastic bags across Punjab. An awareness campaign regarding making Punjab Plastic Free is underway in schools, colleges and communities. Recycling-friendly alternatives are being introduced in Punjab.”
