Refuse what you do not need. Reduce what you do use.Reuse what you can. Recycle what you cannot.
Shariqamaryam Kubravi
World Environment Day 2025 is not just an Event but serves as a call to action for all of us to take responsibility for our planet and work together towards a future free of plastic pollution
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is the United Nations’ flagship day for environmental action. This year Republic of Korea will host the global observance, focusing on the urgent issue of plastic pollution.
World Environment Day 2025 Theme””Ending Plastic Pollution”
Why Plastic Pollution Matters
The world produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic each year, with two-thirds of it being short-lived products that soon become waste. Much of this waste ends up in our oceans, harming marine life and entering the human food chain. Addressing plastic pollution is crucial for achieving several Sustainable Development Goals, including those related to climate action, sustainable production and consumption, and the protection of seas and oceans.
Jeju Island: A Model for Sustainability
The celebrations will take place on Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site known for its commitment to environmental sustainability. Jeju has introduced innovative policies to combat plastic pollution, such as the disposable cup deposit system, and has set a goal to become free of plastic pollution by 2040.
Global Commitment to Action
In addition to the World Environment Day events, the Republic of Korea will host the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution later in the year. This session aims to develop a legally binding international instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
How You Can Participate
Individuals and communities worldwide can contribute by reducing plastic use, participating in local clean-up events, supporting policies that promote sustainable alternatives, and spreading awareness about the importance of ending plastic pollution.
AT SCHOOL LEVELS various events, rallies, pledges workshops, seminars, plantation drives can be organised to highlight some core issues regarding World Environment day, and to inculcate Environmental ethics among students in particular and in masses in general.in this regards ECOCLUB BOYS HIGHER SEC. SCHOOL, SOURA had already made an effort to make campus a sustainable campus by winning Green Campus Award 2024 ,from(Climate Reality India &S.A)not only this from time to time the campus is taking high note to check on both biodegradable And non-biodegradable waste should be kept in separate colour coded bins and should be dispose of in a proper way. Not only this they have already started to dispose of biodegradable waste by transforming in to rich compost.
Not only this the campus keeps check on zero water wastage also the campus uses solar panels to fulfill their energy requirements (an eco-friendly energy) to achieve sustainable development Goals.
“ Every steps count our small steps can leads us to Sustainable future “Reduce Reuse &Refuse The 3R mantra for happy and safe Environment. . ….
